Kuwait reopens airspace after Iranian attacks: civil aviation body

Kuwait's military had earlier said air defences were engaging ‘hostile aerial targets’
11 June 2026, 18:21 PM

New pay scale from July 1: Secretariat employees welcome budget announcement

Employees’ association thanks the government, but says actual salary increases will determine the impact
11 June 2026, 18:16 PM

FY 2026-27 budget: Tk 4,401 crore proposed for EC as local polls near

Allocation rises by Tk 1,445 crore from the outgoing fiscal year’s initial budget
11 June 2026, 18:07 PM

Aguirre relives 1986 memories as Mexico prepare for World Cup opener

Coach Javier Aguirre drew on memories of Mexico's last home World Cup on Wednesday as he prepared to lead the hosts into the tournament opener against South Africa, four decades after taking the field as a player at the Estadio Azteca.
11 June 2026, 17:48 PM

Miraz rested as Robiul earns maiden Test call-up for Zimbabwe tour

Pace bowler Robiul Haque has earned his maiden Test call-up following impressive performances in first-class cricket.
11 June 2026, 17:43 PM

Man held over alleged rape of a woman and her niece in Jashore

Accused arrested during a late-night police operation
11 June 2026, 17:27 PM
11 June 2026, 17:19 PM

Madrasa teacher on the run after alleged rape, knife attack on student in Munshiganj

14-year-old boy in critical condition at DMCH; police launch special drive to detain suspect
11 June 2026, 17:10 PM

Hridoy named T20I vice-captain as Bangladesh announce squad for Australia series

Selectors confirmed that Saif Hassan had asked to step down as vice-captain, paving the way for Hridoy to become Litton Das's deputy.
11 June 2026, 17:03 PM

Shopping malls, markets to stay open till 9pm

The Power Division issued a notification today
11 June 2026, 16:57 PM

Budget duty tweaks bring mixed bag for consumers

Electric vehicles, cancer medicines and laptops to get cheaper while cigarettes, smart watches to cost more
11 June 2026, 16:34 PM

FIFA World Cup 2026: Key facts and stats

Player and club numbers: 1,248 players from 449 clubs in 71 countries. 357 players have previous World Cup experience; 891 are debutants.
11 June 2026, 16:20 PM

Deaths of 6 newborns: DGHS cancels Ad-din Hospital’s licence

DGHS says hospital’s response was “unsatisfactory” and it can no longer admit or treat new patients
11 June 2026, 16:20 PM

Imported fossil fuel cars set to become costlier

Taxes on mid-range internal combustion engine vehicles will increase
11 June 2026, 16:06 PM

Duty cuts aim to boost EV adoption

It also proposes lowering taxes on imported electric vehicles
11 June 2026, 15:51 PM

TIN certificate likely to be made mandatory for opening bank accounts

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said while presenting the national budget for FY27 in parliament today
11 June 2026, 15:47 PM

Govt plans bond market push to cut reliance on bank lending

The government plans to expand the corporate bond market and promote alternative financing instruments to support long-term investment
11 June 2026, 15:35 PM

Govt bank borrowing target set at Tk 112,000 crore for FY27

To finance the deficit, Tk 127,000 crore is proposed to be sourced domestically and Tk 116,000 crore from external sources
11 June 2026, 15:29 PM

Why is Bangladesh Bank failing to handle Islami Bank with care?

Leadership changes, political tensions and deposit withdrawals fuel renewed instability at country’s largest Shariah-based lender
11 June 2026, 15:02 PM