Development spending hits a record-low 1.85% in the first two months of FY27
Government agencies spent Tk 5,709.70 crore of a Tk 3.09 lakh crore development budget in July and August.
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Dhaka falls 33 places to 515th in a global cities index
Poor governance and environment scores dragged down Dhaka and other Bangladeshi cities, The Business Standard reports.
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Prime Minister and World Bank president discuss development priorities
The two sides agreed to work together so supply-chain disruptions do not hamper development, the minister said.
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Diesel price rise adds to farming costs amid a fertiliser crisis
Irrigation runs on diesel, so the increase lands on farmers already short of fertiliser.
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Prime Minister arrives in New York for the 81st UN General Assembly
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived on Sunday local time, Prothom Alo English reports.
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Intelligence report proposes limited banking access for selected Rohingya families to curb hundi
Controlled bank accounts would aim to move remittances into formal channels, The Daily Star reports.
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Mymensingh among the regions hardest hit by load shedding, The Daily Star reports
The zone has consistently ranked among the worst affected by power outages.
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Government selects 92 police personnel for 2025 medals
The honours cover four categories, from bravery to exemplary service.
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Jahangirnagar University campus is home to 34 amphibian and reptile species, study finds
A recently published study counted 12 amphibian and 22 reptile species on the campus.