EC seeks nearly Tk 29bn for local polls, matching parliament vote budget

Dhaka, June 9 -- The Election Commission (EC) has sought nearly Tk 29 billion in funding to conduct local government elections. The allocation request has been submitted ahead of the 2026-27 budget a... Read More

Garment workers block Mirpur road over factory closure

Dhaka, June 9 -- Workers have blocked a road in Kochukhet of Dhaka's Mirpur to protest the closure of a garment factory, resulting in traffic grinding to a halt in the area for over an hour. They too... Read More

BGB delegation in Delhi for border talks with BSF

Dhaka, June 9 -- The director general of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has reached Delhi to attend the first round of the biannual Director General-level talks with India's Border Security Force (... Read More

Hanuman langur, 12 turtles recovered in Cox's Bazar wildlife trafficking bust

Dhaka, June 9 -- Forest officials have rescued a Hanuman langur and 12 tortoises from a wildlife trafficker in Cox's Bazar, suspecting the animals were captured for smuggling abroad. The raid on Mond... Read More

Research.com places IUB highest among Bangladesh's private universities

Dhaka, June 9 -- Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) has ranked as the top private university in Bangladesh in the Research.com Best Universities in Bangladesh 2025/2026 Ranking. The university ... Read More

Advisor Titumir says employment, production, social protection anchor economic reset plan

Dhaka, June 9 -- Bangladesh is entering a new fiscal year burdened by inflation that refuses to ease, persistent joblessness, weakening investment, energy insecurity and shrinking fiscal space -- a co... Read More

Man hacked to death in Jashore after protesting niece's 'harassment'

Dhaka, June 9 -- A mason has been beaten and hacked to death in Jashore's Manirampur after protesting the alleged harassment of his niece, police say. The attack occurred around 9:30pm on Monday outs... Read More

Who's who in the BCB panel led by Tamim Iqbal

Dhaka, June 9 -- A day after the board of directors assumed office, newly appointed chairman of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Tamim Iqbal has announced the names of the chiefs of different depart... Read More

Economic crisis can't be overcome without 'political will,' says Masrur Reaz

Dhaka, June 9 -- Overcoming Bangladesh's current macroeconomic challenges relies largely on the political will of those in power, economist Masrur Reaz says. According to him, progress will only be p... Read More

Japan confirms $312mn loan for Bangladesh's energy sector

Dhaka, June 9 -- Tokyo has officially confirmed it will provide Dhaka with $312 million to increase economic resilience and ensure a stable energy supply. The Economic Relations Division (ERD) signed... Read More

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