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DoE continues anti-pollution drive across the country

Dhaka, June 2 -- The Department of Environment (DoE) carried out coordinated mobile court drives in Dhaka city and various parts of the country to curb pollution. In Dhaka, mobile courts were conduct... Read More


Uncovering hidden danger in Bangladesh's packaged foods

Dhaka, June 2 -- Though excessive salt consumption, particularly from processed packaged foods (PPFs), is contributing to an alarming rise in hypertension and cardiovascular diseases across Bangladesh... Read More


3 college students killed in Magura road crash

Dhaka, June 2 -- Three college students were killed after a speeding bus hit them in front of Abalpur petrol pump on the Magura-Jhenaidah highway. The accident occurred around 5 pm on Saturday (June ... Read More


Mother found dead with her two sons in Dhamrai village home

Dhaka, June 2 -- A mother and her two minor sons were mysteriously found dead in their house in Dhamrai upazila of Dhaka on Monday afternoon. The deceased were identified as Nazma Aktar, 35, sons Md ... Read More


FICCI responds in detail to budget, flags concern over tax hikes

Dhaka, June 2 -- The Foreign Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has given a mixed reaction to the national budget for FY2025- 26. In a statement, FICCI highlighted the budget's commit... Read More


Budgetary allocation for education and technology remains almost unchanged

Dhaka, June 2 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Monday proposed to allocate Tk 110,657 crore for education and technology sector in the national budget for FY 2025-26, which is almost the same... Read More


Bangladesh 'strategic, important' trade partner: Indonesia

Dhaka, June 2 -- Indonesian Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir on Monday described Bangladesh as their 'strategic' and an 'important trade partner' in the South Asia region... Read More


Budget falls short of business expectations: DCCI

Dhaka, June 2 -- The proposed national budget has fallen short of meeting the expectations of the business community in fostering a conducive environment for business growth and investment, said Dhaka... Read More


BUILD terms proposed Tk 7.9 trillion budget contractionary

Dhaka, June 2 -- The proposed budget for the fiscal 2025-26, estimated at Tk 7.9 trillion is a contractionary one targeting realistic GDP growth and lower inflation at 8%, says Business Initiative Lea... Read More


TIB comes down hard on govt for retaining black money whitening provision

Dhaka, June 2 -- Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has strongly condemned the decision to continue the provision for whitening black money in the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2025-26.... Read More