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Govt steps in to prevent Ramadan shortages as import of some commodities decline

Bangladesh Bank data also reflects a decrease in imports, with LC openings down by around 7% in the first quarter (July-September) compared to last year, and LC settlements decreasing by 2.5%.

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ICB secures state guarantee for Tk3,000cr loan to back capital market

ICB secures state guarantee for Tk3,000cr loan to back capital market

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Islami Bank appoints 4 audit firms to investigate irregularities post S Alam Group takeover

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File photo of Election Commission building in Agargaon. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS

BNP submits 5 names to search committee for EC formation

5h | Politics

Former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina (L), and UD president-elect Donald Trump (R). Photo: Collected

Sheikh Hasina congratulates Trump

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Donald Trump takes the stage to address supporters at his rally, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. Photo: REUTERS

'Not going to start wars, will stop wars': Trump says in address to supporters

16h | World+Biz

BNP to launch movement in March-April if polls roadmap not declared within 2-3 months

BNP to launch movement in March-April if polls roadmap not declared within 2-3 months

7h | Politics

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Govt scraps onion import duties to ease prices

8h | NBR

9 police officers sent on retirement

9 police officers sent on retirement

6h | Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s batting woes continue as Afghanistan clinch a big win

Bangladesh’s batting woes continue as Afghanistan clinch a big win

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Padma Oil declares record 140% cash dividend for FY24

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Stocks

ICB secures state guarantee for Tk3,000cr loan to back capital market

ICB secures state guarantee for Tk3,000cr loan to back capital market

Padma Oil Depot. File Photo

Padma Oil declares record 140% cash dividend for FY24

Dhaka Stock Exchange. File Photo: Collected

Stocks slip after two-day rally

Photo: Courtesy

DSE arranges capital market awareness programme for DU students

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IPL 2025: Two days mega auction to be held in Jeddah

IPL 2025: Two days mega auction to be held in Jeddah

Carew shines for years on robust liquor sales

Carew shines for years on robust liquor sales

World leaders congratulate Trump

World leaders congratulate Trump

Panorama

Graphics: TBS

How Trump owned Harris

Wheels

The Axia’s straightforward exterior combines a flat nose with LED headlamps and position lights. PHOTOS: MD Abu Saeed Miad

Perodua Axia: Modest, budget-friendly and functional

Mode

Photo: Amlaki

Back to basics: A guide to natural and budget-friendly skincare

Earth

Destroying biodiversity hotspots, the Bangladeshi way

Destroying biodiversity hotspots, the Bangladeshi way

Pursuit

Illustration: TBS

Does corporate language still reign in workplaces?

In Focus

Maryann lights a candle for her 'Boro Dadi,' who passed away on this day a few years ago. For her, this act of remembrance keeps her grandmother's spirit close, honouring a bond. Photo: Sadiqe Al Ashfaqe

All Souls' Day: Quiet reflection and heartfelt remembrance at Tejgaon Church

World+Biz

A view of the closing session at the United Nations COP16 nature summit in Cali, Colombia, November 1, 2024. Photo: Camilo Rodriguez/Reuters

UN summit approves fund to share benefits of nature's sequenced genetic data

Habitat

In Jolshiri Abashon Project, wetlands have been filled with sand or clay up to a depth of 20 to 30 meters before the land could be sold as plots. So the piles have to go as deep as 60-70 feet into the ground. Photo: Collected

Why you should consult a geotechnical engineer before building your house

The water reservoir between the crop fields and habitats works as a community edge buffer and natural barrier to facilitate elephant movement and reduce encounters with human settlements.

Synanthropic corridor: Using architecture to improve human-elephant interactions

Food

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Dumplings of Doom challenge at Verte: Are you up for the heat?

Tech

The world's first wooden satellite. Photo: BSS/AFP

World's first wooden satellite launched into space

Magazine

Eid travel during heatwaves: Essential tips for a safe journey

Eid travel during heatwaves: Essential tips for a safe journey

Brands

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Elevating milestones: The power of ‘announcement gifts’ in creating memories

Offbeat

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Universe would die before monkey with keyboard writes Shakespeare, study finds

Explorer

The Spiti Valley in Manali is famous for its view and vast mountains. Photos: Courtesy

Covering the ‘Himachal Circuit’ on a budget

Biggest individual donors in the US election 2024

Biggest individual donors in the US election 2024

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Govt steps in to prevent Ramadan shortages as import of some commodities decline

Japan negotiating EPA with Bangladesh: Envoy

'Don't panic, no need to withdraw more money than necessary': Cenbank

In with the new. Photo: Kobi Wolf/Bloomberg

Trump's Euro allies are defenseless against MAGA

Trump's populism is unleashed after resounding White House comeback

Trump becomes first Republican to win popular vote in 20 years

ICB secures state guarantee for Tk3,000cr loan to back capital market

ICB secures state guarantee for Tk3,000cr loan to back capital market

Padma Oil declares record 140% cash dividend for FY24

Stocks slip after two-day rally

In with the new. Photo: Kobi Wolf/Bloomberg

Trump's Euro allies are defenseless against MAGA

How the world is prepping for a Trump or Harris victory

Traders prepare for a long, volatile election night

Illustration: TBS

To break or mend hearts? Speed Dating 101

Echoes of Existence: When sarcasm conveys the message

Michael Jackson's biopic pushed back to 2025

‘Afghanistan always have mysterious spinners in their squad’ : Shanto reflects on Ghazanfar's spellbinding performance

‘Afghanistan always have mysterious spinners in their squad’ : Shanto reflects on Ghazanfar's spellbinding performance

Bangladesh’s batting woes continue as Afghanistan clinch a big win

13 Bangladeshi cricketers set for IPL auction in Saudi Arabia

Ctg traders struggle with unsold rawhides and low offers

Ctg traders struggle with unsold rawhides and low offers

Apparel facing up to 40% fewer orders as production cost rises

Akhaura port sees surge in exports in FY24

Long Read

April 2024: A Déjà vu, a worsening governance

April 2024: A Déjà vu, a worsening governance

Generally, in summer, we need 250-260 million litres of water per day. But this year, it is over 280 million litres. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

The future of Dhaka's water

The slum area is gradually extending towards the Gulshan Lake side by land reclamation and filling the waterbody with waste. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

The tale of Korail, a city inside a city

Dhaka Club – the colonial-era club has a strict dress code. Photos: Courtesy

The day some Dhaka Club members went to court to wear panjabi-pajama

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