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Govt rules out fuel price hike amid global crisis

Public urged to avoid panic buying as supply concerns mount TDS Desk: The government has confirmed that fuel prices will not be increased despite rising global energy costs, with Prime

Most petrol pumps shut as owners warn of shortage, security concerns

The Bangladesh Petrol Pump Owners Association noted that along with the fuel shortage, security risks have intensified, including threats of tanker looting during transportation from depots. Highlights Owners say fuel

National foreign debt rises by $1.30b in last quarter of 2025

The central bank published the latest foreign debt report today, showing a rise in borrowing during the October-December quarter of 2025. TDS Desk: Bangladesh’s foreign debt increased by $1.30 billion

Nation set to celebrate Independence Day Thursday

Mohammed Shahabuddin and Tarique Rahman to lead tributes as country marks March 26 with gun salute, flag hoisting and cultural events UNB: The nation is set to celebrate this year’s

Zubaida Rahman joins global summit on children’s welfare in Washington

TDS Desk: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s wife Dr Zubaida Rahman has joined a global summit in Washington, DC, focusing on children’s welfare and development. The two-day “Fostering the Future Together:

Independence aimed at political, economic freedom: President

TDS Desk: President Mohammed Shahabuddin has said that the main objectives of independence were to ensure political and economic freedom, build a society free from exploitation, uphold the dignity of