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Biman ground officer arrested over human trafficking attempt using fake Schengen visas

Dhaka, June 16 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested a ground officer of Biman Bangladesh Airlines for allegedly assisting three passengers in travelling to Italy using fake Sche... Read More


Treasury bench members defend proposed budget

Sangsad Bhaban, June 16 -- Treasury bench lawmakers on Tuesday strongly defended the proposed national budget for fiscal year 2026-27, describing it as people-oriented and welfare-focused, while dismi... Read More


Govt plans modern, time-efficient nationwide rail network

Dhaka, June 16 -- The government has decided to develop a seamless and time-efficient rail communication network across the country, aiming to modernise Bangladesh's railway system. The decision was ... Read More


Youth killed in Jatrabari road crash

Dhaka, June 16 -- A young man was killed in a road accident in the capital's Jatrabari area on Monday night. The deceased was identified as Binod Biswas, 23, son of Narayan Biswas. Binod used to live... Read More


Holy Ashura on June 26

Dhaka, June 16 -- Holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), will be observed in the country on June 26 as the Muharram moon was sighted in Bangladesh sky on Tuesday. The d... Read More


Darkness lights up business: Kamrangirchar candle factories run at full capacity

Dhaka, June 16 -- When power outages disrupt daily life, the demand for candles as an alternative light source increases several times, prompting small manufacturing units to operate at full capacity.... Read More


Five years on, unfinished bridge leaves 10,000 Patuakhali residents stranded

Patuakhali, June 16 -- Nearly five years after construction began, a bridge in Patuakhali that was meant to improve connectivity remains unusable, leaving around 10,000 residents of eight villages str... Read More


Proposed budget revenue target highly risky: Fitch Ratings

Dhaka, June 16 -- Global rating agency Fitch Ratings on Tuesday said that achieving the revenue target outlined in Bangladesh's proposed national budget for the fiscal year FY2026-27 will be highly ch... Read More


PM urges all to prioritise national interest, change mindset of revenge

Dhaka, June 16 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday called for an end to what he described as a "mentality of revenge", urging all to focus on the interest of the country and its people rather ... Read More


Remittance inflow hits $34.38 billion with 18.6% growth y-on-y; Forex reserves reach $35.76 billion

Dhaka, June 16 -- Bangladesh has continued to log an impressive growth in inward remittances, with expatriates sending home over US$ 34.38 billion during the period from July 2025 to June 15, 2026. T... Read More