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AL men to contest independently

Bangladesh, June 10 -- Awami League leaders and activists currently residing in the country will be eligible to contest upcoming local government elections as independent candidates, provided they mee... Read More


Startup fund raised to Tk400cr

Bangladesh, June 10 -- The government has proposed a Tk400 crore allocation in the FY2026-27 budget to support startups, promote women's entrepreneurship, strengthen women's empowerment and encourage ... Read More


Parliamentary panel wants stocks for 90 days

Bangladesh, June 8 -- A special parliamentary committee has recommended expanding Bangladesh's strategic fuel reserves to maintain a minimum three-month storage capacity and diversify import sources a... Read More


TIB notes progress, raises governance concerns

Bangladesh, June 8 -- Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Sunday described the first 100 days of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led government as a mixed period, citing a number of ... Read More


CPD urges tax reform for clean energy

Bangladesh, June 8 -- Bangladesh's tax and fiscal policies continue to provide greater advantages to fossil fuel-based energy than to renewable technologies, creating challenges for the country's tran... Read More


Inflation accelerates on food costs

Bangladesh, June 8 -- Bangladesh's inflation rate increased in May, driven by higher prices across both food and non-food categories, adding to the cost-of-living pressures facing households. Data re... Read More


Subsidy growth falls behind needs

Bangladesh, June 8 -- The government's proposed allocation for subsidies, incentives and cash assistance in FY2026-27 is set to decline as a share of the economy despite growing concerns over rising i... Read More


40-hour debate planned for FY27 budget

Bangladesh, June 8 -- The 13th National Parliament has allocated a total of 40 hours for discussions on the proposed national budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year during its budget session, which began ... Read More


Health experts urge food warning labels to curb NCDs

Bangladesh, June 7 -- Health experts and food safety advocates have called for the introduction of mandatory warning-based front-of-package labelling (FOPL) on packaged foods in Bangladesh, arguing th... Read More


NCP unveils Tk8.52 lakh crore shadow budget

Bangladesh, June 6 -- The National Citizen Party (NCP) on Friday unveiled its shadow budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, proposing a Tk 8.52 lakh crore spending plan centred on economic reforms, emplo... Read More