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Bulk of social assistance to be distributed through digital cash transfer under FY26 budget

Dhaka, June 11 -- The government has allocated 40.05 percent of total social assistance to be distributed through digital cash transfers in the proposed national budget for FY 2025-26, aiming to enhan... Read More


Villagers besiege Kumarkhali Police Station over women's arrest

Kushtia, June 11 -- Over 100 villagers besieged Kumarkhali Police Station in Kushtia for nearly an hour on Wednesday, protesting the arrest of three women in connection with an attack on another woman... Read More


Covid-19: DGHS DG urges all to avoid public gatherings

, June 11 -- Voicing deep concerns over the emergence of a new sub-variant of COVID-19 sub-variant, Director General of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Dr Abu Jafor of Wednesday urg... Read More


Prof Yunus-Tarique meeting to usher in a fresh breeze for democracy: Rizvi

, June 11 -- BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Wednesday expressed optimism that the expected meeting between Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and their party acting Chairman Ta... Read More


UK and alies sanction two far-right Israeli ministers over 'Extremist Violence' remarks

Dhaka, June 11 -- The United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Norway announced on Tuesday that they have imposed sanctions on two far-right Israeli cabinet ministers, accusing them of "inc... Read More


UK's National Security Adviser meets Prof Yunus

London, June 11 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus began the second day of his official visit to the United Kingdom on Wednesday with a meeting with the UK's National Security Adviser Jonathan ... Read More


Tourist surge raises fresh COVID-19 concerns in Rangamati

, June 11 -- With the emergence of a new sub-variant of COVID-19 in neighbouring countries, Bangladesh's health authorities have issued a fresh nationwide alert, prompting the Rangamati district healt... Read More


36 Palestinians killed while trying to access aid in Gaza, say officials

, June 11 -- At least 36 Palestinians were killed and over 200 injured on Tuesday as they attempted to reach desperately needed aid in Gaza, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. Humanitarian... Read More


UK PM-CA meeting being scheduled as Prof Yunus begins UK visit

London, June 11 -- Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Tuesday said they are still working to finalise a meeting between Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and British Prime Minister Keir ... Read More


Australia, South Africa lock in XIs for WTC final at Lord's

Dhaka, June 11 -- The stage is set for the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord's, with both Australia and South Africa announcing their playing elevens ahead of the much-anticipated clash. Pat ... Read More