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Preparation to maintain normal power supply during Ramadan is underway: Energy Advisor

Staff Reporter: Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Advisor Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan said that, “Preparations have been taken to maintain normal power supply across the country during the fasting and

Consumers struggle with soaring prices ahead of Ramadan

UNB: Despite large-scale imports, the prices of essential commodities in Bangladesh continue to fluctuate, causing serious concerns among consumers. Many people find a stark contrast between the government’s assurances and

Bangladesh’s youths also ready to take lead in building new world: CA

Staff Correspondent: Chief Adviser Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus on Thursday said Bangladesh’s young generation is confident and prepared to lead, not only in building a new Bangladesh but also in

Load shedding likely to increase in summer

Staff correspondent: The temperature has started rising at the end of winter, leading to an increasing demand for electricity, which is expected to rise further in March. However, generating electricity

22 former DCs and a joint secretary forced into retirement

Desk Report: The government has sent 22 former deputy commissioners (DCs) and a joint secretary into compulsory retirement for their role in 2014 and 2018 elections. These former DCs had

Job crisis deepens as private sector stalls

Staff Correspondent Bangladesh’s private sector, which employs 95% of the workforce compared to the government’s 5%, faces a deepening crisis as credit growth plunges to a four-year low of 7%.