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New budget does not break continuity set by previous govt: BNP's Amir Khosru

Dhaka, June 2 -- Former commerce minister and BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury says he does not see any "qualitative change" in the budget proposed for fiscal year 2025-26. ... Read More


'July Charter' to come after minimising distance between parties, says Yunus

Dhaka, June 2 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus says the "July Charter" will be announced after minimising the distance between parties. "We all have gathered here today for the welfare of the country.... Read More


LPG cylinders may get costlier despite temporary relief

Dhaka, June 2 -- The government has extended the VAT exemption on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders until June 2027, but a VAT hike at the local production level could lead to higher prices, pil... Read More


Bangladesh outclassed despite 196 as Haris powers Pakistan to T20 series sweep

Dhaka, June 2 -- Mohammad Haris has powered Pakistan to a commanding seven-wicket win over Bangladesh in the third and final T20I in Lahore, sealing a 3-0 series whitewash. His blistering unbeaten 10... Read More


Budget FY26: Govt cuts tax for internet services

Dhaka, June 2 -- The proposed budget for the financial year 2025-26 has reduced tax at source for internet services to 5 percent from 10 percent. In his budget presentation on Monday, Finance Advisor... Read More


Former Jagannath University professor Anwara gets bail in July Uprising case

Dhaka, June 2 -- Former Jagannath University professor SM Anwara Begum has secured bail in a case filed over an alleged attempted murder during the July Uprising. On Monday, Dhaka Metropolitan Magist... Read More


Streaming movies and shows? Get ready to pay more

Dhaka, June 2 -- A 10 percent supplementary duty has been proposed on over-the-top (OTT) platform services in the national budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, meaning consumers may soon have to pay mo... Read More


Bangladesh's inflation hits a 27-month low at 9.05% in May

Dhaka, June 2 -- In the month of May, spending on food purchases has increased slightly in urban areas while it has decreased in rural areas. The government has also reported a "drop" in expenditure ... Read More


Sylhet neighbourhoods flooded as Kushiara River water breaches dam

Dhaka, June 2 -- Unrelenting rain and flash floods have broken through the embankment of the Kushiara River in Sylhet's Jakiganj, streaming into surrounding areas. The embankment, locally known as Da... Read More


Budget 2026: Bangladesh sets ambitious goal of capping inflation at 6.5%

Dhaka, June 2 -- At a time when dwindling foreign exchange reserves and IMF loan conditions are weighing heavily on the interim government, Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed has set his sights on keepi... Read More