A staggering 427 people lost their lives and 1,194 others were injured in road, rail, and waterway accidents across Bangladesh during the 15-day Eid-ul-Azha travel period, according to a report by the Passenger Welfare Association of Bangladesh (PWAB).
Mahmud Hasan Khan, managing director of Rising Group, has been elected uncontested as president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) for the 2025–2027 term.
Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul on Saturday (June 14) has said that the Law Ministry is actively working to accelerate case resolution, reduce legal expenses, and ensure broader access to justice.
The government has increased alert in Bangladesh as a new type of Corona has spread in several countries, including neighboring India. In such a situation, the Directorate Of Secondary & Higher Education (DSHE) has called for the implementation of five-point instructions to ensure compliance with hygiene rules in all educational institutions in the country.
The government would keep the tax-free income threshold at Tk3.5 lakh.
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed today unveiled the national budget proposing an allocation of Tk22,520 crore aiming at ensuring energy security and modernizing the distribution system and generating 3,400 MW of electricity from clean sources by 2028.