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Govt eyes overhaul of healthcare system, doubles health budget to Tk 69,409cr

Dhaka, June 11 -- The government has proposed a record allocation of Tk 69,409 crore for the Health and Family Welfare Ministry in the 2026-27 fiscal year national budget, nearly doubling the revised ... Read More


Budget FY27: Tax cuts on heart stents, dialysis equipment to lower treatment costs

Jatiya Sangsad, June 11 -- In a major relief for patients suffering from cardiovascular and renal diseases, the government has announced extensive tax and Value-Added Tax (VAT) exemptions on cardiac s... Read More


Tk 40,000cr bank rescue fund set aside in proposed budget

Dhaka, June 11 -- In a major financial intervention, the government has earmarked Tk 40,000 crore in the proposed national budget for FY 2026-27 to bail out and stabilize the struggling banking sector... Read More


Finance Minister highlights impact of Middle East crisis

Sangsad Bhaban, June 11 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Thursday said for an import-dependent economy like Bangladesh, with significant reliance on external trade and remittance in... Read More


Bangladesh need 192 in 41 overs to win ODI series vs Australia

Dhaka, June 11 -- Bangladesh need 192 runs in 41 as their revised target in the second ODI against Australia when the play resumes after hours of rain-hit hiatus in Dhaka on Thursday afternoon. Rain ... Read More


Sports Villages to be built in 64 districts: Finance Minister

, June 11 -- The government will build Sports Villages in all 64 districts for the development of the sports sector, said Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, while unveiling the proposed na... Read More


Govt revokes Ad-Din Hospital's licence over deaths of six newborns

Dhaka, June 11 -- The government has revoked the licence of Ad-Din Hospital over the deaths of six newborns allegedly due to negligence. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) issued a not... Read More


Towhid Hridoy named white-ball vice-captain as Saif Hassan steps down

Dhaka, June 11 -- order batter Towhid Hridoy has been appointed the new vice-captain of the Bangladesh T20 International squad, replacing top-order batsman Saif Hassan, who voluntarily stepped down fr... Read More


Budget 26-27: No change in corporate tax rates

, June 11 -- Despite repeated calls from the business community to lower corporate taxes, the government has kept corporate tax rates unchanged in the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27, Finance ... Read More


Govt to build medical equipment industry: Finance Minister

Jatiya Sangsad, June 11 -- The government has taken an initiative to develop the medical equipment and device industry as a priority industrial sector with a view to ensuring health security and reduc... Read More