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Parliament to convene on 12 March, Speaker and Deputy Speaker to be elected

TDS Desk: The first session of the 13th National Parliament will be held on 12 March. and the Speaker and Deputy Speaker will be elected during this session. In addition,

Truck kills auto-van driver in Sirajganj

Staff Reporter: A battery-run auto-van driver was killed after being run over by a truck in Sirajganj Sadar upazila. The accident occurred on Sunday morning at the Mulibari checkpost area

Fruit prices soar in Ramadan

TDS Desk: With the start of Ramadan, prices of fruits—both local and imported—have risen sharply in the capital’s markets, increasing the financial strain on consumers. In some cases, prices have

From footpaths to brand outlets, Eid shopping buzz picks up

TDS Desk: As Muslims observe Ramadan, the country prepares for Eid-ul-Fitr, driving high demand for clothes, shoes, accessories, and household items. This year, the festive shopping season is unfolding under

Uncertainty overshadows relief as Trump now raises tariff to 15%

TDS Desk: Bangladesh’s garment exporters welcomed short-term relief after the US Supreme Court scrapped reciprocal tariffs but uncertainty looms large as President Donald Trump increased the 10% fresh levy he

‘If extortion on roads is acceptable, where does it stop?’ TIB asks

Calls on PM to reject transport minister’s defence of road extortion and ensure accountability TDS Desk: Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Friday called upon the prime minister to fix