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Reovirus detected first time in Bangladesh

UNB, Dhaka For the first time in Bangladesh, the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) has detected the Reovirus in the bodies of five individuals. This discovery came

Large industries grapple with multifaceted crisis

TDS Desk: Major industrial sectors in the country, such as steel, cement, ceramics, and textiles, are dealing with severe challenges due to capital shortages, high dollar prices, and insufficient gas

Inflation still high, pressuring labourers, middle class

TDS Desk: Planning and Education Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud on Wednesday noted that while inflation has slightly decreased, it remains high, continuing to exert pressure on day labourers and the

Defaulted loans may exceed Tk6 lakh cr

TDS Desk: Bangladesh Bank spokesperson Husne Ara Shikha has said “Previously, data on defaulted loans was concealed. Now, we are making an effort to disclose all information publicly. Currently, it

Gas price hike likely to hit industrial growth

TDS Desk: The Petrobangla’s proposal to hike gas prices for new factory supply lines and for additional use by factories would crimp production line expansion, fears Professor Dr Mustafizur Rahman,

Higher VAT to add pressure on industries

TDS Desk: Under pressure from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the interim government’s decision to increase VAT on 65 items—including medicine, powdered milk, biscuits, juice, fruits, soap, and sweets—midway through