Wednesday | 17 June 2026 | Reg No- 06
Staff Correspondents covers general assignment for Daily Observer Online edition, as a member of reporting team.
The government has proposed a series of tax and duty exemptions in the 2026-27 budget aimed at reducing healthcare costs for patients and strengthening the country’s medical and pharmaceutical sectors, Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said in
The government has extended the operating hours of shops and shopping malls until 9:00PM, following demands from business owners, according to the Bangladesh Shop Owners Association.Under the new directive, shops and shopping centres will remain open from 11:00AM to 9:00PM.
Algeria has congratulated H.E. Khalilur Rahman, Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, on his election as President of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, describing it as a recognition of his diplomatic leadership and Bangladesh’s growing role in global
The government has proposed a total expenditure of Tk 9.38 trillion for the 2026-27 fiscal year, with the highest allocation going to the Secondary and Higher Education Division, according to the budget proposal placed in Parliament on Thursday by Finance
The government has proposed an allocation of Tk 2,187 crore for the Law and Justice Division in the 2026-27 fiscal year, covering both operational and development expenditures.Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury placed the proposal on Thursday while
The government has proposed an allocation of Tk 4,947 crore for the Public Administration Ministry in the 2026-27 fiscal year, reflecting a modest increase of Tk 48 crore, or about 1%, compared to the original budget of the current fiscal
The budget speech was presented by Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury in the National Parliament on Thursday, 11 June 2026Following the approval of the proposed budget for FY 2026-27 at a special cabinet meeting, the Finance Minister presented it
The government has announced a large-scale environmental programme titled “One Child, One Tree,” aiming to plant 25 crore trees over the next five years to combat climate change and expand green employment opportunities.The government will implement a nationwide tree plantation
The government has proposed introducing new benefits under the Universal Pension Scheme, allowing private sector employees to receive 30% of their accumulated savings as a lump-sum gratuity upon retirement.The government has proposed enhanced benefits for private sector employees under the
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has approved a Tk 12,300 crore budget for 58 public universities and the UGC for the FY2026-27, with increased allocation for both operational and development expenditures.The approval was given at the 178th plenary meeting of
