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DSE pledges support to new BSEC leadership for capital market reforms

Bangladesh, June 8 -- The Board of Directors of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) on Sunday pledged full cooperation with the newly-appointed leadership of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commissi... Read More


Democratic Rights Committee organises a joint mass protest on Manik Mia Avenue in the capital on Sunday demanding the cancellation of the anti-national US trade deal.

Bangladesh, June 8 -- Democratic Rights Committee organises a joint mass protest on Manik Mia Avenue in the capital on Sunday demanding the cancellation of the anti-national US trade deal. Published ... Read More


Parliamentary panel wants stocks for 90 days

Bangladesh, June 8 -- A special parliamentary committee has recommended expanding Bangladesh's strategic fuel reserves to maintain a minimum three-month storage capacity and diversify import sources a... Read More


TIB notes progress, raises governance concerns

Bangladesh, June 8 -- Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Sunday described the first 100 days of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led government as a mixed period, citing a number of ... Read More


CPD urges tax reform for clean energy

Bangladesh, June 8 -- Bangladesh's tax and fiscal policies continue to provide greater advantages to fossil fuel-based energy than to renewable technologies, creating challenges for the country's tran... Read More


Inflation accelerates on food costs

Bangladesh, June 8 -- Bangladesh's inflation rate increased in May, driven by higher prices across both food and non-food categories, adding to the cost-of-living pressures facing households. Data re... Read More


Subsidy growth falls behind needs

Bangladesh, June 8 -- The government's proposed allocation for subsidies, incentives and cash assistance in FY2026-27 is set to decline as a share of the economy despite growing concerns over rising i... Read More


40-hour debate planned for FY27 budget

Bangladesh, June 8 -- The 13th National Parliament has allocated a total of 40 hours for discussions on the proposed national budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year during its budget session, which began ... Read More


Push-in at gunpoint

Bangladesh, June 8 -- A leading West Bengal-based human rights organisation has accused India's Border Security Force (BSF) of forcibly pushing so-called Bangladeshis, including women and children, to... Read More


Universities warn against expanded UGC control and policies that disadvantages English-medium and international faculty

Bangladesh, June 7 -- A government initiative to review Bangladesh's private university laws has triggered a broader debate over the future of higher education governance, with private university lead... Read More