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Cricketer Naeem in legal row over detention
A case has been filed by the family of Bangladesh national cricket team spinner Naeem Hasan against three individuals, including a police sub-inspector, following his...
Gender violence toll tops 1,000
More than 1,000 women and girls across Bangladesh were subjected to various forms of violence during the first five months of this year, according to...
US-Iran peace deal appears close, but remains uncertain
Talks between the United States and Iran have reached a critical stage, with both sides reportedly agreeing on the text of a memorandum of understanding...
New tax incentives set to boost industry
The proposed national budget for FY2026-27 has introduced a broad package of tax and customs incentives aimed at improving the business environment, promoting industrialisation, boosting...
Indian envoy’s remark sparks backlash in BD
Remarks made by newly appointed Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi regarding the close ties between Bangladesh and India have sparked political debate, with...
BGB foils push-in attempt at C’nawabganj
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has reported two separate border incidents involving attempted push-ins and unresolved diplomatic discussions with India’s Border Security Force (BSF), raising continued...
PM Tarique takes aim at opposition
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday sharply criticised the opposition for rejecting the government’s budget, accusing them of deliberately seeking to destabilise the country, while...
Reforms at heart of growth strategy
The government has pledged a series of structural reforms to remove barriers to investment and strengthen Bangladesh’s position as an attractive destination for trade and...
‘This budget is for everyone’
Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has described the proposed national budget for fiscal year 2026-27 as an “inclusive budget”, saying it seeks...
Budget2026-27: A People-Centric Shift or Overambitious Promises
The BNP-led government has unveiled Bangladesh’s largest-ever national budget of Tk 9.38 lakh crore for fiscal year 2026-27, marking its first budget in two decades....
US, Iran near historic memo to end gulf war
A memorandum between the United States and Iran aimed at ending the war in the Gulf could be signed at the likely venue in Geneva...