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Bangladesh repeals 'controversial' Bank Resolution Act clause amid looting concerns

Dhaka, June 29 -- The government will scrap the "controversial" Section 18(A) of the Bank Resolution Act following feedback from stakeholders, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said. ... Read More


HC issues ruling on why restricting maternity leave is not unconstitutional

Dhaka, June 29 -- The High Court has issued a rule questioning the legality of provisions that restrict maternity leave and benefits for working women. The court asked why the restrictions should not... Read More


Bangladesh raises tax-free income threshold to Tk 400,000 for next tax year

Dhaka, June 29 -- The government has raised the tax-free income threshold by Tk 25,000 to Tk 400,000 for the next tax year, departing from its original budget proposal to keep the exemption limit unch... Read More


Bangladesh Bank to unveil new monetary policy for July-December on Tuesday

Dhaka, June 29 -- Bangladesh Bank will unveil the monetary policy for the first half of the 2026-27 fiscal year on Tuesday. Governor Mostaqur Rahman will announce the policy at 3pm, the central bank ... Read More


Hajj return flights to end Wednesday as 73,000 Bangladeshis arrive home

Dhaka, June 29 -- The return flights for Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims are set to conclude on Wednesday, with over 73,000 pilgrims already back home. The Ministry of Religious Affairs said 55 Bangladeshi... Read More


Shah Cement hosts architecture seminar featuring AIA gold medalist Marlon Blackwell

Dhaka, June 29 -- Reinforcing its commitment to advancing architectural excellence and fostering meaningful industry dialogue, Shah Cement successfully hosted the seminar "Architecture: Connecting Glo... Read More


Former Awami League MP Momtaz stays in prison despite High Court bail

Dhaka, June 29 -- The High Court has granted bail to former Awami League MP and singer Momtaz Begum in three cases linked to the July Uprising. A High Court bench of Justice KM Zahid Sarwar and Justi... Read More


4 more children die as suspected measles cases cross 100,000

Dhaka, June 29 -- Bangladesh has registered four more child deaths linked to measles symptoms in a day, with 141 new cases confirmed in the same period. The total number of suspected measles cases si... Read More


Companies using banking channels for all transactions to get lower tax rates

Dhaka, June 29 -- The government has proposed cutting corporate tax rates by 2.5 percentage points for companies that conduct all their transactions through banking channels, responding to longstandin... Read More


Dipu Moni treated at Dhaka hospital after falling ill, returned to jail

Dhaka, June 29 -- Former minister Dipu Moni has been taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital after falling ill in prison before being returned to Munshiganj District Jail following treatment. Jannat ... Read More