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Health Facility-Based Registration System Crucial for Improving Public Health

Staff Reporter: World Health Day 2026 is being observed today, 07 April, under the theme, “Science in Healthcare, Protecting All Lives.” Effective health planning and implementation rely on precise data

6 state-owned banks: Loans of top 120 defaulters amount to over Tk 1000b, only Tk 4.69b recovered

TDS Desk: The six state-owned banks—Sonali, Agrani, Janata, Rupali, Basic, and BDBL—are unable to recover loans at the desired rate from their top 120 defaulters. Due to substantial non-performing loans

JS passes bill setting govt job entry age limit at 32-year

TDS Desk: The Jatiya Sangsad has passed legislation establishing a uniform maximum age limit of 32 years for direct recruitment across government, autonomous, and constitutional bodies. The Bill, titled Determination

Committee to continue reviewing proposed pay scale recommendations: Adviser Titumir

“The government will take necessary steps after the committee submits its review report,” he says. TDS Desk: A secretary-level committee will continue reviewing recommendations for the new proposed pay scale

Energy crisis: Are the govt measures enough to stabilize country’s economy

TDS Desk: The government has rolled out a series of austerity measures to manage the emerging energy crisis triggered by global tensions, but questions remain over whether these steps will

State Minister: Malls open till 7pm; fuel stock for 3 months planned

Urging everyone to use fuel responsibly, the adviser emphasized that ensuring uninterrupted fuel supply for farmers remains a top priority Staff Reporter: Shopping malls and markets will remain open until