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Will disarming a ‘distressed’ police force shatter its capability?

TDS Desk: The interim government’s recent decision to withdraw lethal weapons from Bangladesh Police has raised serious concerns among rank-and-file officers, many of whom see this as a move that

Over 65 lakh rawhides likely to waste

Staff Correspondent: This year’s Eid-ul-Azha once again highlighted both the vast potential and ongoing inefficiencies of Bangladesh’s leather industry, with over 65 lakh rawhides reportedly going to waste. While a

Kitchen markets see limited activity so far

Staff Correspondent: The kitchen markets in the capital have yet to resume activities in full swing due to the extended Eid-ul-Azha holiday. Most of the shops were closed even on

Tarique Rahman to meet Prof Yunus in London on June 13

UNB: BNP acting Chairman Tarique Rahman is set to hold a formal meeting with Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus on June 13 (Friday) in London. “Our acting Chairman has been

Businesses feel cold winds

Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh’s business community is visibly unhappy with the proposed FY26 national budget, deeming it out of sync with current economic realities. At a time when investment has slumped

Millions gather in Mecca as Hajj 2025 officially begins

TDS Desk: Millions of pilgrims from across the globe have converged on Mecca, Saudi Arabia, to perform the sacred rites of Hajj, one of the five pillars of Islam. The