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Building at Purana Paltan catches fire

Dhaka, June 2 -- storey building in the capital's Purana Paltan area early Monday, but was brought under control quickly with the efforts of the fire service. The fire started at 6:55 am in an office... Read More


ICAB congratulates, urges reconsideration of the 'Cashless Company' tax

Dhaka, June 2 -- The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) congratulated the interim government on the announced budget of FY2025-26, praising its strategic and timely approach amid ... Read More


People first, not mega projects: Interim govt unveils first national budget

Dhaka, June 2 -- Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed on Monday unveiled the budget proposals of the interim government for the FY2025-26, focusing on taming the inflation and setting the economic growth ... Read More


DoE continues anti-pollution drive across the country

Dhaka, June 2 -- The Department of Environment (DoE) carried out coordinated mobile court drives in Dhaka city and various parts of the country to curb pollution. In Dhaka, mobile courts were conduct... Read More


3 college students killed in Magura road crash

Dhaka, June 2 -- Three college students were killed after a speeding bus hit them in front of Abalpur petrol pump on the Magura-Jhenaidah highway. The accident occurred around 5 pm on Saturday (June ... Read More


Mother found dead with her two sons in Dhamrai village home

Dhaka, June 2 -- A mother and her two minor sons were mysteriously found dead in their house in Dhamrai upazila of Dhaka on Monday afternoon. The deceased were identified as Nazma Aktar, 35, sons Md ... Read More


FICCI responds in detail to budget, flags concern over tax hikes

Dhaka, June 2 -- The Foreign Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has given a mixed reaction to the national budget for FY2025- 26. In a statement, FICCI highlighted the budget's commit... Read More


Budgetary allocation for education and technology remains almost unchanged

Dhaka, June 2 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Monday proposed to allocate Tk 110,657 crore for education and technology sector in the national budget for FY 2025-26, which is almost the same... Read More


Bangladesh 'strategic, important' trade partner: Indonesia

Dhaka, June 2 -- Indonesian Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir on Monday described Bangladesh as their 'strategic' and an 'important trade partner' in the South Asia region... Read More


Budget falls short of business expectations: DCCI

Dhaka, June 2 -- 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... Read More