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CPD calls for realistic fiscal targets, stronger revenue mobilisation in FY27 budget

Dhaka, March 10 -- The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) on Tuesday recommended adopting realistic fiscal targets, strengthen revenue mobilisation and prioritise measures to tackle inflation and stimul... Read More


Gold price rises by Tk 3,266 per bhori in Bangladesh

, March 10 -- Gold prices in Bangladesh have increased again, with the price of 22-carat gold rising by Tk 3,266 per bhori (11.664 grams), the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) announced on Tue... Read More


PM pledges gradual rollout of election promises, urges patience

Dhaka, March 10 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday assured that his government will gradually implement all its election pledges 'at any cost' to change people's fortunes and promote the deve... Read More


UNDP reaffirms partnership with Bangladesh on trade, development and climate

Dhaka, March 10 -- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has reaffirmed its partnership with Bangladesh on trade, development and climate priorities following meetings between its Resident R... Read More


Man jailed, fined for illegal canal filling in Sylhet

Sylhet, March 10 -- A mobile court sentenced a man to six months in jail and fined him Tk 5 lakh for illegally filling a canal and obstructing water flow in Sylhet on Monday. The court, led by Sylhet... Read More


Petrol pump worker stabbed in Sylhet; half-day strike called

Sylhet, March 10 -- A worker of a petrol pump was stabbed by a customer in Sylhet city on Monday evening after being denied fuel, prompting petrol pump owners to call a half-day strike on Tuesday in p... Read More


Limited import-export activities to run at customs houses during Eid holidays

Dhaka, March 10 -- The government has decided to keep import and export activities running on a limited scale at customs houses and stations across the country during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr holidays... Read More


Aditya Dhar unbothered by talk of Pakistan ban on 'Dhurandhar 2'

, March 10 -- Director Aditya Dhar says he is not worried about a possible ban on his upcoming film 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' in Pakistan. The action film, starring Ranveer Singh, is scheduled to h... Read More


PM Tarique Rahman launches 'Family Card' for women-led households

Dhaka, March 10 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday formally launched the government's Family Card programme for women-led households, fulfilling his election pledge to support women's empower... Read More


Trump declines to comment on Mojtaba Khamenei appointment; Lindsey Graham criticises move

, March 9 -- Trump declines to comment on Mojtaba Khamenei appointment; Lindsey Graham criticises move US President Donald Trump has declined to comment on Iran's reported appointment of Mojtaba Kham... Read More