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How the success of combo offers reflects a shift in middle-class purchasing culture

TDS Desk Mukta, a resident of Agargaon, rarely buys beef for her family of two—herself and her husband—since their doctor advised them to limit red meat intake for health reasons.

Toll collection beyond deadline raises concerns

TDS Desk Despite recovering construction costs, tolls are still being collected from 26 bridges across the country, including the Meghna-Gumti, Shah Amanat (Karnaphuli), and Shambhuganj bridges. Although toll rates were

NBR Chairman vows tougher action against gold smuggling

UNB, Dhaka National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Abdur Rahman Khan has warned that tougher steps will be taken to address gold smuggling, streamline tax procedures and ensure fair pricing

Corruption tops list of challenges for businesses in Bangladesh: CPD

TDS Desk Corruption remains the most significant barrier to doing business in Bangladesh, according to a recent survey conducted by the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD). The survey, carried out

Listed textile giants show resilience amidst challenges

TDS Desk Despite challenges like political turmoil, economic uncertainty, and worker unrest, listed giant textile companies reported year-on-year revenue growth for the September quarter of the current fiscal year 2024-25.

Review trims MRT-5 project cost by nearly Tk7,000cr

TDS Desk The cost of the 17.20 km metro rail MRT-5 (Gabtoli-Dasherkandi) Southern Route project saw a sharp 15% reduction in cost following a recent review, indicating the potential of