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Govt creates renewable energy fund of Tk 1 billion

Dhaka, June 6 -- The government has created a Tk 1.0 billion renewable energy fund for the first time in the proposed national budget FY 2024-25, which is a time-befitting step in the right direction ... Read More


Budget 2025: Bangladesh seeks domestic bank borrowing to cover 17pc of deficit

Dhaka, June 6 -- As Bangladesh stands on the verge of becoming a developing country amid multi-faceted economic pressure, Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali's budget proposes to raise more than ... Read More


FBCCI chief says proposed budget is realistic, implementable

Dhaka, June 6 -- Welcoming the proposed budget for FY 2024-25, FBCCI President Mahbubul Alam on Thursday said the budget is rational, realistic and implementable. The budget is only 4.2 per cent larg... Read More


Heatwave to persist for two more days, says Met office

Dhaka, June 6 -- The Met Office has reported that a mild heatwave is affecting the Khulna, Rajshahi, and Barishal divisions and six other districts will continue for two more days. The affected areas... Read More


Motorcycles over 250cc to get costlier

Dhaka, June 6 -- The prices of motorcycles with engines exceeding 250 cubic capacity are likely to rise as the government has proposed to hike the import duty for some parts of the vehicle. Finance M... Read More


Treatment in specialised hospitals to be costlier

Dhaka, June 6 -- Treatment in the country, certainly in specialised hospitals is expected to be costlier as the finance minister has proposed a higher customs duty on the import of medical equipment a... Read More


Full text of National Budget for FY 2024-25

Dhaka, June 6 -- Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali on Thursday placed Tk 7,97 trillion national budget for fiscal year 2024-25 in parliament. Go through the link below to read the full budget ... Read More


6.75pc GDP growth is achievable: DCCI

Dhaka, June 6 -- Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) said that a growth of 6.75 per cent GDP (gross domestic production) is achievable. "It is very much achievable but it also depends on do... Read More


Proposed budget is realistic, pro-people: Quader

Dhaka, June 6 -- Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Thursday said the proposed national budget for fiscal year (2024-2025) is realistic and pro-people. "At the time of the current ... Read More


EBL launches nationwide tree plantation programme in educational institutions

Dhaka, June 6 -- In observance of World Environment Day, Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has undertaken a weeklong tree plantation programme at the premises of various schools and other educational institution... Read More