Current Affairs
Tk300 SIM tax proposed to be scrapped, revenue may decrease by Tk1,200
A relief news is going to come for mobile phone users in the new budget. The government is likely to propose to completely withdraw the existing tax of Tk300 imposed on mobile SIM cards. It is known that this announcement may come in the budget of the upcoming fiscal year 2026-27.
Man crushed to death between two buses in Chankharpul
A 40-year-old pharmaceutical company employee was tragically killed after being crushed between two competing buses in the capital’s Chankharpul area on Wednesday afternoon. Following the incident, agitated locals managed to detain both vehicles involved in the accident.
New Act may tighten government grip on NHRC, fears TIB
Transparency International Bangladesh has expressed grave concern saying that the draft National Human Rights Commission Act 2026 could make the rights body dependent on the government and law enforcement agencies.
Chhatra Dal seizes Biswa Sahitya Kendra library for keeping books on Bangabandhu
A group of Chhatra Dal leaders and activists seized the mobile library vehicle of Biswa Sahitya Kendra in Rajshahi for having books on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the past governments.
Magura's Amjad makes 7.5-kilometer German flag with land sale money
Amjad Hossain, a farmer-fan of Magura, has set a unique example of immense love for the German football team. On the occasion of the World Cup, he made a large flag measuring about seven and a half kilometers long, for which he spent the money from selling his land.
Govt okays Tk17,033cr fuel oil imports for June-August
Govt okays Tk17,033cr fuel oil imports for June-August
Bangladesh's per capita income crosses $3,000 for first time
For the first time in the country's history, Bangladesh's per capita income rose to Tk3,68,873, equivalent to $3,020, in the outgoing FY2025-26, according to provisional estimates of the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) released today (10 June).
Zubaida Rahman calls for planting trees to build a habitable planet
Dr. Zubaida Rahman called for increasing greening to protect the environment at an event organized at Dhaka University to promote tree plantation and scientific thinking. She said that there is no alternative to tree plantation to make the country's villages and cities greener, cleaner and liveable for future generations.
BNP government to present highest-ever budget for health sector: State minister
The BNP government will present the highest-ever budget for the health sector, State Minister for Health Dr M A Muheet has said.
Bring foreign investment, get 1.5% commission: PM tells Parliament
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said that if foreign investment can be brought to Bangladesh, a 1.5 percent consultancy fee or commission will be given. He gave this information in response to a question from BNP member of the reserved women's seat, Zaharat Adib Chowdhury, during the question and answer session in the National Parliament on Wednesday (June 10).