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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.
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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Scientists Discover World's Largest Whale Graveyard in the Indian Ocean, Dating Back Over Five Million Years
Researchers exploring the depths of the southeastern Indian Ocean have uncovered what is believed to be the world's largest whale graveyard, stretching nearly 1,200 kilometres across the seafloor. The extraordinary discovery includes hundreds of whale fossils, some estimated to be more than 5.3 million years old, offering unprecedented insight into ancient marine ecosystems and evolutionary history.
June 11, 2026
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Trump Threatens to Seize Iran's Kharg Island as US-Iran Strikes Intensify
US President Donald Trump has warned that American forces could target and take control of Iran's strategically vital Kharg Island, escalating fears that renewed military action may derail fragile ceasefire negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
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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Denied a US Visa for the World Cup? Argentine Company Gives Away Free TVs to Disappointed Fans
In a creative response to World Cup heartbreak, Argentine electronics giant Newsan handed out free Noblex televisions to football fans whose US visa applications were rejected. The campaign turned disappointment into celebration as dozens of supporters prepared to cheer for Argentina from home.
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.