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ACC lawsuit: 20 banks gave Tk 330m to Putul’s Shuchona Foundation

TDS Desk: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against Saima Wazed (Putul), daughter of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, on allegations of embezzling around Tk 330 million from

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