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3 get death sentence for killing siblings in Sirajganj

Staff Reporter: A court in Sirajganj sentenced three persons to death for killing two brothers in Chowhali of Sirajganj district centering a dispute over construction of a drain to irrigate

Will promote inward investments, help shape economic reform agenda: Lutfey Siddiqi

TDS Desk: Chief Adviser’s Special Envoy for International Affairs Lutfey Siddiqi said he will work to promote inward investments and help shape economic reform agenda. Beyond economic diplomacy with the

Major reshuffle in ACC posts

TDS Desk: A major reshuffle of posts was ordered Monday at the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) with the transfer of 10 directors and 42 deputy-directors. The reshuffle applies to ACC headquarters

Axe to fall on unneeded dev projects

TDS Desk: With prioritizing the completion of the fast-track projects, the government moves to reconsider or cancel several ongoing development projects deemed unnecessary. Of the eight fast-track projects undertaken by

Private external debt rises $275m in June quarter

TDS Desk: Despite various factors, including exchange rate risk, making businesses less inclined to take out medium- and long-term dollar loans, an increase in short-term loans has led to an

Tk1.09 lakh cr deposited to S Alam Group, family accounts in 6 banks, NBR finds

TDS Desk: The revenue authorities have found that Tk1.09 lakh crore were deposited in accounts across six banks held by various business entities and family members of Md Saiful Alam,