Economy
Students to Receive Up to Tk1 Million in Loans for Overseas Higher Education Under Proposed Budget
Bangladesh's proposed 2026-27 national budget introduces a new education support initiative that would provide eligible students with loans of up to Tk10 lakh for overseas higher studies, alongside plans to incorporate third-language education into the national curriculum.
June 11, 2026
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Budget 2026-27 Proposes Expansion of Monthly Honorarium for Religious Caregivers Nationwide
The proposed national budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year has earmarked Tk1,081 crore for religious institutions, with plans to gradually extend monthly honorariums for imams, muezzins, khadems, priests and other religious service providers across the country.
June 11, 2026
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Govt Unveils Tk60,000 Crore Stimulus Package to Spur Investment and Create 2.5 Million Jobs
The government has announced a Tk60,000 crore stimulus package aimed at accelerating industrialisation, boosting private sector investment and expanding employment opportunities nationwide. The initiative, unveiled in the proposed 2026-27 budget, is expected to generate more than 2.5 million jobs while supporting key sectors of the economy through subsidised financing and targeted incentives.
June 11, 2026
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Govt Proposes Tk300 Crore Housing Support for Families of July Uprising Victims
The government has proposed allocating Tk300 crore in the upcoming national budget to provide housing assistance to families of those killed during the July Uprising and permanently incapacitated July fighters. Monthly allowances for martyrs' families and injured participants will also continue, while the number of beneficiaries is set to expand significantly.
June 11, 2026
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Budget 2026-27 Proposes Doubling Financial Assistance to Patients With Six Critical Diseases
The government has proposed increasing annual financial assistance from Tk50,000 to Tk100,000 for underprivileged patients suffering from six life-threatening diseases, aiming to ease the treatment burden on vulnerable families struggling with rising healthcare costs.
June 11, 2026
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Garment Sector Turmoil: Historic Labor Reforms Clash with Sudden Mass Layoffs in Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s ready-made garment sector is locked in a bitter stalemate this week, as newly enacted labor protections collide with a wave of sudden factory closures and unpaid wage protests across the capital.
June 11, 2026
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bKash Guide 2026 - Safe Mobile Banking Tips Every User Should Know
Mobile banking has become part of daily life in Bangladesh, with millions of people now using services like bKash to send money, pay bills, recharge phones, shop online and receive remittances. What once required a visit to a bank branch or payment counter can now be completed within seconds from a mobile phone.
May 18, 2026
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From Spending to Saving: How Households Are Rewriting Their Money Habits
As inflation, job uncertainty and rising daily expenses continue to pressure households, personal budgeting is no longer just a financial habit-it has become a survival strategy for many families and young earners.