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Impact of “The Daily Sky” Report: LGED’s Rashid Mia ousted just after 5 days of reappointment

Special Correspondent: Finally the government has canceled the contractual appointment of Local Government Engineering Department’s (LGED) controversial Chief Engineer Abdur Rashid Mia just after five days of his reappointment. The

No monthly charge for prepaid meters

TDS Desk: The government has decided to abolish the monthly rental fee for prepaid electricity meters. Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku confirmed the development on

Govt rules out fuel price hike amid global crisis

Public urged to avoid panic buying as supply concerns mount TDS Desk: The government has confirmed that fuel prices will not be increased despite rising global energy costs, with Prime

Most petrol pumps shut as owners warn of shortage, security concerns

The Bangladesh Petrol Pump Owners Association noted that along with the fuel shortage, security risks have intensified, including threats of tanker looting during transportation from depots. Highlights Owners say fuel

How does the current oil crisis compare with 1973 embargo?

TDS Desk: The ongoing United States-Israel war on Iran has triggered what the International Energy Agency (IEA) describes as the largest oil disruption in history. The IEA itself was established

National foreign debt rises by $1.30b in last quarter of 2025

The central bank published the latest foreign debt report today, showing a rise in borrowing during the October-December quarter of 2025. TDS Desk: Bangladesh’s foreign debt increased by $1.30 billion