Jatiya Sangsad (JS) on Tuesday passed a Tk 9,38,000 crore national budget for the fiscal year 2026-27. The budget for next fiscal set targets to accelerate economic growth to 6.5 per cent and bring inflation down to 7.5 per cent. This was the maiden budget for the Finance Minister after BNP formed the government this time following a victory on ...

The nation on Tuesday paid its last respects to eminent artist and cultural personality Mustafa Monwar, who was honoured with a state guard of honour at the Central Shaheed Minar before his burial at Banani Graveyard. An emotional atmosphere prevailed at the Central Shaheed Minar as Monwar’s body was brought there around 11:00 AM. Artists, writers, cultural activists, students and ...

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has praised Andy Burnham’s understanding of mayoral devolution, saying that London’s success benefits the entire UK. However, Sir Sadiq warned that he will challenge Mr Burnham if his decisions do not serve the capital’s interests. Mr Burnham, who is poised to enter Downing Street within weeks, has long championed shifting powers from Whitehall to local elected ...

Sreemangal Correspondent : Two motorcycle riders were killed in a head-on collision with a bus in Sreemangal upazila of Moulvibazar on Sunday afternoon. The accident occurred around 3pm in the Tea Sculpture area on the Dhaka-Sylhet regional highway. The deceased were identified as Saurav, 17, son of Ramzan Mia, and Nayeem, 17, son of Tajul Islam, both from Tegharia village ...

Bangladesh’s national football team has struggled to improve its FIFA ranking because of limited opportunities to play international matches, said State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque. FIFA rankings are determined largely by the number of international matches a team plays, the quality of its opponents and the results achieved, he said while responding to a question from Cumilla-4 ...

The summer superstar, watermelon, is known for its natural sweetness. With a little creativity, it can easily be transformed into light, satisfying drinks and dishes. In this collection, you will find two easy drink recipes, a smooth sorbet, and a refreshing salad, all designed to bring out the best of watermelon on warm, sunny days.   SPICY WATERMELON PUNCH Ingredients ...

The government of Bangladesh is going to formally notify media organizations to refrain from broadcasting any statements by the ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. Information and Broadcasting Adviser to the incumbent Prime Minister Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman said this adding that some local media outlets are broadcasting her statements. He made the remarks on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, while ...

Home Minister on Tuesday said the increase in reported rape cases across the country is primarily the result of improved reporting mechanisms, as victims can now file General Diaries (GDs) and First Information Reports (FIRs) without social or political interference. Speaking in the Jatiya Sangsad during a discussion on the proposed cuts to the Home Ministry’s operational and development budget ...

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Tuesday sentenced former Information Minister Hasanul Haque Inu over the killings of six people in Kushtia during the July Mass Uprising. A three-member bench of the International Crimes Tribunal-2 led by Justice Nazrul Islam Chowdhury delivered the verdict in the high-profile case. The two other members of the tribunal are Justice Md Manjurul Bashid ...

The bodies of five Bangladeshi expatriates arrived in Sylhet on Tuesday morning. A Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight, carrying the bodies, landed at Sylhet Osmani International Airport, at around 7AM. Later, the bodies were sent to their respective village homes for burial after completing the necessary formalities in presence of family members of the deceased, local representative, social and political persons ...