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Hundreds gather at Shahbagh, Dhaka, protesting the killing of Inqilab Mancha's Spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi on 19 December 2025. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS

Bangladesh

Protests, roadblocks keep Dhaka's shoppers and diners away on Friday

A vegetable vendor is seen with attending to his products at a kitchen market in the capital. Photo: Jahir Rayhan

Bazaar

Vegetable prices rise 30-40% as heavy October rain disrupts early crops

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Bazaar

New potatoes reach Tk200 per kg, staples show little change

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RMG

RMG exports enter EU 'digital passport' era; factories must adopt by 2027

Garbage and sludge accumulate along the banks of Hatirjheel, once considered a symbol of urban beauty. The photo was taken from inside the Hotel Sonargaon area recently. Photos: Mehedi Hasan

Environment

Pollution, foul odour make Hatirjheel a turn-off for visitors, commuters