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A fragile treasury and swelling arrears leave many in the new govt uneasy

TDS Desk: The government borrowed BDT 333.4 billion as spending outpaced revenue. The state treasury has long been fragile. Unpaid power and energy bills and rising debt-servicing costs have compounded

President Shahabuddin convenes first session of 13th National Parliament

TDS Desk: President Mohammad Shahabuddin has convened the first session of the 13th National Parliament, set to begin on March 12, 2026, at 11:00 am. The information was disclosed in

PM attends office at Armed Forces Division for first time

UNB: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday attended his office at the Armed Forces Division in Dhaka Cantonment for the first time. The Prime Minister arrived at his office at

PM orders to expedite opening of HSIA’s Third Terminal

BSS: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today directed authorities concerned to expedite steps for opening the long-awaited Third Terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA), aiming to enhance passenger handling capacity

Saudi Arabia issues 1.4m visas for Bangladeshis, 750,000 for work

TDS Desk: Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Abdullah Zafer H. bin Abiyah on Sunday said that his country has issued 750,000 work visas and altogether 1.4 mn visas for Bangladeshi

From footpaths to brand outlets, Eid shopping buzz picks up

TDS Desk: As Muslims observe Ramadan, the country prepares for Eid-ul-Fitr, driving high demand for clothes, shoes, accessories, and household items. This year, the festive shopping season is unfolding under