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What do experts say about the budget?

Dhaka, June 11 -- A live discussion on the Budget 2026-27 is being held on bdnews24.com, bringing together leading voices from industry and economic policy circles. Bangladesh Chamber of Industries P... Read More


Second US strike on oil tanker in a week kills three Indian sailors off Oman

Dhaka, June 11 -- Three Indian sailors have been confirmed dead after an oil tanker was struck by the US military in the Gulf of Oman, reports BBC citing Indian authorities. The vessel, MT Settebello... Read More


Banks can relocate branches within region without Bangladesh Bank approval: finance minister

Dhaka, June 11 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has proposed scrapping the requirement for commercial banks to obtain Bangladesh Bank approval when relocating branches within the same ... Read More


Budget proposal 'kindles hope' for Bangladesh's 'long-neglected' education sector

Dhaka, June 11 -- FY2027 Education Budget Snapshot Funding boost: Education allocation rises to Tk 1.37tn, reaching 2% of GDP, the highest share in recent years. Long-term pledge: The government set... Read More


Family Cards, higher allowances, expanded disability support drive a 14% rise in social protection spending

Dhaka, June 11 -- Safety Net Surge Life-Cycle protection: The budget pivots towards a "life-cycle" welfare system, aiming to build long-term economic self-reliance Empowering women: The flagship Fam... Read More


Bangladesh set for return to tradition with 55th budget

Dhaka, June 11 -- In line with a tradition that began with Tajuddin Ahmad in 1972, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury is set to present the 55th budget for Bangladesh. The first budget in ... Read More


Government plans to borrow Tk 1.12tn from banks to meet budget deficit

Dhaka, June 11 -- The government plans to borrow Tk 1.12 trillion from the banking system in the new fiscal year, equivalent to 1.64 percent of total GDP. In the outgoing fiscal year, the original bu... Read More


DCCI president calls budget business-friendly, stresses effective implementation

Dhaka, June 11 -- The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has dubbed the proposed national budget for fiscal year 2026-27 as business-friendly, stressing that its success will depend on effe... Read More


Taskin, Mustafizur dismantle Australia as Bangladesh seal historic ODI series triumph

Dhaka, June 11 -- Bangladesh sealed a landmark moment in their ODI history, completing their first-ever series victory over Australia with a 5-wicket win in the second ODI in Dhaka. The foundation of... Read More


Bangladesh secure historic first ODI series triumph over Australia

Dhaka, June 11 -- Bangladesh etched another first into their history books, clinching a first-ever ODI series victory over Australia with a composed five-wicket win in the rain-affected second match i... Read More