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Facebook and its messaging service Messenger are gradually returning to normal operation following a service disruption that affected users in Bangladesh and several other parts of the world on Friday evening, June 12 .
The proposed national budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, amounting to Tk 9,38,000 crore, has been approved by the Cabinet ahead of its presentation in parliament.
The government will provide rice to 55 lakh low-income families at Tk 15 per kg under the food-friendly programme, with each family receiving 30 kg per month for six months of the year. Additionally, rice will be sold in the open market to 1.15 crore families at Tk 30 per kg. Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury announced the proposal while presenting the 2026-27 fiscal year budget in the National Parliament on Thursday afternoon, June 11.
Football transcends not just mere sport; it embodies passion, fervor, culture, and serves as the heartbeat for billions globally. The FIFA World Cup, occurring every four years, stands as the largest sporting event on the planet, where individuals set aside differences in language, religion, ethnicity, and geography to unite in support of 22 players pursuing a ball. This event fosters a unique sense of community and shared experience among diverse populations.
Today, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury will present the national budget for the fiscal year 2026-27. This will be the country's 55th budget and the first budget of the government led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
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The 10th edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup gets underway on Friday (June 12) in England, marking the start of a global cricket showcase running alongside a packed international sporting calendar.
In a thrilling display of resilience and skill, Bangladesh triumphed over Australia by 5 wickets in the second ODI at Mirpur, sealing a landmark series victory—their first ever against the Australians in ODI cricket with a match still to play. The team’s monumental win, however, was overshadowed by alarming news as captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz was hospitalized following the match.
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Bangladesh have created history by securing their first-ever ODI series victory against Australia, winning the second match by five wickets under the Duckworth-Lewis method in Dhaka on Thursday, June 11. The win gives Bangladesh an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series with one game remaining.
Iran has expressed condolences over the death of three Indian sailors in a US attack on a commercial vessel off the coast of Oman in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The Trinamool Congress has plunged into a fresh crisis following its recent electoral defeat in West Bengal, with at least 19 Lok Sabha MPs reportedly aligning against party chief Mamata Banerjee. According to Indian media reports, the dissident lawmakers have expressed interest in joining the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
The death toll from a powerful earthquake that struck southern Philippines earlier this week has risen to 55, the country's disaster management authorities confirmed on Thursday (June 11).
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has held a protest procession and rally in the capital to protest against the proposed national budget, calling it 'anti-people and plundering'.
The Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) has expressed reluctance to welcome the proposed national budget, terming it a "big hollow budget". In a statement on Thursday, June 11, the party said the budget offers no hope of reducing living costs or creating new employment; rather, it will exacerbate inequality.
Police have once again arrested Nasima Sultana Mahua, a leader of the banned Bangladesh Mohila Awami League, from her home in the Palbari Gazirghat Road area of Jashore city late on Wednesday night, June 10. Kotwali Police Station Inspector Kazi Babul Hossain confirmed the matter.
Leaders who were excluded from the newly announced full-fledged central committee of Bangladesh Jatiotabadi Jubodal staged a sit-in and march in front of BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman's Gulshan office on Monday, June 8, alleging that the contributions of dedicated and activist leaders were not properly evaluated. Around fifty leaders and activists took part in the protest.
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The tragic death of seven-year-old Fatima Akhter in a pond near the Hazrat Khan Jahan Ali (R.) Shrine in Bagerhat cannot simply be dismissed as an accident, especially given the numerous warning signs that preceded this incident. There have also been previous occurrences of fatalities.
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Deputy Speaker of the National Parliament Barrister Kayser Kamal has called for direct road connectivity between Kunming and Chattogram and increased Chinese investment and cooperation in Bangladesh's health, education, tourism, infrastructure and agriculture sectors, including investment in the Teesta barrage project.
The 57th border conference between the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and India's Border Security Force (BSF) concluded in New Delhi with both sides agreeing to take a zero-tolerance approach to border killings and forcible push-ins, according to a joint statement issued after the six-day talks.
Following its historic run at the Cannes Film Festival last year, Bangladeshi filmmaker Adnan Al Rajeev's short film Ali has achieved another major international milestone by winning the Short Film Prize at the South by Southwest (SXSW) London Festival. The festival authorities officially announced the award on Wednesday (June 10).
Irregular sleep patterns driven by late-night work, social media use and inconsistent routines are increasingly disrupting people’s sleep schedules, with many waking up late in the morning. However, health experts consistently emphasise that waking up early—combined with adequate, quality sleep—is beneficial for both physical and mental well-being.
The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has termed the proposed national budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year as business and investment-friendly overall. However, the chamber noted that the budget's real success will depend on achieving high revenue targets and ensuring effective implementation of announced reforms.
