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Govt allocates Tk 100cr for climate change fund with green Bangladesh in focus

Dhaka, June 11 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has proposed an allocation of Tk 100 crore for the Climate Change Trust Fund in the national budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 to imple... Read More


Budget 2026-27: SANEM chief sees positive signals for investors, lauds recognition of logistics

Dhaka, June 11 -- The investment incentive package proposed in the national budget for the 2026-27 fiscal sends a generally positive signal to both local and foreign investors, prominent economist Dr ... Read More


Cars, washing machines, cigarettes among other items set to get costlier

, June 11 -- A range of everyday products - from mid-range passenger cars and cigarettes to washing machines and imported paper - are likely to become more expensive as Finance Minister Amir Khosru Ma... Read More


Govt proposes Tk 31,099cr allocation for Home Ministry in budget, up over 10%

Dhaka, June 11 -- The government has proposed an allocation of Tk 31,099 crore for the Ministry of Home Affairs in the national budget for t5he fiscal year 2026-27, marking an increase of Tk 3,098 cro... Read More


Algeria greets FM Khalilur on his election as UNGA President

Dhaka, June 11 -- Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf has described Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman's election as President of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) as a... Read More


Budget 2026-27: Tk 500cr fund for startups aimed at young tech entrepreneurs

Dhaka, June 11 -- The government on Thursday proposed an allocation of Tk500 crore to encourage new entrepreneurs, considering the potential of the information technology sector. Finance Minister Ami... Read More


Govt eyes overhaul of healthcare system, doubles health budget to Tk 69,409cr

Dhaka, June 11 -- The government has proposed a record allocation of Tk 69,409 crore for the Health and Family Welfare Ministry in the 2026-27 fiscal year national budget, nearly doubling the revised ... Read More


Budget FY27: Tax cuts on heart stents, dialysis equipment to lower treatment costs

Jatiya Sangsad, June 11 -- In a major relief for patients suffering from cardiovascular and renal diseases, the government has announced extensive tax and Value-Added Tax (VAT) exemptions on cardiac s... Read More


Tk 40,000cr bank rescue fund set aside in proposed budget

Dhaka, June 11 -- In a major financial intervention, the government has earmarked Tk 40,000 crore in the proposed national budget for FY 2026-27 to bail out and stabilize the struggling banking sector... Read More


Finance Minister highlights impact of Middle East crisis

Sangsad Bhaban, June 11 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Thursday said for an import-dependent economy like Bangladesh, with significant reliance on external trade and remittance in... Read More