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Dragon Boat Festival: Beijing experiences robust tourism growth

BEIJING, June 2 -- According to the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, the Chinese capital welcomed 8.21 million tourists during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, representing a 5.4 perc... Read More


Nagorik Coalition call for election roadmap with buy-in from parties, Consensus Commission

Dhaka, June 2 -- Nagorik Coalition, a civil society platform, called for a clear timetable for reforms and election from the interim government without further delay. "We believe that Reform, Trial a... Read More


Building at Purana Paltan catches fire

Dhaka, June 2 -- storey building in the capital's Purana Paltan area early Monday, but was brought under control quickly with the efforts of the fire service. The fire started at 6:55 am in an office... Read More


ICAB congratulates, urges reconsideration of the 'Cashless Company' tax

Dhaka, June 2 -- The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) congratulated the interim government on the announced budget of FY2025-26, praising its strategic and timely approach amid ... Read More


People first, not mega projects: Interim govt unveils first national budget

Dhaka, June 2 -- Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed on Monday unveiled the budget proposals of the interim government for the FY2025-26, focusing on taming the inflation and setting the economic growth ... Read More


DoE continues anti-pollution drive across the country

Dhaka, June 2 -- The Department of Environment (DoE) carried out coordinated mobile court drives in Dhaka city and various parts of the country to curb pollution. In Dhaka, mobile courts were conduct... Read More


Uncovering hidden danger in Bangladesh's packaged foods

Dhaka, June 2 -- Though excessive salt consumption, particularly from processed packaged foods (PPFs), is contributing to an alarming rise in hypertension and cardiovascular diseases across Bangladesh... Read More


3 college students killed in Magura road crash

Dhaka, June 2 -- Three college students were killed after a speeding bus hit them in front of Abalpur petrol pump on the Magura-Jhenaidah highway. The accident occurred around 5 pm on Saturday (June ... Read More


Mother found dead with her two sons in Dhamrai village home

Dhaka, June 2 -- A mother and her two minor sons were mysteriously found dead in their house in Dhamrai upazila of Dhaka on Monday afternoon. The deceased were identified as Nazma Aktar, 35, sons Md ... Read More


FICCI responds in detail to budget, flags concern over tax hikes

Dhaka, June 2 -- The Foreign Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has given a mixed reaction to the national budget for FY2025- 26. In a statement, FICCI highlighted the budget's commit... Read More