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Social security coverage expands, budget 2026 allocation hits Tk 1.16tn

Dhaka, June 3 -- The interim government has announced plans to increase both the coverage and benefit amounts under ongoing social safety net programmes, as well as introduce new initiatives. Finance... Read More


Social security coverage expands, budget 2026 allocation hits Tk 1.16tr

Dhaka, June 3 -- The interim government has announced plans to increase both the coverage and benefit amounts under ongoing social safety net programmes, as well as introduce new initiatives. Finance... Read More


'Apel Mahmud proves he is a freedom fighter for the second time'

Dhaka, June 3 -- The songs broadcast by Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra during the Liberation War of 1971 inspired freedom fighters on the warfront as well as people yearning for independence across the c... Read More


Bangladesh slashes duties on fuel, gas imports

Dhaka, June 3 -- Import duties have been withdrawn on a range of fuels including diesel and natural gas, while concessions have been granted on the import of CNG, NPG, and LNG. Notably, the import du... Read More


Budget 2026: EC gets Tk 29.56bn war chest to conduct polls

Dhaka, June 2 -- The proposed national budget for 2025-26 fiscal year has set aside Tk 29.56 billion for the Election Commission (EC) as Bangladesh gears up for the 13th parliamentary polls. Finance ... Read More


Cigarettes to get costlier as budget raises taxes, duties

Dhaka, June 2 -- Prices of cigarettes are expected to go up once again after the government announced a hike in the advance tax on sales and an increase in the supplementary duty on imported cigarette... Read More


Eid journeys: No rush on Paturia-Daulatdia route, crossings comfortable

Dhaka, June 2 -- Before the Padma Bridge opened, the Daulatdia-Paturia river route was the main way people travelled to the southwest of the country. Every Eid, holidaymakers and drivers would suffer ... Read More


Sinha murder: HC upholds death sentences for 2, life in prison for 6

Dhaka, June 2 -- The High Court has upheld the death sentences of two police officials and life in prison for six others over the sensational murder of retired army major Sinha Md Rashed Khan, who was... Read More


DUCSU election panel formed with three teachers

Dhaka, June 2 -- Responding to the long-standing demands of students, the administration has formed an election commission for the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) elections. Three tea... Read More


Budget 2026: Health allocation falls short of expectations

Dhaka, June 2 -- The proposed budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year offers little in the way of bolstering the health sector. Not only has the allocation barely increased, but the recommendations of the... Read More