Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) has voiced concern over the recent incidents along the Bangladesh-India border where people of all ages were forcibly pushed into Bangladesh by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) and left stranded in no-man’s land for extended periods.

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury yesterday proposed a range of transport benefits for senior citizens, including free travel on government-operated trains and discounted fares on metro rail services, as part of the national budget for FY2026-27.

Two men were sent to jail yesterday over separate rape charges, while a teenage boy was stabbed as he resisted a rape attempt on him.

Although the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27 offers some measures that are aligned with the government’s Smooth Transition Strategy (STS) for LDC graduation, it lacks a dedicated framework with preparations for this watershed moment, which is due in November, experts said.

Three children with measles-like symptoms died in the 24 hours until 8:00am yesterday, raising Bangladesh’s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 642, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

The proposed FY2026–27 budget presents a stark assessment of the financial sector’s long-running weaknesses but offers limited detail on how the BNP-led government plans to reform it.

Timely dissemination of early warning messages and prompt response measures can significantly reduce casualties and economic losses from storms, floods, heavy rainfall, and lightning, said speakers at a dialogue yesterday.

The allocation for agriculture in the proposed FY2026-27 budget has increased marginally in nominal terms.

Speaking in Kunming, Kayser Kamal highlighted the need for stronger regional connectivity, trade corridors and digital cooperation

Employees’ association thanks the government, but says actual salary increases will determine the impact

Dinesh Trivedi to Arrive in Bangladesh Tomorrow

The Power Division issued a notification today

After cleaning, the adjacent Kapasia–Sreepur regional road returns to normal condition

China to provide grant financing for key project aimed at boosting connectivity and economic activity in southern Bangladesh

Proposed rules ban posters, restrict digital campaigning and AI misuse, set limits on rallies, vehicles and sound systems ahead of phased local polls from November

Shosti Chandra Barman was identified after his family contacted BGB following a viral social media video

Tk 10 stamp, souvenir sheet and data card released at Jatiya Sangsad Secretariat ceremony

Video of incident at Agrabad office goes viral; CBA leaders deny assault allegation

Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal Aminul Islam yesterday expressed hope that verdicts in three crimes against humanity cases linked to the July 2024 uprising would be delivered within June.

The government plans to introduce an arts and culture textbook for class- IV students next year, featuring chapters on art and crafts, music, dance, and theatre, State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj said yesterday.