'242 Deaths Daily Due to Air Pollution in Bangladesh'

Air pollution has evolved into a major public health crisis in Bangladesh. A recent study conducted by Jahangirnagar University reveals that approximately 88,240 people suffer premature deaths annually across six

Prime Minister Pledges to Increase Education Budget to 5% of GDP

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman announced today that the government plans to gradually increase the national budget allocation for the education sector to 5% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) over

Tarique Rahman-Led Government to Present Its First National Budget Today

The first national budget under the BNP government, led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, is scheduled to be announced today, Thursday (June 11). Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury will present

Bangladesh Hits New Record in Per Capita Income

According to provisional estimates by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), the country's per capita income has risen to $3,020 for the fiscal year 2025–26. This marks the first time

Air Astra Inducts Brand-New ATR72-600 to Boost Domestic Network

Private carrier Air Astra has expanded its fleet to five aircraft with the induction of a brand-new ATR72-600 and announced plans to add two more aircraft by July as part

HC Rule on Mandatory Registration of Domestic Workers

The High Court on Sunday issued a rule questioning the government’s failure to implement a mandatory registration and regulatory system for domestic workers as required under the Domestic Servants Registration

PM Shares Personal Story of Domestic Worker to Highlight Healthcare Gaps

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday shared an intimate personal story involving Fatema Begum, a long-serving domestic worker for his late mother Khaleda Zia, describing her as a member of

PM Vows to Decentralize Healthcare, Pledges 5% of GDP to Health Sector

Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday declared that his government is firmly committed to improving and decentralizing healthcare to ensure advanced services reach the upazila level. Addressing the

Tamim Iqbal Announces Major Salary Hike for Domestic Cricketers

In a landmark first decision since taking charge, the newly formed Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) ad-hoc committee, led by Tamim Iqbal, has announced a sweeping pay rise for domestic cricketers

German Economy Grows 0.3% in Fourth Quarter of 2025

The German economy grew 0.3% in the final quarter of 2025, the Federal Statistical Office said on Friday, revising its initial estimate of 0.2%. The Wiesbaden-based agency said private and government

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