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132 killed in road accidents during Eid vacation

Staff Correspondent: As many as 132 people were killed across the country in eight days during the Eid-ul-Fitr vacation, with 24 casualties recorded on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr. The statistics

Govt plans Panchagarh EZ to drive RMG growth, economic expansion in North

Staff Correspondent: The government plans to establish the Panchagarh Economic Zone to foster the growth of textiles, readymade garments (RMG), and agro-processing industries, with the aim of attracting more foreign

RMG exports to US up 26.64pc in Jan-Feb

Staff Correspondent: Apparel exports to the United States, the single-largest market for made-in-Bangladesh clothing, sustained double-digit growth during the first two months of 2025. Bangladesh fetched $1.50 billion from the

Trump’s reciprocal tariff shake-up threatens Bangladesh exports

Staff Correspondent: The administration of US President Donald Trump has imposed a new 37 per cent reciprocal tariff on Bangladeshi products. Previously, the US had an average tariff of 15

Yunus, Modi discuss Hasina extradition, border, water issues in first-ever talks

TDS Desk: Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Friday (April 4) raised a number of issues, including deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s extradition, water sharing of common rivers and border

RMG leaders say Trump’s tariff devastating blow for Bangladesh’s $10b US market, competitors to gain

Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) industry will be seriously impacted by the new US tariffs, with industry leaders calling it a “bolt from the blue” that could disrupt trade