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India’s newly appointed High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi arrived in Dhaka on Friday morning (June 12), marking the formal start of his diplomatic assignment in the country.
The proposed national budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, amounting to Tk 9,38,000 crore, has been approved by the Cabinet ahead of its presentation in parliament.
The government will provide rice to 55 lakh low-income families at Tk 15 per kg under the food-friendly programme, with each family receiving 30 kg per month for six months of the year. Additionally, rice will be sold in the open market to 1.15 crore families at Tk 30 per kg. Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury announced the proposal while presenting the 2026-27 fiscal year budget in the National Parliament on Thursday afternoon, June 11.
Football transcends not just mere sport; it embodies passion, fervor, culture, and serves as the heartbeat for billions globally. The FIFA World Cup, occurring every four years, stands as the largest sporting event on the planet, where individuals set aside differences in language, religion, ethnicity, and geography to unite in support of 22 players pursuing a ball. This event fosters a unique sense of community and shared experience among diverse populations.
Today, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury will present the national budget for the fiscal year 2026-27. This will be the country's 55th budget and the first budget of the government led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
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In a thrilling display of resilience and skill, Bangladesh triumphed over Australia by 5 wickets in the second ODI at Mirpur, sealing a landmark series victory—their first ever against the Australians in ODI cricket with a match still to play. The team’s monumental win, however, was overshadowed by alarming news as captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz was hospitalized following the match.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off with a Group A clash between Mexico and South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Thursday, June 11, with the match starting at 1:00 am Bangladesh time following an opening ceremony.
Bangladesh have created history by securing their first-ever ODI series victory against Australia, winning the second match by five wickets under the Duckworth-Lewis method in Dhaka on Thursday, June 11. The win gives Bangladesh an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series with one game remaining.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a 15-member squad for the three-match T20 series against Australia, which begins on June 17 at home following the ODI series.
Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, ESPN has introduced two free-to-play prediction games, giving football fans worldwide a chance to test their knowledge and compete for cash prizes.
Cricket Australia (CA) has canceled the previously scheduled three-match Women's T20I series against Bangladesh, originally set for October, due to the upcoming 2027 ICC Women's Champions Trophy.
US President Donald Trump has claimed that the conflict between the United States and Iran has come to an end, asserting that Tehran has agreed not to develop nuclear weapons under a new understanding between the two sides.
Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati, the eldest daughter of King Maha Vajiralongkorn and a prominent member of the royal family, has died at the age of 47 after remaining in a coma for more than three years.
India has summoned a senior US diplomat and demanded an end to attacks on vessels after three Indian sailors were killed in a US strike on an oil tanker off the coast of Oman.
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has held a protest procession and rally in the capital to protest against the proposed national budget, calling it 'anti-people and plundering'.
The Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) has expressed reluctance to welcome the proposed national budget, terming it a "big hollow budget". In a statement on Thursday, June 11, the party said the budget offers no hope of reducing living costs or creating new employment; rather, it will exacerbate inequality.
Police have once again arrested Nasima Sultana Mahua, a leader of the banned Bangladesh Mohila Awami League, from her home in the Palbari Gazirghat Road area of Jashore city late on Wednesday night, June 10. Kotwali Police Station Inspector Kazi Babul Hossain confirmed the matter.
Leaders who were excluded from the newly announced full-fledged central committee of Bangladesh Jatiotabadi Jubodal staged a sit-in and march in front of BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman's Gulshan office on Monday, June 8, alleging that the contributions of dedicated and activist leaders were not properly evaluated. Around fifty leaders and activists took part in the protest.
The FIFA World Cup 2026, widely regarded as “The Greatest Show on Earth,” begins today (June 11), ushering in a new era for international football with the largest tournament in the competition’s history.
The tragic death of seven-year-old Fatima Akhter in a pond near the Hazrat Khan Jahan Ali (R.) Shrine in Bagerhat cannot simply be dismissed as an accident, especially given the numerous warning signs that preceded this incident. There have also been previous occurrences of fatalities.
As the world grapples with an ongoing energy crisis, the need for renewable energy has never been more urgent. The price of fossil fuels continues to rise globally, and the impacts of climate change are being felt by communities around the world. Bangladesh, with its increasing population and growing energy demands, faces the dual challenge of improving access to energy while also addressing environmental concerns.
India's new High Commissioner to Dhaka, Dinesh Trivedi, has expressed hope that the bilateral relations between the people of India and Bangladesh will further strengthen.
India's newly appointed High Commissioner, Dinesh Trivedi, will arrive in Dhaka on Friday, June 12. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the matter.
Following its historic run at the Cannes Film Festival last year, Bangladeshi filmmaker Adnan Al Rajeev's short film Ali has achieved another major international milestone by winning the Short Film Prize at the South by Southwest (SXSW) London Festival. The festival authorities officially announced the award on Wednesday (June 10).
Irregular sleep patterns driven by late-night work, social media use and inconsistent routines are increasingly disrupting people’s sleep schedules, with many waking up late in the morning. However, health experts consistently emphasise that waking up early—combined with adequate, quality sleep—is beneficial for both physical and mental well-being.
The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has termed the proposed national budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year as business and investment-friendly overall. However, the chamber noted that the budget's real success will depend on achieving high revenue targets and ensuring effective implementation of announced reforms.
