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March 7, 2025, 9:17 am

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Mirza Fakhrul returns home from hospital 2 killed in Jhenaidah road accidents RNPP likely to supply power from 2026 Inflation, reforms, stability key challenges: Experts UK keen to forge new climate partnerships with Bangladesh Election this year may be difficult for unrest, Nahid Eight eminent individuals to get Independence Award-2025 Tk10cr in illegal wealth: ACC files cases against Tipu Munshi, wife Irene Govt taking swift action against mob violence: Home Adviser View exchange meeting on OMS programme held in Sirajganj

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Food ministry seeks Tk4,150cr more for subsidies, rice import amid rising demand

TDS Desk: The Ministry of Food has requested an additional Tk4,150 crore in the revised budget for FY2024-25 to cover increased food subsidy and rice import allocations. This reflects a

NBFIs’ classified loans average 35%, with over 90% at 7 firms

TDS Desk: The total NPLs of 35 institutions amounted to Tk26,163 crore, with 19 institutions reporting NPLs exceeding 50%, according to Bangladesh Bank data Non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) are burdened

UK MP Rupa Huq calls for FTA with Bangladesh to boost bilateral trade

TDS Desk: She addressed global economic challenges, noting the impact of the Ukraine-Russia war on inflation and commodity prices in the UK “We need an FTA with Bangladesh in any

Pubali Bank, Delta Life jointly launch bancassurance service

TDS Desk: The event was graced by Monzurur Rahman, chairman of the Board of Directors, Pubali Bank PLC, as the chief guest with a commitment to enhancing customer convenience, Pubali

Students hang banner reading ‘University’ at Titumir College gate

TDS Desk: Students of Government Titumir College in Dhaka hung a banner reading “Titumir University” at the entrance gate of the college. The students took this step to demand the

Zainul Abedin Farroque: Delaying elections will cause harm

TDS Desk: BNP Chairperson’s Adviser Zainul Abedin Farroque urged the government to prioritize both reforms and the swift arrangement of elections and cautioned that delaying the elections could lead to