Budget FY26-27
Budget FY26-27
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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.
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.
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.
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.
After years of working illegally in India and months behind bars, 28 Bangladeshi migrant workers have finally returned home, bringing with them a stark warning about the risks of undocumented migration.
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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 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.
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.
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup kickoff, FIFA President Gianni Infantino urged critics to "chill and relax" during a press conference, regarding escalating controversies over US visa denials and steep ticket prices on Wednesday (June 10).
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.
Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates testified before the House Oversight Committee during a closed-door congressional hearing on Wednesday (June 10). In his opening statement, Gates revealed that disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein attempted to weaponize information about his extramarital affairs to blackmail him into maintaining a relationship.
India's Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed that three Indian seafarers initially reported missing have died after their Palau-flagged oil tanker, the MT Settebello, was attacked by US military forces in the Gulf of Oman earlier this week on Thursday (June 11). The bodies of all three missing crew members have been recovered and identified as deck cadet Aditya Sharma, engine fitter Shivanand Chaurasiya, and chief engineer Patnala Suresh.
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.
After years of working illegally in India and months behind bars, 28 Bangladeshi migrant workers have finally returned home, bringing with them a stark warning about the risks of undocumented migration.
President Ziaur Rahman was violently assassinated by a faction of army officers at the Chattogram Circuit House during the early hours of May 30, 1981. This marked the second assassination of a President of the People's Republic of Bangladesh within a decade following the nation's independence. A key figure in this incident was Major General M.A. Manzur. It is important to note that after the assassination of President Ziaur Rahman, M.A. Manzur assumed responsibility for the entire event and orchestrated a rebellion in Chattogram. He also put forth four demands, which included the declaration of martial law. Furthermore, he proclaimed the establishment of a revolutionary council. However, M.A. Manzur soon lost control amidst the unfolding events. Subsequently, he was also brutally killed in the Chattogram Cantonment on June 2. Former army officer Major General (Retd.) Amin Ahmed Chowdhury Bir Bikram candidly discussed these events in 2012, 31 years after the assassination of President Ziaur Rahman. It is essential to highlight that Major General (Retd.) Amin Ahmed Chowdhury was a close associate of President Ziaur Rahman, both professionally and personally. He fought alongside Ziaur Rahman during the Liberation War in 1971.
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.
