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PM Tarique Rahman to move into Jamuna residence, where to stay other cabinet members

TDS Desk: Prime minister Tarique Rahman is set to take up residence at the state guest house Jamuna, chosen for its location on Hare Road in Dhaka, which offers both

BBS cuts FY25 GDP growth to 3.49%, marking third consecutive year of decline

TDS Desk: Bangladesh’s economic growth slowed for the third consecutive year, reaching 3.49% in the previous fiscal year (FY25), the lowest rate recorded since the post-Covid recovery period. The Bangladesh

LPG imports surge 44%, yet retail consumers see no relief

TDS Desk: Liquefied petroleum gas imports increased significantly this month compared with January, offering some relief to a market hit by weeks of supply disruptions. Yet, consumers are still paying

Police weigh return to old uniforms amid controversy

TDS Desk: The police force is preparing to revert to its previous uniform following widespread dissatisfaction among officers and constables over the newly introduced attire, amid allegations of procurement irregularities

Govt to renegotiate Hasina-era power deals, cites fiscal stress

TDS Desk: Bangladesh government is taking initiative to renegotiate all power deals signed during the tenure of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, as policymakers believe many of those agreements compromised

PM awards Ekushey Padak to nine individuals, one music band

TDS Desk: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman awarded the country’s second-highest civilian honour, the Ekushey Padak, to nine distinguished individuals and one music band in recognition of their outstanding contributions in