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FY 2025-26 Budget: Tk 824 crore proposed for cultural sector

Dhaka, June 3 -- The proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026 has allocated Tk 824 crore for the country's cultural sector, with Tk 487 crore earmarked for operational expenses and Tk 33... Read More


Trawler capsize: Most passengers rescued but 3 dead, child still missing

Noakhali, June 3 -- The body of a police member was recovered two days after he went missing in the Meghna River of Noakhali district as a trawler carrying 39 people capsized in the river on Saturday.... Read More


TV Actor Vibhu K Raghave Dies After Battling Stage 4 Cancer

Dhaka, June 3 -- Actor Vibhu K Raghave, widely recognized for his role as Saurav in the television series Nisha Aur Uske Cousins, has passed away following a three-year battle with a rare form of stag... Read More


Eid Travel Rush: What to expect from weather

Dhaka, June 3 -- day Eid-ul-Azha holiday starting Thursday (June 5), people across the country have already begun heading home from different cities and towns to celebrate with their loved ones. Whil... Read More


BNP's Salahuddin files disappearance charges against Hasina, 6 others with ICT

Dhaka, June 3 -- BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed on Tuesday submitted allegations of abduction and enforced disappearance against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and six others with... Read More


FY 2025-26: Tk 5,040 crore proposed for public-private partnership fund

Dhaka, June 3 -- The proposed national budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year has allocated Tk Tk 5,040 crore for public-private partnership funds. Presenting the budget on Monday, Finance Adviser Dr Sal... Read More


Ministry of Youth & Sports allocated Tk 2423 crore for 2025-26 fiscal

Dhaka, June 3 -- The proposed budget for the Ministry of Youth and Sports for the fiscal year 2025-26 has been allocated at Tk 2423 crore, Tk 842.32 crore more than last year's revised budget. Financ... Read More


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