#Bangladesh
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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.
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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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.