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Bangladesh, Turkey agree to form defence, political committees

TDS Desk: Bangladesh and Turkey have agreed to establish two ministerial-level joint committees, including one on defence cooperation, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral political and strategic relations. The

5 DIGs promoted to additional IGP rank

Home Ministry notifications announce promotions and pay-grade elevations for 7 senior police officials TDS Desk: The government has promoted five police officials to the rank of additional inspector general of

281 killed in road crashes during Eid travel: RSF

TDS Desk A total of 281 people were killed and 837 others injured in 292 road accidents across Bangladesh during the 13-day Eid-ul-Azha travel period from May 21 to June

TIB slams proposed ‘black money’ legalization provision, warns of institutionalizing corruption

‘Successive governments have legalized undisclosed income since independence in violation of the Constitution’ TIB Director Iftekharuzzaman says TDS Desk: Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has expressed “deep dismay and strong resentment”

Bangladesh seeks foreign investments in D-8 energy forum

Staff Reporter Power, energy and mineral resources minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmood has sought foreign investments in the energy sector to ensure energy security of the country. “Bangladesh requires substantial investments

Retail power tariff hiked by 16.68% per unit amid subsidy cuts

TDS Desk: In a major blow to inflation-burdened consumers, the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has raised the consumer-level retail electricity price by 16.68% (Tk1.52) per unit on a weighted