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Schoolgirl 'gang-raped' in Dinajpur after abduction from Gaibandha

Gaibandha, June 11 -- X girl has allegedly been gang-raped in Ghoraghat upazila of Dinajpur after being abducted from Gobindaganj upazila of Gaibandha. Police arrested one of the suspects on Thursday... Read More


Free train travel for senior citizens proposed in budget; also 25% off on metro

Dhaka, June 11 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Thursday proposed granting full fare exemptions on government-owned public transport, specifically trains, to citizens aged 65 years ... Read More


Budget 2026-27: Govt unveils Tk 10,533 cr plan to boost water resources sector

Sangsad Bhaban, June 11 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Thursday said the government is implementing a wide range of projects on irrigation, flood management, riverbank protection,... Read More


Budget 2026-27: Tk 43,335cr earmarked for agriculture, food, fisheries and livestock sectors

Dhaka, June 11 -- The government has proposed a combined allocation of Tk 43,335 crore for the agriculture, food, fisheries and livestock sectors in the FY2026-27 budget, aiming to strengthen food sec... Read More


CID arrests man for impersonating judge's voice using AI to commit fraud

Dhaka, June 11 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested a man for allegedly embezzling money by impersonating a judge and using an artificially generated version of his voice to dec... Read More


Prolonged instability in ME may adversely affect employment opportunities abroad: Minister

Sangsad Bhaban, June 11 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Thursday said prolonged instability in the Middle East may adversely affect employment opportunities abroad, income flows, a... Read More


Defence Ministry gets Tk 42,497 crore in proposed budget, up Tk 1,646 Crore

Dhaka, June 11 -- The government has proposed an allocation of Tk 42,497 crore for the Defence Ministry in the national budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, an increase of Tk 1,646 crore from the previ... Read More


Students to get easy loans of up to Tk 10 lakh for higher studies abroad

Dhaka, June 11 -- Students seeking higher education abroad will be eligible for easy loans up to Tk 10 lakh under a new government programme, said Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury while p... Read More


REHAB warns duties on construction materials will drive up flat prices

Dhaka, June 11 -- The Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB) has warned that new taxes and duties on construction materials in the proposed 2026-27 national budget will push up cons... Read More


Tax-free income ceiling raised to Tk 3.75 lakh; year-round return submission allowed

Dhaka, June 11 -- The government has proposed raising the tax-free income ceiling for individual taxpayers to Tk 3.75 lakh in the national budget for fiscal year 2026-27, up from the existing threshol... Read More