Govt extends shopping hours to 9pm
In a move expected to benefit both retailers and shoppers, the government has revised the operating hours of shopping malls, markets and retail outlets across...
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US-Bangla to hold blood donation drive
US-Bangla Airlines is set to organise a voluntary blood donation programme involving its employees to mark International Blood Donor Day, underscoring its commitment to humanitarian...
Light to moderate rain likely across BD
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers, accompanied by temporary gusty winds and lightning flashes in many places over the...
Bangladesh marks ‘World Day Against Child Labour’
Bangladesh is observing the World Day Against Child Labour today amid renewed calls to strengthen efforts to protect children from exploitation and ensure their rights...
Livestock project aims to empower small farmers
The government plans to gradually extend a pilot livestock programme across the country, aiming to improve the economic condition of marginal and small-scale farmers through...
UGC approves Tk 12,300cr for public universities
The country’s public higher education sector is set to receive a significant funding boost in the 2026-27 fiscal year, as the University Grants Commission (UGC)...
PSC gets Tk 138cr allocation
The government has proposed allocating Tk 138 crore to the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) in the national budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, increasing...
Tk 100cr climate fund, 25cr trees proposed
The government has proposed a series of climate and environmental initiatives in the FY2026-27 national budget, including a Tk 100 crore allocation for the Climate...
More support planned for women, children
The government has proposed a Tk 5,196 crore allocation for the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs in the 2026-27 fiscal year, with a focus...
Metro rail VAT exemption extended
The government has proposed extending the current value-added tax (VAT) exemption on metro rail services for another two years in a move aimed at keeping...
