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New Budget: Tk 125cr fund proposed for women entrepreneurs

Dhaka, June 2 -- The government has proposed a Tk 125 crore fund for women entrepreneurs in the national budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, aiming to boost women's participation in the economy. Whil... Read More


Govt moves to cut prices of cancer, other medicines

, June 2 -- Treatment of cancer and other complex diseases will be more affordable in the country as the government proposed expanding duty and tax exemptions on the import of raw materials used in th... Read More


National budget: Excise duty exemption on bank deposits raised to Tk3.0 lakh

, June 2 -- In a move aimed at providing relief to the public and boosting bank deposits, the government has proposed raising the excise duty exemption limit on bank deposits to Tk 3.0 lakh in the bud... Read More


Budget emphasises boosting safe food production and enhancing storage capacity

Dhaka, June 2 -- Food security is a major concern in this densely populated country, so the government increased budget allocation for agricultural imputes and subsidies to encourage production for 20... Read More


Health sector to receive Tk 41,908cr in FY2025-26 budget

, June 2 -- The government will allocate Tk 41,908 crore for the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in the upcoming fiscal year 2025-26, marking a modest increase aimed at strengthening the country... Read More


Hamza Chowdhury arrives Dhaka to play first match on home soil

, June 2 -- Bangladesh origin English Premier League playing Footballer Hamza Dewan Chowdhury arrived in Dhaka from London Monday morning by a Bangladesh Biman flight to play for Bangladesh national t... Read More


Tax-free income thresholds remain untouched for FY26

Dhaka, June 2 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed in his budget speech proposed no change in tax-free income thresholds for the upcoming fiscal year, but suggested changes in caps for the assessmen... Read More


Govt now focused on laying strong foundation of economy: Finance Adviser

, June 2 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Monday said the interim government is now focusing more on strengthening the foundation of economy instead of accelerating the pace of growth. "This... Read More


DB arrests Chandpur AL President Nasir Uddin, six others in overnight raids in Dhaka

, June 2 -- Detectives of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have arrested Chandpur District Awami League (AL) unit President and former mayor of Chandpur Municipality, Nasir Uddin Ahmed, along with six ... Read More


RMG workers block road demanding payment of Eid bonus, wages

, June 2 -- Aricha highway remained suspended for two hours on Monday as the workers of a garment factory blocked the highway at Hemayetpur in Savar on the outskirts of the capital demanding payment o... Read More