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Tk 891.62b earmarked for subsidy, incentive in proposed budget

Dhaka, June 4 -- The interim government has allocated Tk 891.62 billion for payment of subsidies and incentive in the proposed budget for the fiscal year FY 2025-26. The proposed amount is Tk 199.53 ... Read More


'Theory of three zeros' incorporated in budget

Dhaka, June 4 -- The 'theory of three zeros' popularised by chief adviser and Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus has been incorporated in the proposed national budget for FY'26 unveiled on Monday... Read More


Control room to monitor raw hide preservation

Dhaka, June 4 -- The government has set up a control room to monitor preservation, transportation, buy and sale of rawhide of sacrificial animals during this Eid-ul-Azha, officials said. The official... Read More


Is it another losing bet?

Dhaka, June 4 -- Four years after its launch, Bangladesh's dedicated stock market board for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is floundering-raising questions about the effectiveness of its regulato... Read More


Why SMEs need urgent policy reform

Dhaka, June 4 -- Across South Asia and beyond, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are often celebrated as the engines of economic growth. In neighbouring countries, this recognition has translated in... Read More


Unique Hotel and Resorts CEO receives American Curry Award

Dhaka, June 4 -- Md Shakawath Hossain, CEO of Unique Hotel and Resorts PLC (the owning company of The Westin Dhaka, Sheraton Dhaka & HANSA - a premium residence), received the prestigious award "Best ... Read More


Govt warns of action over false reports

Dhaka, June 4 -- The government has warned it may take legal action against media outlets publishing false or misleading reports. While the government supports press freedom, it will not tolerate int... Read More


20pc of 2,457 factories yet to pay festival allowance

Dhaka, June 4 -- About 20 per cent of the total 2,457 textile and garment factories under the jurisdiction of the Industrial Police, except the Dhaka Metropolitan area, until Wednesday, a day before t... Read More


New curriculum to be introduced in the secondary level in 2027: Adviser

Dhaka, June 4 -- Education Adviser CR Abrar has said the government plans to introduce a new curriculum in the secondary education level in 2027. "Initially, the curriculum will be implemented for th... Read More


UN not involved in Rakhine humanitarian corridor: Gwyn Lewis

Dhaka, June 4 -- The United Nations is not involved in any initiative to establish a humanitarian corridor to Myanmar's Rakhine State through Bangladesh, UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh Gwyn Lew... Read More