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Illicit trade flourishes as smugglers exploit Sylhet’s remote border routes

TDS Desk: Despite sustained efforts by the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) to curb illegal activities, smuggling remains a persistent challenge along the Sylhet border. A diverse array of contraband, including

Govt to accept logical demands of students: Wahiduddin

TDS Desk: The interim government is ready to accept if students have any logical demands, but no unjustified demand will at all be entertained, Education Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud said

Planning adviser apprehends economic recession amid stagnant investment, development spending

TDS Desk: The adviser said the private sector is not showing any interest in investment and the interest rate has been increased a lot Planning Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud Monday

ECNEC approves 5 projects worth Tk 5,915.99 crore

TDS Desk: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) Monday approved a total of five projects involving an overall estimated cost of Taka 5,915.99 crore including one for

Bangladesh committed to sweeping labour reforms: Chief Adviser

TDS Desk: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus Monday said the interim government is committed to carrying out sweeping labour reforms in an effort to attract more foreign buyers to the

Govt urges students to remain calm, not to get involved in clashes

TDS Desk: The government has called upon students to remain calm and not to get involved in any clash. “If any instigation is found behind such clashes, strict action will