Yunus leads second round of talks with political parties

The National Consensus Commission, chaired by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, convened its second round of discussions with political parties and alliances on Monday, June 2, 2025, at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital.

Budget 2025-26: Scholarships for Ebtedayee students and increased MPO for madrasas

In a significant move to support madrasa education, the interim government has proposed scholarships for Ebtedayee students and increased Monthly Payment Order (MPO) enrolment for madrasas in the 2025-26 fiscal year budget.

Budget 2025-26: Primary education allocation reduced by Tk 3,416cr

The proposed budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year has reduced the allocation for the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education by 3,416 crore taka compared to the 2024-25 fiscal year, raising concerns among sector stakeholders.

Salehuddin sets revenue target at Tk 5.64 lakh crore

The proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2025–26 sets the revenue collection target at Tk 5.64 lakh crore, which is equivalent to 9 per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP)...

Budget 2025–26: Tax-free income limit kept unchanged, minimum tax for new taxpayers Tk 1,000

Salehuddin projects Tk 2.26 lakh crore budget deficit

The proposed budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 has projected a deficit of Tk 2,26,000 crore, down from Tk 2,56,000 crore in the current fiscal year, representing 3.6% of the GDP...

BNP team at Foreign Service Academy to meet Yunus

A delegation of BNP arrived at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital's Baily Road to hold a meeting with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Monday, 2 June.

Budget 2025-26: Increased allocation for agriculture, food, and fisheries

The proposed budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year includes a significant increase in funding for the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Food, and Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, underscoring the government's commitment to strengthening these critical sectors.

Budget 2025–26: Electricity prices to remain unchanged amid inflation concerns

In a move aimed at curbing inflationary pressure, the interim government has decided not to increase electricity prices in the fiscal year 2025–26 budget, while simultaneously targeting a 10 per cent reduction in power generation costs to ease the burden of subsidies.

We prioritise people over infrastructure: Salehuddin

“For the first time, we are proposing a budget that is smaller than the previous one. Instead of merely highlighting physical infrastructure development, this time we are giving priority to people,” said Salehuddin while unveiling the proposed budget for FY 2025-26 in a televised speech...

Budget 2025-26: Salehuddin proposes lifting import duties on 110 US products, prepares for trade talks

Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed announced a strategic plan to reduce customs duties on imported goods and initiate trade discussions with the United States. A key proposal includes the complete withdrawal of import duties on 110 products, primarily from the US, to facilitate smoother trade relations.

Tk 405cr budgetary allocation for July martyrs’ family, injured victims

Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has proposed a Tk 405 crore allocation for July mass uprising martyrs’ families, and injured victims in 2025-26 fiscal year...

Budget 2025-26 allocation highlights: EC gets Tk 2,956cr, who gets what

The interim government in the national budget for fiscal year 2025–26 allocated Tk 2,956 crore for the Election Commission Secretariat, signalling the government’s commitment to preparing for national elections to ensure a political transition.

12 kg LPG price cut by Tk 28

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission, BERC, has reduced the price of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) by Tk 28 to Tk 1,403 per 12 kg cylinder...

Finance adviser starts unveiling budget for FY 2025-26

Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has started presenting the national budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The pre-recorded budget speech of Dr Salehuddin is being aired on Bangladesh Television and Bangladesh Betar around 3:00pm on Monday, June 2...

Advisory council approves FY2025–26 nat’l budget

The advisory council of the interim government has approved the revised national budget for the fiscal year 2024–25, the proposed national budget for FY2025–26, and the Finance Bill 2025–26 at a special meeting held on Monday.

Jamaat meets EC, hopes for swift restoration of registration

The Election Commission (EC) will soon restore the registration and election symbol of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, according to AHM Hamidur Rahman Azad, Assistant Secretary General of the party. He stated that the EC has shown a “positive attitude” regarding the matter.

SC stays order, clears way for Nagad administrator to act

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has stayed the Chamber Judge Court’s order that had suspended the appointment of an administrator to the mobile financial service provider Nagad. As a result, there is now no legal barrier to the administrator performing his duties.

Consensus commission’s 2nd round talks with parties this afternoon

The second round of dialogue between the National Consensus Commission and political parties will be held on Monday afternoon.

Sinha murder: Death sentences for Pradeep, Liaqat upheld

The High Court has upheld the death sentences of Pradeep Kumar Das, former Officer-in-Charge of Teknaf Police Station, and Inspector Md Liaqat Ali in the murder case of Major (Retd) Sinha Md Rashed Khan.