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Chankharpul killings: Tribunal orders newspaper notices summoning suspects

Dhaka, June 3 -- The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has ordered the publication of a public notice in newspapers summoning four suspects, including former Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) commissi... Read More


Govt employees to get 10-15% 'special benefits' on basic pay

Dhaka, June 3 -- Government employees are set to receive a "special benefit" of up to 15 percent on their basic salary. In a notice issued on Tuesday, the finance ministry said employees in Grades 1-... Read More


ICT sets Jun 19 for contempt hearing against Hasina, Bulbul

Dhaka, June 3 -- The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has set Jun 19 for a full hearing on a contempt of court case against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and former Chhatra League leader Shak... Read More


Jamaat calls for general election by April, but wants local govt polls first

Dhaka, June 3 -- Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami wants the country to hold its next general election by April of next year. However, the party has also come out in favour of holding local government polls... Read More


Will 'conventional' FY26 budget hold up against looming economic strains? Analysts weigh in

Dhaka, June 3 -- After a year of political upheaval and uncertainty, the overarching hope was that the interim government would deliver a fiscal framework capable of riding out the prevailing economic... Read More


Govt eyes 50bn fund for public-private partnerships in FY26

Dhaka, June 3 -- In a push to stimulate investment, the proposed national budget for fiscal year 2025-26 has earmarked Tk 50.4 billion for Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). In his Tk 7.9 trillion b... Read More


Home advisor says photos of Eid bus passengers will be taken for security

Dhaka, June 3 -- Home Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said authorities will take photos of passengers ahead of their Eid-ul-Azha bus trips as part of efforts to bolster security. Speaking after a... Read More


Middle class dream dims as 'conventional' budget adds tax burden

Dhaka, June 3 -- After years of economic strain, many in Bangladesh had pinned their hopes on reforms to ease the burden. But the first-ever cost-cutting budget from Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed h... Read More


RAB says it is continuing intelligence activities, monitoring 'underworld'

Dhaka, June 3 -- The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has been continuing to monitor the criminal activities of the "underworld," says Wing Commander MZM Intekhab Chowdhury, director of RAB's legal and me... Read More


Deficit budget draws fire for 'questionable spending' on bureaucratic perks

Dhaka, June 3 -- Even as the interim government vows to rein in spending by cutting development funds, its proposed budget for FY2025-26 includes fresh allocations for civil servants under "special be... Read More