Shopping malls, markets to stay open until 9pm
The government has decided to allow shopping malls, markets and retail shops across the country to remain open until 9pm from on Friday , easing...
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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...
Rajapur Bridge road collapsed before completion in Kulaura
The construction of the Rajapur Bridge over the Manu River in Kulaura Upazila of Moulvibazar was completed around five years ago at a cost of...
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...
Excise duty exemption threshold on bank deposits rises to Tk 4 lakh
The government has proposed increasing the excise duty exemption threshold on bank deposits to Tk 4 lakh from the existing Tk 3 lakh in a...
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...
CCC eyes Tk3, 871cr canal restoration, maintenance projects
The Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) is planning to undertake two separate projects for canal restoration and maintenance to provide a long-term solution to the city’s...
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)...
EBL approves 28pc dividend at 34th AGM
Eastern Bank PLC. (EBL) has approved a 28 per cent dividend for the year ended December 31, 2025, at its 34th Annual General Meeting (AGM)...
Potato-laden truck falls as Bailey Bridge collapses
A truck loaded with potatoes fell into a canal after a Bailey bridge collapsed in Mathbaria Upazila of Pirojpur district while the vehicle was crossing...
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...