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Australia, UNICEF sign deal worth Tk 137 cr for Rohingya

, June 24 -- The Australian Government and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) on Wednesday signed an agreement worth A$16 million (around Tk 137 crore) to support humanitarian assistance for ... Read More


Govt plans to bring grocery shops, beauty parlours, other goods, services under VAT net: Minister

Sangsad Bhaban, June 24 -- The government plans to bring several business sectors including grocery shops and beauty parlours under the Value Added Tax (VAT) net in the 2026-27 fiscal year, Finance Mi... Read More


Govt plans to bring grocery shops, beauty parlours, other goods under VAT net: Finance Minister

Sangsad Bhaban, June 24 -- The government plans to bring several business sectors including grocery shops and beauty parlours under the Value Added Tax (VAT) net in the 2026-27 fiscal year, Finance Mi... Read More


Govt approves Tk 1,356cr LNG purchase, multiple development projects

, June 24 -- The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) on Wednesday approved procurement proposals involving consultancy services, infrastructure development, port operations, youth skills d... Read More


Actor Zaher Alvi placed on 2-day remand

, June 24 -- A Dhaka court on Wednesday placed television actor Niamat Ullah Bhuiya, popularly known as Zaher Alvi, on a two-day remand in a case filed over allegation of provoking his wife, Afra Ivna... Read More


Efforts continue to introduce PayPal, other payment services for freelancers: Minister

Sangsad Bhaban, June 24 -- Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam on Wednesday informed Parliament that efforts are continuing to introduce PayPal and other in... Read More


5 emergency diesel import proposals withdrawn from cabinet committee discussion

, June 24 -- Four separate proposals to import diesel through the direct procurement method (DPM) in response to energy security concerns were withdrawn from discussion at a meeting of the Cabinet Com... Read More


Dengue: 2 die, 157 hospitalised in 24 hours

Dhaka, June 24 -- Bangladesh has recorded two more deaths from dengue and 157 new cases in 24 hours until 8:00am on Wednesday. With the latest fatalities, the dengue death toll has risen to 12 this y... Read More


World Bank approves $450 mln to strengthen Bangladesh's banking sector

Dhaka, June 24 -- The World Bank Board of Executive Directors on Wednesday approved $450 million in financing to help Bangladesh strengthen the foundations for a stronger banking sector, a prerequisit... Read More


Bangladesh, Australia explore wider cooperation in education, trade

Dhaka, June 24 -- Bangladesh and Australia have discussed opportunities for collaboration in areas including education, agriculture, and trade, reaffirming their commitment to advancing mutually benef... Read More