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Tk 4,401 crore proposed for Election Commission in FY26-27 budget

Dhaka, June 11 -- The government has proposed an allocation of Tk 4,401 crore for the Election Commission (EC) in the proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, marking a slight increase fr... Read More


Subsidised fertiliser supply to continue; 30,000 MT Russian fertiliser to be distributed among farmers

Dhaka, June 11 -- The government will continue supplying fertiliser to farmers at subsidised prices to ensure food security, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury announced while presenting th... Read More


PM congratulates Bangladesh on historic ODI series win over Australia

Dhaka, June 11 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday congratulated the Bangladesh cricket team on securing their first-ever ODI series victory against Australia. In a congratulatory message, t... Read More


Govt set to unveil FY27 budget this afternoon

Dhaka, June 11 -- The government is all set to place the national budget -with a financial outlay of Tk 9.38 lakh crore - for the fiscal year 2026-27 in Parliament today, mapping out a strategy target... Read More


Bangladesh, US hold high-level talks in Washington on energy cooperation

, June 11 -- level bilateral meeting between Bangladesh and the United States was held in Washington DC on June 10, aiming to strengthen long-term cooperation in the energy sector, address global supp... Read More


Bangladesh calls for stronger UNDP support on climate finance, smooth LDC graduation

Dhaka, June 11 -- Bangladesh has called for enhanced support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to strengthen climate resilience, facilitate access to international climate finance a... Read More


Tigers roar to maiden ODI series triumph over Australia

Dhaka, June 11 -- Bangladesh have made history at Mirpur on Thursday, securing their first-ever ODI series victory over Australia with a five-wicket win in the rain-affected second match. Following a... Read More


Budget business-friendly but hinges on implementation, revenue targets: DCCI

Dhaka, June 11 -- The proposed national budget for FY2026-27 is business and investment-friendly but its real test lies in achieving ambitious revenue targets and translating announced reforms into ac... Read More


Budget: Tk 10,533 crore water resources allocation includes major Teesta Master Plan

Dhaka, June 11 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Thursday said the government is undertaking initiatives to implement the 'Comprehensive Management and Restoration of the Teesta Rive... Read More


Govt increases legal, social protection measures for women, children in budget: Finance Minister

Sangsad Bhaban, June 11 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Thursday said the government is prioritising strengthened legal and scientific capacity to protect women and children, along... Read More