#Bangladesh
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PM Tarique Rahman Launches Nationwide Drive to Plant 250 Million Trees, Visits July Martyr Wasim's Grave in Cox's Bazar
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has inaugurated an ambitious five-year programme to plant 250 million trees across Bangladesh, aiming to boost environmental conservation and create jobs, while also paying tribute to July Uprising martyr Mohammad Wasim during his visit to Cox's Bazar.
June 13, 2026
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BGB Urges BSF to Stop 'Push-In' Attempts Along Bangladesh-India Border
Bangladesh's border force has called on India's Border Security Force to halt alleged attempts to force people across the frontier, as tensions over "push-in" incidents continue to strain relations between the neighbouring countries.
June 13, 2026
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Bangladesh Aims to Become South Asia’s Most Competitive Investment Destination, Says Foreign Minister
Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has outlined an ambitious roadmap to transform Bangladesh into South Asia’s leading investment hub, pledging structural reforms, stronger economic diplomacy, and closer collaboration with global partners to navigate mounting international challenges.
June 13, 2026
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Woman Dies Days After Snatching Attempt Throws Her From Rickshaw in Dhaka
A 42-year-old pharmaceutical professional has died after sustaining critical injuries during a suspected snatching incident in Dhaka, highlighting renewed concerns over street crime and public safety in the capital.
June 12, 2026
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Ruppur Nuclear Power Plant’s First Unit Expected to Begin Operation in November: Power Minister
Bangladesh Power Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood Tuku says the country is preparing to bring the first unit of the Ruppur Nuclear Power Plant online by November as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen national electricity production capacity.
June 12, 2026
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Bangladesh Proposes Monorail Network in Budget to Ease Dhaka's Traffic Congestion
The proposed 2026-27 national budget outlines plans to introduce a monorail-based feeder network connected to Dhaka's metro system, alongside new MRT lines and environmentally friendly electric buses, as part of a broader strategy to modernise urban transportation.
June 12, 2026
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India’s New High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi Calls for Stronger Bangladesh-India Ties
Newly appointed Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, has expressed optimism about the future of Bangladesh-India relations, emphasizing shared history, culture, and mutual interests while pledging to work together for the benefit of the people of both nations.
June 12, 2026
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Bangladesh Proposes First-Ever Fisheries Insurance Scheme in Budget 2026-27
The government plans to introduce the country's first fisheries insurance programme to protect fish farmers from financial losses, while expanding support for fishermen, promoting mechanisation in commercial fish farms and targeting $1 billion in fish export earnings by 2030.
June 12, 2026
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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.