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Reform dialogue resumes with focus on president’s authority

Staff Correspondent: The National Consensus Commission (NCC) on Wednesday started its 22nd session of second-round dialogues with political parties to reach decisions on several important reform issues, including the president’s

SIMs exceeding 10 per NID to be deactivated: BTRC

TDS Desk: The government has made a new regulation that allows a maximum of 10 registered SIM cards under one National Identity Card. Users who currently have more than 10

No security concern over August 5: Home Adviser

Staff Correspondent: There is no security concern centering August 5, said Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Wednesday. Jahangir Alam came up with the assurance

Teesta water nears danger level at Dalia point; 44 sluice gates opened

Staff Correspondent: Heavy rainfall and water from upstream have caused the Teesta River’s water level to rise, nearing the danger mark at the Dalia point in Dimla, Nilphamari, and prompting

Boeing aircraft procurement: Experts suggest govt to stay cautious

TDS Desk: As Bangladesh has planned to purchase 25 Boeing aircraft as part of a strategic move to persuade US to lower tariffs on the country, aviation experts have urged

Prof Yunus calls for strategic revival of leather industry

UNB: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the prolonged neglect of Bangladesh’s leather industry, describing it as a ‘lost economic prospect’ and urging swift, and