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Election by June 2026

Dhaka, May 29 -- Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has announced that Bangladesh's forthcoming national election will take place between December this year and June next year. The announcement was made dur... Read More


Prepare now, election must be held by December

Dhaka, May 29 -- BNP's Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has called upon the party's youth wings to begin preparations for a national election by December, accusing the interim government of intentionall... Read More


Tk 1.15tr subsidy allocation set for FY26 budget

Dhaka, May 29 -- Despite a projected reduction in the overall budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, the government is expected to maintain a significant allocation for subsidies, with Tk 1,15,741 crore ... Read More


First-ever BD mango consignment sent to China

Dhaka, May 29 -- Bangladesh marked a significant milestone in its agricultural trade and bilateral diplomacy by exporting its first commercial consignment of mangoes to China. A total of three tonnes... Read More


One more RMG factory gets LEED certification

Dhaka, May 29 -- One more RMG factory in the country got LEED certification, which is a testament to the country's unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability in the Ready-Made Garment (RMG)... Read More


Community Bank holds its 6th AGM

Dhaka, May 29 -- The 6th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Community Bank Bangladesh PLC. was held at the Police Headquarters in Dhaka on Wednesday. The meeting was chaired by BaharulAlam BPM, Inspector... Read More


Alarming UN blind spot on humanitarian aid in Gaza

Dhaka, May 29 -- The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached alarming proportions, exacerbated by the recent actions of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). While the GHF claims to have be... Read More


UK pledges support for inclusive BD

Dhaka, May 29 -- British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke on Wednesday met with leaders of the National Citizen Party (NCP), Nahid Islam and Tasnim Jara, and reiterated the United Kingdom's... Read More


120 more dengue cases in 24hrs

Dhaka, May 29 -- One hundred and twenty more new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours till Wednesday morning, bringing the total number of cases to 4,240 this year. Of the newly reported cases,... Read More


BAEC holds rally to implement 11-point plan

Dhaka, May 29 -- As part of the ongoing movement to restore the autonomy of the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) and to implement its 11-point demand, scientists, officials, and employees he... Read More