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Bangladesh calls for stronger UNDP support on climate finance, smooth LDC graduation

Dhaka, June 11 -- Bangladesh has called for enhanced support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to strengthen climate resilience, facilitate access to international climate finance a... Read More


Tigers roar to maiden ODI series triumph over Australia

Dhaka, June 11 -- Bangladesh have made history at Mirpur on Thursday, securing their first-ever ODI series victory over Australia with a five-wicket win in the rain-affected second match. Following a... Read More


Budget business-friendly but hinges on implementation, revenue targets: DCCI

Dhaka, June 11 -- The proposed national budget for FY2026-27 is business and investment-friendly but its real test lies in achieving ambitious revenue targets and translating announced reforms into ac... Read More


Budget: Tk 10,533 crore water resources allocation includes major Teesta Master Plan

Dhaka, June 11 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Thursday said the government is undertaking initiatives to implement the 'Comprehensive Management and Restoration of the Teesta Rive... Read More


Govt increases legal, social protection measures for women, children in budget: Finance Minister

Sangsad Bhaban, June 11 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Thursday said the government is prioritising strengthened legal and scientific capacity to protect women and children, along... Read More


Schoolgirl 'gang-raped' in Dinajpur after abduction from Gaibandha

Gaibandha, June 11 -- X girl has allegedly been gang-raped in Ghoraghat upazila of Dinajpur after being abducted from Gobindaganj upazila of Gaibandha. Police arrested one of the suspects on Thursday... Read More


Free train travel for senior citizens proposed in budget; also 25% off on metro

Dhaka, June 11 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Thursday proposed granting full fare exemptions on government-owned public transport, specifically trains, to citizens aged 65 years ... Read More


Budget 2026-27: Govt unveils Tk 10,533 cr plan to boost water resources sector

Sangsad Bhaban, June 11 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Thursday said the government is implementing a wide range of projects on irrigation, flood management, riverbank protection,... Read More


Budget 2026-27: Tk 43,335cr earmarked for agriculture, food, fisheries and livestock sectors

Dhaka, June 11 -- The government has proposed a combined allocation of Tk 43,335 crore for the agriculture, food, fisheries and livestock sectors in the FY2026-27 budget, aiming to strengthen food sec... Read More


CID arrests man for impersonating judge's voice using AI to commit fraud

Dhaka, June 11 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested a man for allegedly embezzling money by impersonating a judge and using an artificially generated version of his voice to dec... Read More