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Ministers' absence from budget session sparks debate in JS

Dhaka, June 22 -- A debate broke out in Parliament on Monday after an opposition lawmaker raised concerns over the repeated absence of ministers during the ongoing budget session. Opposition lawmaker... Read More


BNP lawmaker asks govt to take steps to rein in West Bengal chief minister

Sangsad Bhaban, June 22 -- BNP lawmaker GM Siraj on Monday urged the Indian government to restrain West Bengal political leader Suvendu Adhikari over what he described as anti-Bangladesh remarks that ... Read More


No politics to be allowed over Islami Bank: Bangladesh Bank

Dhaka, June 22 -- Bangladesh Bank on Monday declared that no political activities or vested interest-driven motives will be tolerated surrounding Islami Bank Bangladesh. The central bank also assured... Read More


11-party alliance announces rally on AL's founding anniversary, nationwide protests on July 4

Dhaka, June 22 -- party alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islami on Monday announced a rally in the capital on Tuesday demanding justice for all incidents of "enforced disappearance, killings and mass killings... Read More


Govt reviews joint construction of 683MW hydropower plant with Nepal: Minister

, June 22 -- Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood on Monday told Parliament that Bangladesh is currently reviewing the joint construction of a 683-megawatt hydropower plan... Read More


Tire makers seek stronger protection, duty revision

Dhaka, June 22 -- Bangladesh's tire and tube manufacturers have urged the government to extend equivalent import protection to motorcycle tires, impose higher duties on agricultural tire imports and w... Read More


23 of 47 state-owned industrial entities are sick: Industries Minister

Sangsad Bhaban, June 22 -- owned industries or factories under the Ministry of Industries are sick and unprofitable, according to the statistics placed by Industries Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir ... Read More


Budget allows freelancers, content creators to remit $5,000 without paperwork: Minister

, June 22 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Monday said the proposed FY2026-27 budget allows freelancers and content creators to remit up to $5,000 without paperwork, calling it the ... Read More


Fire at RTG crane in Chittagong Port brought under control

Chattogram, June 22 -- A fire that broke out at Rubber-Tyred Gantry (RTG) crane of New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) of Chittagong Port on Monday afternoon has been brought under control within 30 ... Read More


Govt forms search committee for appointment of ACC commissioners

Dhaka, June 22 -- The government on Monday formed a five-member committee to recommend suitable candidates for appointment as commissioners of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The Cabinet Divisi... Read More