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Budget is realistic and frugal: Planning Adviser

, June 3 -- Planning Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud on Tuesday termed the budget placed by the interim government "realistic and frugal'. "I will tell this budget realistic and frugal aiming to ensuring a... Read More


Prabhas' horror-comedy 'The Raja Saab' set for Dec 5 release

Dhaka, June 3 -- Prabhas' "The Raja Saab" has locked its theatrical release for December 5, with the teaser set to drop on June 16. According to Variety, this marks the Indian superstar's first horro... Read More


Sovereignty Protection Council demands immediate end to 'push-ins'

, June 3 -- The Sovereignty Protection Council on Tuesday demanded an immediate end to illegal 'push-ins' by India's Border Security Force (BSF) and the repatriation of Indian nationals who have enter... Read More


Exports hit a record high, surpassing previous fiscal year in just 11 months

, June 3 -- Bangladesh has achieved a remarkable milestone in its exporting goods, recording US$44.94 billion during the first 11 months (July-May) of the current fiscal year. This figure already sur... Read More


Prof Yunus seeks global backing to tackle Rohingya aid crisis

Dhaka, June 3 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday called for stronger global support to help Bangladesh cope with funding cuts and continue assisting the vulnerable Rohingya community... Read More


All instruments positive, inflation likely to fall ahead of schedule: Governor

, June 3 -- Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur on Tuesday said inflation is expected to come down to a reasonable level earlier than the target set in the FY2025-26 budget, thanks to a stabili... Read More


Govt to build 100 small cold storages to store vegetables: Agri Adviser

Dhaka, June 3 -- Home Affairs and Agriculture Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Tuesday said the government will construct 100 small cold storage facilities across the country to store seasonal veget... Read More


Bangladesh to send fresh letter to India over ongoing push-ins: Foreign Adviser

Dhaka, June 3 -- Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Tuesday said Bangladesh will send a fresh 'substantive' letter to India reminding them of set mechanisms to deal with the push-ins, noting... Read More


No scope for revolutionary budget overnight: Finance Adviser

Dhaka, June 3 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said it is not feasible to suddenly shift from the traditional macroeconomic framework and formulate a revolutionary budget overnight. ... Read More


No specific threats detected ahead of Eid-ul-Azha: RAB

, June 3 -- The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on Tuesday said no specific information on possible subversive activities ahead of upcoming Eid-ul-Azha has been found so far, based on intelligence gather... Read More