Wednesday | 17 June 2026 | Reg No- 06
The proposed national budget for FY2026-27 fails to introduce a tobacco tax and price structure capable of achieving the twin objectives of protecting public health and increasing government revenue, experts said at a press conference on Wednesday.They warned that the
In an age when travel often means crowded attractions, endless social media updates, and hurried itineraries, finding a place that encourages visitors to simply pause and breathe can feel increasingly rare.Tucked away in the lush surroundings of Shreepur in Gazipur,
Bangladesh is set to extend railway connectivity to 10 more districts, Railway Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam announced on Tuesday, marking a significant step toward the government’s pledge to connect all 64 districts by railway.Speaking at a press conference at the
Prime Minister’s Infor-mation and Broadcasting Adviser Zahed Ur Rahman on Tuesday described the 2-hour delay he faced at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport as harassment and said his decision to return to Bangladesh was an “immediate protest” by the
Ad-din Medical College Hospital Executive Director (ED) Dr Sheikh Mohiuddin has voluntarily resigned following the deaths of six newborns. The Board of Directors has appointed Retired Dhaka University Microbiology Professor Jamalunnesa to take over the responsibilities.Meanwhile, Health and Family Welfare
Amid a relentless surge in the cost of living, overall inflation in Bangladesh reached 9.42 percent in May 2026, with food inflation also breaching the 9 percent mark, according to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS). The latest data, consistent
After nearly two hours of blockade demanding payment of outstanding wages and other benefits, workers of Nassa Group cleared the main road near Love Road in Dhaka's Tejgaon industrial area on Tuesday , allowing traffic to resume.Tejgaon Industrial Area Police
The opposition has called for a special parliamentary committee aimed at comprehensive constitutional reform rather than partial amendments to the existing Constitution. Opposition Leader and Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, said the opposition would participate only if the
Domestic workers and labour rights activists on Tuesday called for stronger legal protection, fair wages and full recognition of domestic workers as workers, marking International Domestic Workers Day 2026 through rallies, human chains and discussions in Dhaka.A consultation titled “Strengthening
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has emphasized the importance of expanding sports, cultural activities, and innovation-based competitions to protect the country's youth and future generations from the devastating impact of drug abuse.He said that engaging young people in positive and productive
