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Power tariff hike to fuel inflation, hurt consumers, businesses: CAB

Dhaka, June 3 -- The Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) on Wednesday expressed concern over the latest increase in electricity tariff, warning that the move could intensify inflationary pressur... Read More


29 al-Shabaab militants killed in central Somalia

MOGADISHU, June 3 -- Somali security forces, backed by international partners, have killed 29 al-Shabaab militants including a senior commander during a joint operation in the Middle Shabelle and Hira... Read More


Bangladesh's export earnings fall by 7.09pc in May

Dhaka, June 3 -- Bangladesh's export earnings declined by 7.09 percent year-on-year in May 2026, reflecting continued weakness in the country's key ready-made garment (RMG) sector amid persistent dome... Read More


Cabinet body okays purchase of 3 LNG cargoes

Dhaka, June 3 -- The government has approved a proposal to procure three cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) at a cost of Tk 2,372 crore, including all applicable taxes, to meet the country's growi... Read More


Delhi Fire: 5 Bangladesh national injured

Dhaka, June 3 -- Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on Wednesday said so far five Bangladeshi nationals could be traced as injured due to a fire that swept through a building in a New Delhi neigh... Read More


Budget 2026-27: Focus will on 'welfare of all citizens', says Khosru

Dhaka, June 3 -- Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Wednesday said the national budget for fiscal year 2026-27 (FY27) will be placed in the Jatiya Sangsad on June 11, with a... Read More


BERC estimates power sector subsidy at Tk 41,000 crore by 2027-28

Dhaka, June 3 -- Despite increasing electricity tariffs at the wholesale, transmission and retail levels, the government will still need to provide around Tk 41,000 crore in subsidy to the Bangladesh ... Read More


New Force Commander of UNFICYP Lt Gen Minhazul Alam meets PM

Dhaka, June 3 -- Newly appointed Force Commander of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), Lieutenant General Mohammad Asadullah Minhazul Alam, met Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on... Read More


Sisters mugged outside Mohammadpur home: 2 arrested after video goes viral

Dhaka, June 3 -- Police have arrested two alleged professional muggers in connection with the brazen snatching of bags and valuables from two sisters outside their residence in Mohammadpur after they ... Read More


Banks urged to bring personnel under Progoti UPS

, June 3 -- The government has urged scheduled banks to take necessary measures to bring their officers and employees under the "Progoti Scheme" of the Universal Pension Scheme as part of efforts to e... Read More