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Govt to distribute free eco-friendly jute school bags from July

Dhaka, June 8 -- The government has announced a programme to distribute free eco-friendly school bags made of jute to primary school students across the country as part of its efforts to promote the u... Read More


7,784 garment workers lose jobs in five months amid weak global demand

Dhaka, June 8 -- Thousands, mostly garment workers, have lost their jobs amid a fall in production and work orders due to sluggish global demand and a loss of competitiveness. A total of 79 factories... Read More


CPD urges end to fossil fuel tax perks, seeks green incentives in FY27 budget

Dhaka, June 8 -- Bangladesh's fiscal and budgetary policies continue to favour fossil fuels over renewable energy, creating a structural barrier to the country's clean energy transition, the Centre fo... Read More


BNP revives Tk 49.64b scheme paused by interim govt

Dhaka, June 8 -- The Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) is set to spend Tk 49.64 billion on rehabilitating 5,180 kilometres of severely damaged, dilapidated, and non-motorable rural roads,... Read More


402 killed, 1,294 injured in 394 Eid-time road accidents: BJKS

Dhaka, June 8 -- At least 402 people were killed and 1,294 others injured in 394 road accidents across the country during Eid-ul-Azha trips this year, according to the Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity (... Read More


Measles deaths: Petition to file negligence case against Dr Yunus, four others

Dhaka, June 8 -- A petition has been submitted to file a case of "negligence" against former chief adviser to the interim government Dr Muhammad Yunus, former health adviser Nurjahan Begum, and three ... Read More


Steelmakers voice concern over power tariff hike, urge review of decision

Dhaka, June 8 -- Steel manufacturers have expressed deep concern over the government's decision to increase electricity tariffs, warning that the move will further raise production costs and add press... Read More


Bangladeshis picnic in Sheffield

Dhaka, June 8 -- Members of the Bangladeshi community in Sheffield on Sunday came together for a vibrant picnic, enjoying a day filled with traditional games, cultural activities, and delicious homema... Read More


Power tariff adjustment alone will not reduce subsidy burdens

Dhaka, June 8 -- Bangladesh government has increased 16.7 per cent electricity tariffs at the customer level effective from June 2026 billing cycle. As a result, the retail consumers of electricity wi... Read More


Bank Resolution Act provision for ownership return not 'maintainable'

Dhaka, June 8 -- The central bank has found the Section 18(a) of the Bank Resolution Act, which provides for ownership return of the merged troubled banks not 'maintainable' and has recommended its de... Read More