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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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Missing Elderly Man Allegedly Pushed In by BSF Reunited With Family After Border Ordeal
A 60-year-old man who was allegedly pushed toward Bangladesh by India's Border Security Force (BSF) at the Jamalpur border has been reunited with his family after spending hours stranded in the no-man's land. The dramatic episode ended after relatives identified him through videos circulating on social media and authorities completed legal formalities.
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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Budget 2026-27 Proposes Higher Cigarette Prices Across All Tiers to Discourage Tobacco Use
The government is set to increase cigarette prices across all categories under the proposed 2026-27 national budget, aiming to strengthen public health protection and discourage tobacco consumption through higher taxation and retail pricing.
June 11, 2026
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Court Approves Exhumation of Salman Shah’s Remains for Third Time in Renewed Death Investigation
A Dhaka court has granted permission to exhume the remains of late film star Salman Shah for a third time as investigators seek to determine the exact cause of his death nearly three decades after the incident. Authorities have also been instructed to conduct a fresh post-mortem examination and prepare a new inquest report.
June 10, 2026
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Govt Approves Fuel Imports Worth Tk17,033 Crore to Ensure Energy Supply
Cabinet committee clears four major petroleum import contracts for June-August 2026, covering diesel, jet fuel, furnace oil, and gasoline to meet growing domestic demand.
June 10, 2026
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Satkhira’s ‘Brazil Warrior’ Calls for Special ‘Brazil Card’ as World Cup Fever Sweeps Fans
A passionate Brazil supporter in Satkhira has captured public attention by demanding a government-issued “Brazil Card,” arguing that football fans contribute to the economy through their World Cup enthusiasm and spending.
June 10, 2026
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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to Visit Cox’s Bazar on June 13
Prime Minister set to inaugurate development projects, launch a nationwide tree plantation campaign, attend public events, and meet local stakeholders during a daylong visit to Cox’s Bazar district.