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South Korea votes for new president after Yoon’s ouster
09:40 AM, 03 Jun 2025 TuesdaySouth Koreans began voting Tuesday for a new president, six months to the day after ex-leader Yoon Suk Yeol plunged the country into political chaos with his disastrous declaration of martial law.
Democratic transition, reforms not mutually exclusive: Fakhrul
09:10 AM, 03 Jun 2025 TuesdayBNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that democratic transition, justice, and reforms are not mutually exclusive, and must happen together to move the nation forward.
SI killed after being hit by bus in Dhaka
08:26 AM, 03 Jun 2025 TuesdayA police officer was killed after being hit by a bus of Balaka Paribahan on the slope of the Khilgaon flyover in the capital’s Shahjahanpur area on Monday night. The deceased, Kamrul Islam (37), a sub-inspector (SI), was posted at Motijheel Police Station under the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP).
Tax-free status proposed for Nobel, 10 other int’l awards
12:48 AM, 03 Jun 2025 TuesdayThe Nobel Prize and ten other prestigious international awards are proposed to be tax-exempt in Bangladesh for the upcoming fiscal year.
FICCI finds positive steps in budget, flags concern over tax hikes
10:04 PM, 02 Jun 2025 MondayThe Foreign Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has given a mixed reaction to the national budget for FY2025- 26...
DCCI finds budget falls short of business expectations
09:45 PM, 02 Jun 2025 MondayThe proposed national budget has fallen short of meeting the expectations of the business community in fostering a conducive environment for business growth and investment, said Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) President Taskeen Ahmed in his initial reaction on Monday.
Proposed budget contractionary: BUILD
09:41 PM, 02 Jun 2025 MondayThe proposed budget for the fiscal 2025-26, estimated at Tk 7.9 trillion is a contractionary one targeting realistic GDP growth and lower inflation at 8%, says Business Initiative Leading Development (BUILD) on Monday in its budget reaction...
Budget 2025-26: Realistic but lacks structural reforms, says Selim Raihan
09:40 PM, 02 Jun 2025 MondayThe proposed budget for Bangladesh’s 2025-26 fiscal year, presented by Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on June 2, 2025, reflects a realistic approach to addressing the country’s multifaceted economic challenges, according to Dr Selim Raihan, Executive Director of the South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM).
Charges on bank deposits up to Tk 3 lakh to be waived
09:12 PM, 02 Jun 2025 MondayThe government has proposed removing excise duty on bank deposits up to Taka 300,000, offering relief to the low and middle-income account holders...
Budget 2025-26: Whitening black money through real estate to contiue
08:34 PM, 02 Jun 2025 MondayThe proposed budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, presented by Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Monday, June 2, 2025, retains the controversial provision allowing individuals to whiten black money by investing in apartments, flats, or building construction.
Govt transfers 252 lower court judges
08:28 PM, 02 Jun 2025 MondayIn a reshuffle in judiciary, the government has transferred a total of 252 lower court judges...
Not a single reason to delay elections beyond December: BNP
08:19 PM, 02 Jun 2025 MondayThere is no justification for holding elections after December, said Salahuddin Ahmed, a member of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Standing Committee, emphasising that all necessary reforms can be completed well ahead of the proposed timeline.
Yunus vows announcing July Charter on political consensus
07:03 PM, 02 Jun 2025 MondayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday said the July Charter will be announced by reaching consensus with all political parties. "We all have gathered here today for the welfare of the country...we hope that we will be able to prepare a very beautiful July Charter by reaching consensus with all political parties," he said.
Budget 2025-26: Tax cut on internet, mobile services proposed
06:57 PM, 02 Jun 2025 MondayThe national budget for 2025-26 fiscal year has proposed a reduction of source tax on internet and mobile services which people concerned see positive for the users...
Budget 2025-26: Allocation for defence lowers by Tk 1,316cr
06:52 PM, 02 Jun 2025 MondayThe proposed budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year allocates Tk 40,698 crore to the defence sector, a reduction of Tk 1,316 crore compared to the 2024-25 fiscal year’s proposed allocation of Tk 42,014 crore.
Budget 2025–26: Import duties on artillery, mortars, torpedoes withdrawn
06:16 PM, 02 Jun 2025 MondayIn a move tied to broader trade negotiations with the United States, the interim government has proposed zero import duties on a list of military-grade weapons, including artillery, mortars, and torpedoes, as part of a larger effort to align Bangladesh’s customs policy with international trade expectations.
Budget 2025-26: Health sector gets Tk 41,908cr allocation
06:16 PM, 02 Jun 2025 MondayThe government will allocate Tk 41,908 crore for the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in the upcoming fiscal year 2025-26, marking a modest increase aimed at strengthening the country’s healthcare system...
Budget 2025-26: Inflation target set at 6.5%
05:57 PM, 02 Jun 2025 MondayFinance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed announced a target to maintain inflation at 6.5 per cent for the 2025-26 fiscal year budget, emphasising price control as the top priority.
Budget 2025-26: Products with potential price reductions
05:45 PM, 02 Jun 2025 MondayAs the 54th national budget and the first under the interim government led by Dr Muhammad Yunus, it prioritises inflation control while fostering an equitable and sustainable economy. The budget includes duty reductions and VAT exemptions on various products and services, potentially lowering their prices, though some products may see price increases due to higher duties.
Klaasen announces retirement from int’l cricket
05:41 PM, 02 Jun 2025 MondaySouth Africa wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen has announced that he is stepping away from international cricket, as he looks to prioritise his T20 league future...