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SMEs squeezed by rising costs, credit crunch, political chaos

Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) – the backbone of its industrial sector – are under mounting pressure as production slows, costs surge, and access to finance remains

44th martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed Ziaur Rahman observed in Sirajganj

Ashraful Islam Joy: Sirajganj District BNP has celebrated the 44th martyrdom anniversary of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) founder martyr President Ziaur Rahman through various arrangements. These programmes were held at

Banking sector grapples with unprecedented crisis

Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh’s banking sector is grappling with an unprecedented crisis. The list of struggling banks and financial institutions continues to grow, with many unable to return depositors’ money. A

Northern region lagging behind in industrialization

Gas crisis hits development Siam Ahmed: Despite its strong potential, the northern region is failing to attract new industrial investments due to a persistent gas crisis. On the contrary, many

‘Village Court’ playing vital role in maintaining peace and harmony in rural areas

Ashraful Islam Joy: Muhammad Nazrul Islam, Deputy Commissioner (DC) in Sirajganj said, “The village court programme has now turned into an important means for ensuring justice at the union level.

Sirajganj cattle markets buzzing with sellers and buyers

Siam Ahmed: Eid-ul-Azha, the second largest festival of the Muslims is knocking at the door. In anticipation of the occasion, cattle markets in Sirajganj district have started thriving. The market