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BNP team at Foreign Service Academy to meet Yunus
04:39 PM, 02 Jun 2025 MondayA delegation of BNP arrived at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital's Baily Road to hold a meeting with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Monday, 2 June.
Budget 2025-26: Increased allocation for agriculture, food, and fisheries
04:34 PM, 02 Jun 2025 MondayThe proposed budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year includes a significant increase in funding for the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Food, and Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, underscoring the government's commitment to strengthening these critical sectors.
Budget 2025–26: Electricity prices to remain unchanged amid inflation concerns
04:27 PM, 02 Jun 2025 MondayIn a move aimed at curbing inflationary pressure, the interim government has decided not to increase electricity prices in the fiscal year 2025–26 budget, while simultaneously targeting a 10 per cent reduction in power generation costs to ease the burden of subsidies.
We prioritise people over infrastructure: Salehuddin
04:24 PM, 02 Jun 2025 Monday“For the first time, we are proposing a budget that is smaller than the previous one. Instead of merely highlighting physical infrastructure development, this time we are giving priority to people,” said Salehuddin while unveiling the proposed budget for FY 2025-26 in a televised speech...
Budget 2025-26: Salehuddin proposes lifting import duties on 110 US products, prepares for trade talks
04:13 PM, 02 Jun 2025 MondayFinance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed announced a strategic plan to reduce customs duties on imported goods and initiate trade discussions with the United States. A key proposal includes the complete withdrawal of import duties on 110 products, primarily from the US, to facilitate smoother trade relations.
Tk 405cr budgetary allocation for July martyrs’ family, injured victims
04:12 PM, 02 Jun 2025 MondayFinance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has proposed a Tk 405 crore allocation for July mass uprising martyrs’ families, and injured victims in 2025-26 fiscal year...
Budget 2025-26 allocation highlights: EC gets Tk 2,956cr, who gets what
04:05 PM, 02 Jun 2025 MondayThe interim government in the national budget for fiscal year 2025–26 allocated Tk 2,956 crore for the Election Commission Secretariat, signalling the government’s commitment to preparing for national elections to ensure a political transition.
12 kg LPG price cut by Tk 28
03:46 PM, 02 Jun 2025 MondayThe Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission, BERC, has reduced the price of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) by Tk 28 to Tk 1,403 per 12 kg cylinder...
Finance adviser starts unveiling budget for FY 2025-26
03:22 PM, 02 Jun 2025 MondayFinance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has started presenting the national budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The pre-recorded budget speech of Dr Salehuddin is being aired on Bangladesh Television and Bangladesh Betar around 3:00pm on Monday, June 2...
Advisory council approves FY2025–26 nat’l budget
02:46 PM, 02 Jun 2025 MondayThe advisory council of the interim government has approved the revised national budget for the fiscal year 2024–25, the proposed national budget for FY2025–26, and the Finance Bill 2025–26 at a special meeting held on Monday.
Jamaat meets EC, hopes for swift restoration of registration
02:36 PM, 02 Jun 2025 MondayThe Election Commission (EC) will soon restore the registration and election symbol of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, according to AHM Hamidur Rahman Azad, Assistant Secretary General of the party. He stated that the EC has shown a “positive attitude” regarding the matter.
SC stays order, clears way for Nagad administrator to act
01:13 PM, 02 Jun 2025 MondayThe Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has stayed the Chamber Judge Court’s order that had suspended the appointment of an administrator to the mobile financial service provider Nagad. As a result, there is now no legal barrier to the administrator performing his duties.
Consensus commission’s 2nd round talks with parties this afternoon
12:23 PM, 02 Jun 2025 MondayThe second round of dialogue between the National Consensus Commission and political parties will be held on Monday afternoon.
Sinha murder: Death sentences for Pradeep, Liaqat upheld
11:17 AM, 02 Jun 2025 MondayThe High Court has upheld the death sentences of Pradeep Kumar Das, former Officer-in-Charge of Teknaf Police Station, and Inspector Md Liaqat Ali in the murder case of Major (Retd) Sinha Md Rashed Khan.
Heavy rain makes Sylhet unsafe for tourists
10:44 AM, 02 Jun 2025 MondayThe Sylhet region has witnessed a record amount of rainfall in the last 24 hours, making the area increasingly dangerous for visitors.
124 shelters opened in Khagrachhari amid landslide risk
10:23 AM, 02 Jun 2025 MondayAmid fears of landslides triggered by heavy rainfall, the local administration has opened 124 shelters in Khagrachhari district to facilitate the relocation of hill area residents and ensure their safety.
Haris shines as Pakistan complete T20I sweep over Bangladesh
09:26 AM, 02 Jun 2025 MondayMohammad Haris hit a swashbuckling maiden international century to guide Pakistan to a 3-0 clean sweep of Bangladesh with a seven-wicket win in the third and final Twenty20 international in Lahore on Sunday.
Flamethrower attack injures 6 at Gaza hostage protest in US
09:07 AM, 02 Jun 2025 MondaySix elderly people were injured Sunday when a man used a makeshift flamethrower to attack demonstrators in the US state of Colorado as they demanded the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza.
Budget to be announced at 3pm
08:26 AM, 02 Jun 2025 MondayFinance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed is scheduled to present the national budget for the fiscal year 2025–26 on Monday afternoon. According to an official handout, the pre-recorded budget speech will now be broadcast at 3:00 pm—an hour earlier than the previously scheduled 4:00 pm—on Bangladesh Television (BTV) and Bangladesh Betar.
Beijing eyes partnership with Dhaka in agriculture, marine fisheries and research
09:38 PM, 01 Jun 2025 SundayVisiting Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said on Sunday that his country was ready to extend cooperation with Bangladesh in trade and commerce, with a particular eye on agriculture, jute, marine fisheries and research.