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Change in budgtory proposal in whitening black money may be considered: Finance Adviser

, June 3 -- Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday hinted at some possible changes in his budgetory proposal in whitening black money in 2025-26 fiscal year. "We are not saying that we have done... Read More


UNICEF halts key education programmes in Bangladesh amid aid fund crisis

Dhaka, June 3 -- The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesday said it has been compelled to halt some education programmes in Bangladesh due to the ongoing global aid funding crisis. At thi... Read More


Govt sincere about capital market development: BSEC Chairman

Dhaka, June 3 -- Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) Chairman Khondoker Rashed Maksud on Tuesday welcomed the proposed budget, saying it reflects the government's sincere and construc... Read More


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