The proposed FY2026–27 budget presents a stark assessment of the financial sector’s long-running weaknesses but offers limited detail on how the BNP-led government plans to reform it.

Timely dissemination of early warning messages and prompt response measures can significantly reduce casualties and economic losses from storms, floods, heavy rainfall, and lightning, said speakers at a dialogue yesterday.

The allocation for agriculture in the proposed FY2026-27 budget has increased marginally in nominal terms.

Low-lying areas of Nalitabari, Jhenaigati and Sreebardi upazilas in Sherpur district were inundated yesterday following heavy rainfall and a sudden influx of hill runoff from upstream areas.

The budget outlines strategies to connect highly educated and skilled Bangladeshi professionals living abroad with local education and research projects.

The government has proposed lower allocations for roads, railways and shipping in FY2026-27 compared with the previous fiscal year. However, experts say the focus should be less on the size of the budget and more on the government’s ability to implement it.

Taxes on almost all daily essentials, including rice, lentils, fish, meat, sugar, salt, edible oil, and spices, have been reduced to help control prices and ease the burden on ordinary people.

United Medical College Hospital (UMCH) organised a first-of-its-kind public awareness campaign to mark Global Fatty Liver Day yesterday, bringing together renowned artists to raise awareness about liver health through the power of art, said a press release.

Speaking in Kunming, Kayser Kamal highlighted the need for stronger regional connectivity, trade corridors and digital cooperation

Employees’ association thanks the government, but says actual salary increases will determine the impact

Dinesh Trivedi to Arrive in Bangladesh Tomorrow

The Power Division issued a notification today

After cleaning, the adjacent Kapasia–Sreepur regional road returns to normal condition

China to provide grant financing for key project aimed at boosting connectivity and economic activity in southern Bangladesh

Proposed rules ban posters, restrict digital campaigning and AI misuse, set limits on rallies, vehicles and sound systems ahead of phased local polls from November

Shosti Chandra Barman was identified after his family contacted BGB following a viral social media video

Tk 10 stamp, souvenir sheet and data card released at Jatiya Sangsad Secretariat ceremony

Video of incident at Agrabad office goes viral; CBA leaders deny assault allegation

“Team Bangladesh” has secured the second runner-up position at the HSBC/HKU Business Case Challenge 2026, one of the world’s leading undergraduate business case competitions jointly organised by HSBC and the University of Hong Kong (HKU).

The Election Commission is likely to publish the draft of code of conduct within next week, following a meeting ahead of the upcoming union parishad elections expected to begin in October this year.