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What to expect from budget FY-26 and how will it be presented?

Staff Correspondent: Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed will present the national budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year on television, as the country currently lacks a political government and a functioning

Yunus, Modi first-ever in-person meeting set for April 4

UNB: There is a high possibility that Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit

Chinese investment booms in Bepza EZ: 24 deals signed, 34 more in pipeline

Staff Correspondent: Chinese investment in Bangladesh’s economic zones is rising, driven partly by tariff policies imposed by the USA and the competitive labour market, according to the Bangladesh Export Processing

Peking University confers honorary doctorate upon Professor Yunus

UNB: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus was conferred upon an honorary doctorate by Peking University (PKU) in a ceremony held at the university’s conference hall on Saturday. After receiving the

Eid travelers face risks despite smooth traffic on Dhaka-Tangail highway

Staff Correspondent: Despite smooth traffic flow on the Dhaka-Tangail-Jamuna Bridge highway, Eid travelers are facing significant risks as they resort to unsafe transport options. Many passengers, unable to secure seats

Beijing pledges $2.1 bn in investments, loans, grants for Bangladesh

UNB: Bangladesh has secured a commitment of $2.1 billion in Chinese investments, loans and grants from the Chinese government and its companies during the “milestone” visit of Chief Adviser Professor