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15 police killing: Ex-Minister Latif Biswas to be quizzed at Jail gate

Staff Reporter A court in Sirajganj on Wednesday allowed quizzing to former Fisheries and Livestock Minister Abdul Latif Biswas at the Jail gate in a case filed over killing of

Tk1.77 lakh cr default loan cases settled with just 20pc recovery

TDS Desk: Bank officials say the key reasons for these loans being defaulted include indiscriminate loan disbursement in collusion with bank directors and related institutions, overvaluation of collateral, and the

Govt plans highest rice imports in 7 yrs

TDS Desk: The interim government is planning to import seven lakh tonnes of rice, the highest in about seven years, to build its staple food reserves. The government initially planned

Govt to sell Hilsha at Taka 600 per kg

TDS Desk: The government has taken initiative to sell Hilsha fish at lower prices under the “Selling Hilsha Fishes at Fair Price Programme“ aiming to make the national fishes available

Why Bangladesh’s RMG leans to imported yarn, fabrics despite local supply

TDS Desk: Industry insiders warn the growing reliance on imports could place local spinners at considerable risk. Recent data from the National Board of Revenue shows the scale of the

Islami Bank demonstrates resilience, gains customers’ trust

TDS Desk: Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC has showcased remarkable resilience, achieving a 5% growth in deposits year-on-year as of December 2024. Despite challenges in the banking sector, the bank has