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5.3-magnitude earthquake jolts the country

The epicenter was located in Ashashuni upazila of Satkhira district, where residents reported strong shaking TDS Desk: An earthquake was felt in Dhaka and other parts of the country today,

Steps demanded to protect Jamuna river banks in Sirajganj

UNB: Local residents on Thursday formed a human chain in Chauhali upazila of Sirajganj district demanding urgent steps to protect the banks of the Jamuna River from erosion. The hour-long

BDT 3 trillion in default loans concentrated among 5,775 borrowers

TDS Desk: Over the past one and a half decades, most of the loans siphoned off from banks through irregularities and corruption have now turned into non-performing loans. A significant

Book fair a cradle of culture, says PM

TDS Desk: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called for the Amar Ekushey Book Fair to transcend being a mere marketplace and instead become a “cradle of art and culture.” Speaking

PM Tarique Rahman to move into Jamuna residence, where to stay other cabinet members

TDS Desk: Prime minister Tarique Rahman is set to take up residence at the state guest house Jamuna, chosen for its location on Hare Road in Dhaka, which offers both

LPG imports surge 44%, yet retail consumers see no relief

TDS Desk: Liquefied petroleum gas imports increased significantly this month compared with January, offering some relief to a market hit by weeks of supply disruptions. Yet, consumers are still paying