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Bangladesh FY27 budget revenue targets face execution risks, says Fitch ratings

Dhaka, June 16 -- Bangladesh's FY27 budget, the first under the newly elected government, has set revenue targets that may prove difficult to achieve given the country's weak track record in tax mobil... Read More


Jubo Dal leader murder: 'Notorious criminal' Raihan identified as prime suspect

Dhaka, June 16 -- The family of Jubo Dal leader Masudul Haque Chowdhury has filed a murder case in Chattogram, naming "notorious criminal" Raihan as the prime suspect. Masudul's elder brother, former... Read More


Husband kills wife, 'hangs her body' over 'TikTok' addiction

Dhaka, June 16 -- A man has allegedly killed his wife and hung her body from a bamboo wall in Narail. The husband, who was detained by the police, claims that he was unable to stop his wife from post... Read More


Cape Verde World Cup debut shines spotlight on Bangladesh-made sportswear

Dhaka, June 16 -- Bangladesh's garment industry has found a place in the global spotlight following Cape Verde's historic debut at the FIFA World Cup, according to Prestige Global. Cape Verde made hi... Read More


NASSA Group workers block Tejgaon road over unpaid wages

Dhaka, June 16 -- Workers of NASSA Group have blocked a key road in Dhaka's Tejgaon industrial area, demanding payment of overdue wages. The action has brought traffic to a standstill in both directi... Read More


Contrasting fortunes in World Cup as Asia thrives and South America searches for win

Dhaka, June 16 -- Asia has made a stunning start to the expanded 48-team World Cup, remaining unbeaten after six teams have already taken the field, while South America has endured a rare and worrying... Read More


JU imposes penalties on 12 teachers over 'involvement in July campus attacks'

Dhaka, June 16 -- Jahangirnagar University has taken disciplinary action against 12 teachers and one official over allegations linked to violence during the 2024 Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, ... Read More


Second UAE crude shipment in two months sails for Chattogram

Dhaka, June 16 -- Another crude oil tanker is on its way to Chattogram from the United Arab Emirates, the Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) has said. It is the vessel's second trip to Bangladesh ... Read More


Court begins hearing closing arguments in Bakalia child 'rape' case

Dhaka, June 16 -- A Chattogram court has begun hearing the arguments in a case filed over the rape of a 3.5-year-old child near Chairman Ghata of Bakalia Thana. Arguments in the case began around 9:3... Read More


Tribunal clears way for Abu Sayed murder cases at Rangpur court

Dhaka, June 16 -- The International Crimes Tribunal-2 has withdrawn its stay on two Abu Sayed murder cases being heard at a Rangpur court, clearing the way for proceedings to resume. The directive ap... Read More