The proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27 carries substantial allocations for road and rail infrastructure, with multiple mega projects lined up for implementation, State Minister for Road Transport and Railways Habibur Rashid told parliament on Sunday (June 28).
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on Sunday (June 28) sentenced three former police officials, including former Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Habibur Rahman, to death for crimes against humanity committed during the July uprising, including the attempted killing of a youth hanging from the ledge of an under-construction building in Rampura and the fatal shooting of two civilians.
Prime Minister (PM)Tarique Rahman made an unscheduled visit to the Bangladesh Space Research and Remote Sensing Organisation (SPARRSO), inspecting the agency's facilities and holding impromptu exchanges with its staff.
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) is set to deliver judgment Sunday (June 28) in a crimes against humanity case arising from the killing of three civilians — including a seven-year-old child — and the shooting of another youth during the July 2024 uprising in Rampura, Dhaka.
Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has said Malaysia will support Bangladesh's bid for ASEAN membership, while China will provide maximum assistance for the Teesta project. Both countries have agreed to expedite the feasibility study process.
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has reaffirmed Bangladesh's commitment to pursuing a balanced, multi-dimensional foreign policy, saying the government will seek to maximise opportunities with every country while placing national interests above all else.