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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


No immediate power price hike, assures Finance Adviser

Dhaka, June 2 -- Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed on Monday said the government has decided not to raise electricity prices for the time being to give people relief considering the prevailing high inf... Read More


Indonesia eyes stronger trade, investment ties with Bangladesh

, June 2 -- Indonesian Vice Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir on Monday called for enhanced trade, investment and cultural ties between Bangladesh and Southeast Asia's largest nation, sayi... Read More


Budget 2025-26: Govt allocates Tk 95,644 crore for education sector

Dhaka, June 2 -- Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed on Monday proposed an allocation of Tk 95,644 crore for the education sector in the national budget of Bangladesh for the fiscal year 2025-2026, up fr... Read More


Budget offers subsidised food for 1.22 crore families

Dhaka, June 2 -- friendly programmes are being continued in the new fiscal year to alleviate poverty and ensure food security for low-income people. Currently, OMS activities are being conducted thro... Read More


Prof Yunus opens dialogue with political parties

Dhaka, June 2 -- The fresh round of dialogue of the National Consensus Commission with the political parties began at the Foreign Service Academy on Monday. Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus inaugurated t... Read More