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Retired JnU professor granted bail in attempted murder case

, June 2 -- A Dhaka court on Monday granted bail to Anowara Begum, a retired professor of Jagannath University (JnU) in an attempted murder case. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Md Minhazur Rahman pass... Read More


Defence Ministry allocated Tk 40,698 crore in 2025-26 budget, slightly down

Dhaka, June 2 -- The government has allocated for the Defence Ministry of Tk 40,698 crore in the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-26, about 3.1% lower than the last one.. Finance Adviser Salehudd... Read More


Salehuddin proposes full duty withdrawal on 175 products ahead of US trade talks

, June 2 -- Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed in the budget speech on Monday proposed complete withdrawal import duties on 110 products and lessening of import duties on 65 products ahead of trade talk... Read More


Land registration cost to come down in line with changes in budget

Dhaka, June 2 -- The government has proposed a cut in land registration costs in the 2025-26 fiscal year budget aiming to ease the financial burden on property buyers. Depending on the area, registra... Read More


Ivy denied bail in three cases

, June 2 -- A Narayanganj court on Monday rejected the bail petition of Selina Hayat, former mayor of Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC), in three separate cases related to incidents during the July U... Read More


Rohingyas: UN calls on donors to step forward with more support

Dhaka, June 2 -- The United Nations (UN) on Monday urgently called on donors to step forward and contribute generously to ensure that the vulnerable communities in Cox's Bazar - Rohingyas and host com... Read More


Real estate route remains open in budget for legalising black money

Dhaka, June 2 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Monday proposed to continue the opportunity to legalize undisclosed income - commonly referred to as black money - through investment in the rea... Read More


Govt unveils plan to rev up CMSMEs with focus on women

Dhaka, June 2 -- In a significant move to accelerate the growth of the cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises (CMSME) sector, the government has launched an ambitious three-year development plan... Read More


New Budget: Govt sets plan in motion for youth development

Dhaka, June 2 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said on Monday said the interim government is taking steps to build a skilled youth workforce and promote self-employment by tapping into their vas... Read More


253 lower court judges transferred; 12 judges get promotion

, June 2 -- In a reshuffle in judiciary, the government has transferred a total of 253 lower court judges. The Law Ministry issued a notification in this regard on Monday. Among them, 30 are Distric... Read More