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Myanmar quake death toll tops 1,000 as international aid starts to arrive

Reuters: Foreign rescue teams began flying into Myanmar on Saturday to aid the search for survivors from an earthquake that killed more than 1,000 people in the impoverished Southeast Asian

Gold prices reach record high in Bangladesh ahead of Eid

Staff Correspondent: Gold prices have surged in Bangladesh once again, hitting a record high ahead of Eid. The price of 22-carat gold has increased by Tk 1,773 per bhori (11.664

Edible oil prices to increase as duty waiver expires on Monday

Staff Correspondent: Traders have proposed an increase in the price of edible oil by Tk18 per litre for bottled oil and Tk13 per litre for bulk oil, as the duty

Why eating fruits on an empty stomach in the morning may not be ideal

TDS Desk: Fruits are often hailed as a vital part of any healthy diet, packed with essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and fibre. They are also a staple in weight-loss

Fire Service urges precautions amid earthquake threat after destructive Myanmar quake

UNB: In the wake of a powerful earthquake that has caused widespread devastation in Myanmar, the Fire Service and Civil Defence Directorate has issued a warning for potential tremors in

With no political influence, it’s high time to restore tax justice

Staff Correspondent: The Value Added Tax and Supplementary Duty Act was enacted in 2012, following recommendations from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to impose a uniform 15% rate on goods