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Subsidy-heavy spending slows farm progress: WB

Bangladesh, June 16 -- A gradual shift towards more effective public spending in agriculture could help Bangladesh build a more productive and resilient agrifood system, safeguard farmers' livelihoods... Read More


Independent media commission to be established

Bangladesh, June 16 -- Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan has said, "We have not been able to build the media of Bangladesh as a strong institution. For that, the previous gover... Read More


Fiscal framework under strain: Debapriya

Bangladesh, June 16 -- Economist Debapriya Bhattacharya has questioned the government's macroeconomic assumptions underlying the proposed FY2026-27 budget, arguing that several projections appear deta... Read More


Tk56,117cr supplementary budget passed

Bangladesh, June 16 -- Parliament on Monday passed a supplementary budget of Tk 56,117 crore for the fiscal year 2025-26 to accommodate revised expenditure requirements across various ministries and d... Read More


ACC moves to bring back Benazir

Bangladesh, June 16 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has confirmed that the process to bring Benazir Ahmed back has begun. ACC Deputy Director (Public Relations) Aktarul Islam said at a briefin... Read More


Benazir syndicate yet to face justice

Bangladesh, June 16 -- Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed, one of the most powerful figures in law enforcement during the ousted Awami League government, was arrested in Dubai on 1... Read More


ADB loan lifts BD foreign currency reserves to $35.63b

Bangladesh, June 15 -- Bangladesh's gross foreign exchange reserves stood at US$35.63 billion, according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank (BB). The increase was supported by the receipt of a $... Read More


Udichi to hold 'Barsha Utsab-1433' in Dhaka today

Bangladesh, June 15 -- Bangladesh Udichi Shilpigoshthi has organise its annual festival, "Barsha Utsab-1433", in Dhaka today to welcome the rainy season. The programme will begin at 6:30am at Panthak... Read More


BB dissolves Islami Bank board, including chairman

Bangladesh, June 15 -- The Bangladesh Bank has dissolved the Board of Directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, including its chairman and all directors, citing powers vested in the central bank under ... Read More


Real estate provision rekindles black money debate

Bangladesh, June 15 -- A controversial provision in the proposed national budget for fiscal year 2026-27 has reignited debate over the legalisation of undisclosed income, with economists warning that ... Read More