Koel resigns from Rajya Sabha of India
The rumour had been floating around for a few days. Now it has come true. West Bengal actress Koel Mallick has resigned from the Rajya...
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Bangladesh’s ‘Ali’ awarded at London fest
Adnan Al Rajeev’s ‘Ali’ made history at the famous Cannes Film Festival last year. It was the first Bangladeshi short film to compete for the...
Both sisters Mehazabien, Malaika love Argentina
The excitement about the FIFA World Cup is visible even among the country’s stars. Popular actress Mehazabien Chowdhury loves Argentina. The legendary Lionel Messi is...
‘The University of Chankharpul’ to hit theatres today
After a two-week delay from its planned Eid-ul-Azha release, Akash Haque’s political satire movie ‘The University of Chankharpul’ is finally set to hit theatres today...
Govt proposes Tk 1,884cr for aviation, tourism
The government on Thursday proposed an allocation of Tk 1,884 crore for Civil Aviation and Tourism Ministry in the national budget for 2026-27 fiscal, rolling...
World Bank lowers global growth forecast on Iran war impacts
The World Bank on Thursday lowered its global growth forecast to its lowest level since the pandemic, warning of the expanding economic impacts of the...
Grameenphone taps bKash solution to speed up incentive payments
Country’s leading telecom operator Grameenphone (GP) Limited has signed an agreement with bKash Limited to use the mobile financial service provider’s disbursement solution for making...
Retired Military Officers: A Strategic Resource for Education
Recently, the Honourable Education Minister, while discussing on the educational prospect of Bangladesh, raised a thought-provoking issue, the possibility of engaging qualified retired military officers...
Budget: VAT collection must not be a cause for harassment
The national budget worth Tk. 9.38 crore for the fiscal year 2026-27 was presented on the floor of the parliament on June 11 (Thursday). This...
TIB flags concerns over NHRC Act
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has expressed concern that the proposed National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Act, 2026 could turn the commission into a government-influenced body...
EC budget raised nearly 49pc ahead of local govt polls
The government has proposed an allocation of Tk 4,401 crore for the Election Commission (EC) Secretariat in the FY2026-27 budget, marking an increase of nearly...