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FY27 budget sets 10 priorities to achieve 6.5% growth
03:56 PM, 11 Jun 2026 ThursdayTo restore macroeconomic stability, achieve 6.5 per cent economic growth in the next fiscal year, reduce inflation to 7.5 per cent, and strengthen the foundation for sustainable development, the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026–27 has identified 10 key priorities, or strategic pathways.
Budget 2026-27: Tk 500cr allocated to attract newer entrepreneurs
03:51 PM, 11 Jun 2026 ThursdayAn allocation of around Tk 500 crore has been proposed in the national budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 to attract new entrepreneurs, in consideration of the potential of the country's information and communication technology (ICT) sector.
Iran strikes US bases, closes Hormuz
03:38 PM, 11 Jun 2026 ThursdayIran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has claimed it carried out retaliatory strikes on US military installations in the region following new American attacks inside Iran, according to Iranian state-linked media.
Finance minister starts unveiling budget 2026-27
03:13 PM, 11 Jun 2026 ThursdayFinance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has started placing the national budget –with a financial outlay of Tk 9.38 lakh crore – for the fiscal year 2026-27 in Parliament , mapping out a strategy targeted at stabilisation and fiscal reform.
New York renames streets after Pele, Henry ahead of World Cup
03:02 PM, 11 Jun 2026 ThursdayNew York has honored two footballing greats by temporarily renaming streets after Thierry Henry and Pele ahead of the World Cup kickoff.
Raphinha eager to deliver for Ancelotti as Brazil get set for World Cup bid
02:58 PM, 11 Jun 2026 ThursdayBrazil star Raphinha intends to repay the faith shown in him by new coach Carlo Ancelotti at the World Cup after frequently proving to be the nemesis of the Italian during past encounters at club level.
3 Indian sailors killed in US attack on tanker off Oman coast
02:11 PM, 11 Jun 2026 ThursdayThree Indian seafarers, initially reported missing, have died after a vessel was attacked by US forces off the coast of Oman earlier this week, Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said.
Hadi’s heroism to be included in textbooks
01:53 PM, 11 Jun 2026 ThursdayThe government has decided to include the heroic story of Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of Inqilab Mancha, in school textbooks under the upcoming national curriculum, with lessons covering his life, work, martyrdom and related events from the 2028 academic year.
Five nominated for National Wildlife Conservation Award 2026
01:33 PM, 11 Jun 2026 ThursdayTwo individuals and three institutions have been nominated for the National Wildlife Conservation Award 2026 in recognition of their outstanding contributions to wildlife conservation, education, research and combating wildlife crimes.
Cabinet approves proposed nat’l budget for FY 2026-27
12:57 PM, 11 Jun 2026 ThursdayThe cabinet has approved the proposed national budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The proposal was approved at 10:00 am on Thursday during a special meeting presided over by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, held at the Jatiya Sangsad Secretariat in Dhaka.
NU first-year honours exams to begin on July 27
12:37 PM, 11 Jun 2026 ThursdayThe first-year honours examinations under the National University (NU) will begin on July 27, with tests scheduled from 1:30 pm every day, according to a notice issued on Wednesday.
PM unveils commemorative stamp marking FIFA World Cup
11:54 AM, 11 Jun 2026 ThursdayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday unveiled a commemorative postage stamp, marking the FIFA World Cup 2026.
5 suffer burns in Narayanganj gas explosion
11:41 AM, 11 Jun 2026 ThursdayAt least five people, including four members of a family, sustained burn injuries in a fire triggered by a gas leak explosion at a flat in Madanpur of Narayanganj on Thursday morning.
World Cup set to kick off in Mexico in first-ever 48-team edition
11:38 AM, 11 Jun 2026 ThursdayThe World Cup kicks off Thursday with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, launching a sprawling tournament of 48 teams that will last nearly six weeks.
Gold prices drop by Tk 4,432 per bhori
11:27 AM, 11 Jun 2026 ThursdayThe prices of gold in the country have decreased again, with the rate of 22-carat gold falling by Tk 4,432 per bhori (11.664 grams), taking the new price to Tk 218,350.
Australia opt to bat as Bangladesh eye historic series win
10:49 AM, 11 Jun 2026 ThursdayAustralia won the toss in the second ODI and elected to bat first against Bangladesh on Thursday (June 11). The second ODI is scheduled to begin at 11:00 am at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.
Gates says Epstein tried to blackmail him over extramarital affairs
10:23 AM, 11 Jun 2026 ThursdayBillionaire Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates testified before a US congressional committee on Wednesday that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Espstein tried to blackmail him by using his extramarital affairs against him.
Kuwait temporarily closes airspace after Iranian attacks
09:48 AM, 11 Jun 2026 ThursdayKuwait said Thursday it would temporarily close its airspace from 4:50 am (0150 GMT) and divert flights to alternative airports, after Iranian attacks in the region.
FIFA chief defends WC ticket prices, brushes off visa row
09:32 AM, 11 Jun 2026 ThursdayFIFA President Gianni Infantino brushed off criticism over World Cup visa issues and sky-high ticket prices on Wednesday in a defiant eve-of-tournament press conference.
US renews Iran attacks; Tehran claims Strait of Hormuz closure
09:12 AM, 11 Jun 2026 ThursdayThe United States launched a new wave of attacks against Iran on Wednesday night as efforts to end the three-month old war sputtered, and Tehran hit back saying it will target any ship going through the Strait of Hormuz.