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The proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2025–26 sets the revenue collection target at Tk 5.64 lakh crore, which is equivalent to 9 per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed presented the budget of Tk 7.90 lakh crore, proposing ...
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Amid fears of landslides triggered by heavy rainfall, the local administration has opened 124 shelters in Khagrachhari district to facilitate the relocation of hill area residents and ensure their safety.So far, 55 people have taken refuge in the shelters, according to officials.The district adminis...
National,Business,Politics
The proposed national budget has fallen short of meeting the expectations of the business community in fostering a conducive environment for business growth and investment, said Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) President Taskeen Ahmed in his initial reaction on Monday. “We ...
National,Business,Bank & Insurance,Politics,Budget
The interim government has decided to significantly increase its reliance on domestic sources, particularly bank loans, to finance the budget deficit for the upcoming FY2025- 26.The proposed national budget slashes borrowing targets from foreign sources and savings certificates, instead aiming to co...
National,Politics,Budget
BNP senior leader Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Monday said the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2025–26 would not be very easy to implement as its size is disproportionately large -- much like the traditional budgets of the previous regime—and lacks link with revenue collection.&ld...
National,Business,Health
Though excessive salt consumption, particularly from processed packaged foods (PPFs), is contributing to an alarming rise in hypertension and cardiovascular diseases across Bangladesh, no stronger enforcement of food labeling laws, public awareness campaigns and the introduction of front-of-package ...
National,Health,Country
The Embassy of Japan in Dhaka on Monday said the Medical Waste Management Centre in Kushtia district will contribute to improve the health and safety of people involved in waste collection and the living and sanitary environment of the residents.First Secretary Karasawa Shinju and Second Secretary M...
National,Business,Politics,Budget
As the clock ticks towards budget time, all eyes are on the interim government led by Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, which is poised to unveil the national budget for the fiscal year 2025–26 today (Monday).Dr Salehuddin Ahmed, the Adviser for Finance in the interim government, will u...
National,Business
Bangladesh received a record $27.5 billion in inward remittances during the first 11 months of the 2024–25 fiscal year, marking the highest amount ever recorded for the period.The flow of remittance saw a significant surge in May, as expatriates sent US$2.97 billion in inward remittances, whic...
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The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Sunday launched an enforcement operation at the head office of mobile financial service provider Nagad in Dhaka, following allegations of irregularities in recruitment and embezzlement of Tk 150 crore.During the operation, the ACC team found preliminary eviden...
Highlighting Bangladesh's great potential, South Korean Ambassador to Bangladesh Park Young-sik on Sunday said the post-LDC graduation phase in Bangladesh will require considerable efforts from both the government and the private sector to overcome a lot of challenges which the country will face...
National,Politics
BNP Standing Committee Member Dr Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Sunday called upon the interim government to arrange the national election by December to ensure its graceful exit. “We recently met the Chief Adviser and explained why December is the most suitable time for elections. The lo...
Mahmud Hasan Khan, the panel leader of ‘Forum’ and Managing Director of Rising Fashions, has won 31 out of 35 director posts in the BGMEA election for the 2025–27 tenure.In the Dhaka region, Mahmud Hasan Khan secured the highest number of votes, receiving 1,149. This marks the Foru...
National,City,Entertainment,Education & Culture,Art & Glamour,Art & Life Desk
In celebration of the revolutionary and awakening spirit of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, Nazrul Rock Concert titled 'Mora Jhonjhar Moto Uddam' enthralled music lovers at Manik Mia Avenue in the capital.Audiences attended the event defying heavy rainfall and inclement weather on Sat...
The Appellate Division on Sunday directed the Election Commission (EC) to restore Jamaat-e-Islami’s registration, overturning a previous High Court (HC) verdict that had declared the party’s registration illegal.A four-member bench of the Appellate Division, headed by Chief Justice Dr Sy...
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Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao arrived in Dhaka on Saturday to discuss trade and investment opportunities with Bangladesh and elevate the ‘Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership’ between the two countries to a new height.Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin will host a dinner...
Healthcare services at the National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital have remained suspended for the past four days, following a clash between hospital staff and injured participants of the July movement, leaving patients and their families in dire straits.On Saturday (May 31), the hospital g...
The risk of flood has increased in various regions of the country due to rising water levels in several rivers following heavy rainfall.According to the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC), the Surma, Kushiyara, Manu, Dhalai, Jadukata, and Someshwari rivers are swelling due to moderate...
The interim government is set to unveil a Tk 790,000 crore national budget for the 2025–26 fiscal year on June 2, a defining moment for Bangladesh as it navigates mounting economic pressures and charts a course for stability and growth.This will be the first budget to be presented by the newly...
Inclement weather persisted across the coastal district of Bhola on Friday, as a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal brought strong winds, tidal surges and widespread rainfall.The adverse conditions caused significant damage to homes, infrastructure and livestock in several remote upazilas.Cl...
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