Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury announced that the government will increase the monthly honorarium for families of decorated freedom fighters. Presenting the 2026–27 fiscal year budget in the National Parliament on June 11, he proposed a rise of 5,000 taka per month for each category of decorated freedom fighters’ families. Under the proposal, Bir Sreshtho families would receive 40,000 taka, Bir Uttom families 30,000 taka, and Bir Bikrom and Bir Protik families 25,000 taka monthly. The allowance for general freedom fighters remains unchanged at 20,000 taka. Other benefits such as festival bonuses, New Year allowances, medical support, and funeral grants will continue.

According to the Muktijoddha Kalyan Trust, the titles were awarded in 1973 to recognize acts of bravery during the 1971 Liberation War, with seven Bir Sreshtho, 68 Bir Uttom, 175 Bir Bikrom, and 426 Bir Protik honorees. The minister also announced plans to build 4,730 “Bir Nibas” homes for freedom fighters in the next fiscal year.

The budget proposal also maintains existing allowances for families of those killed in the July uprising and increases the number of beneficiaries to 16,513.

The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has described the proposed national budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year as business and investment friendly. The organization stated that the real success of the budget will depend on the effective implementation of the announced reform programs. At a post-budget reaction event in Dhaka, DCCI President Taskeen Ahmed said the proposed budget of Tk 9.38 trillion and the Tk 3 trillion Annual Development Programme are significant for the economy, but improving implementation capacity is essential. He also noted that high revenue targets and debt-based deficit management could pose challenges for private sector liquidity.

DCCI welcomed several measures, including treating tax deducted at source as advance tax, reducing duties on industrial raw materials, setting lower tax rates on 60 essential goods, and announcing a five-year tax structure in advance. It also appreciated incentives for healthcare, renewable energy, and electric vehicles, while urging an increase in the tax-free income limit to Tk 500,000.

The chamber further endorsed the allocation of Tk 50 billion for CMSMEs within a Tk 600 billion stimulus package, special facilities for women and disabled entrepreneurs, and simplification of small business taxation. It said mandatory single-window systems, faster work permits, lower withholding tax on foreign loans, and policy reforms could attract domestic and foreign investment.

The human rights organization Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) has expressed deep concern over recent incidents along the Bangladesh-India border where many people, including women, children, and elderly individuals, were reportedly forced toward Bangladeshi territory and made to remain in the zero line for extended periods. In a press release issued on Thursday, ASK described these actions as violations of human dignity and international human rights principles.

ASK stated that Indian authorities were attempting to push individuals into Bangladesh without transparent or lawful verification of their nationality or identity. The organization emphasized that no one should be subjected to inhuman, cruel, or degrading treatment, regardless of nationality, religion, or migration status. It warned that depriving people of food, water, medical care, and shelter in such uncertain border conditions could amount to inhuman treatment.

ASK urged that questions of citizenship or nationality be resolved through lawful, transparent, and mutually recognized diplomatic and administrative processes rather than through coercive measures that undermine the rule of law.

Bangladesh’s proposed 2026–27 national budget introduces major tax reductions for the telecommunications industry, aiming to establish it as a national “thrust sector.” The budget proposes full withdrawal of the fixed Tk 300 tax on mobile SIMs, which is expected to reduce government revenue by about Tk 1,200 crore in the next fiscal year. It also suggests removing the 20 percent withholding tax on revenue shares, license fees, and other charges collected by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC). Additionally, import duties on 22 types of raw materials used in mobile handset production would be reduced to 1 percent.

The proposal extends the conditional VAT exemption for mobile phone manufacturing and assembly until June 30, 2030. The government has also initiated efforts to expand 5G coverage to 90 percent of the population within two years and ensure broadband speeds between 100 Mbps and 1 Gbps nationwide. The budget speech emphasized that telecom tax, VAT, and licensing policies will undergo major reforms to align with international standards.

Currently, ICT and telecom contribute only 1–2 percent to GDP, but the government targets a 10 percent share within five years through planned reforms and investment.

Police in Chapainawabganj have arrested two teenagers, identified as Rahmat Roni and Raihan, on charges of raping a child. The arrests took place on Wednesday night in the Barapukuria area of Sadar upazila, and the suspects were presented before the Chapainawabganj court on Thursday afternoon. The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday evening when the child was playing behind her house.

According to police, the two accused lured the child away and committed the assault. The matter came to light after the child informed her family, who then reported it to the authorities. A case has been filed with the Sadar Model Police Station, and the victim has been taken to a hospital for medical examination.

The arrests were confirmed by Additional Superintendent of Police ANM Wasim Firoz. Both suspects are 15 years old and residents of Barapukuria in Sadar upazila.

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has proposed allocating Tk 1,081 crore in the 2026–27 national budget to expand monthly honorariums and festival allowances for imams, muezzins, mosque caretakers, and priests and attendants of other religious institutions. The proposal was presented in the national parliament on Thursday. The government also plans to make Hajj management more affordable and efficient. Currently, imams, muezzins, and caretakers receive Tk 10,000 monthly, while priests and attendants of other faiths receive Tk 8,000. So far, 9,520 individuals from 6,438 religious institutions have benefited from these payments.

The proposed national budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year totals Tk 9.38 trillion, equivalent to 13.7 percent of GDP. The GDP growth target is set at 6.5 percent, with inflation expected at 7.5 percent. The budget deficit is projected at Tk 2.43 trillion, or 3.6 percent of GDP, to be primarily financed from domestic sources. This is the first budget presented by the newly formed BNP government following the February national election.

Compared to the previous fiscal year’s revised budget of Tk 7.88 trillion, the new proposal increases total expenditure by Tk 1.5 trillion.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami organized a protest march in Dhaka on Thursday evening in immediate reaction to the proposed national budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year. The demonstration began from the north gate of the National Mosque Baitul Mukarram, where participants denounced the budget as anti-people and oppressive. Protesters chanted slogans condemning various sections of the budget and demanded its withdrawal along with increased allocations for public welfare sectors.

Leaders and activists from Jamaat’s central and Dhaka city units led the procession, which moved through several key streets in the capital. The protest reflected the party’s strong opposition to the government’s fiscal plan presented earlier in the day.

Earlier on Thursday, Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury had placed the proposed budget of 9.38 trillion taka before the National Parliament, marking the formal start of the 2026–27 budget discussions.

Bangladesh’s proposed national budget of Tk 9.38 trillion has drawn mixed reactions from consumers and traders, who say that despite no new taxes on essential goods, market instability persists due to high inflation. Visits to several Dhaka markets, including Karwan Bazar and Noyabazar, revealed that both buyers and sellers are struggling with rising prices of rice, lentils, oil, and eggs. Many low- and middle-income families expressed little interest in the budget, focusing instead on whether daily essentials will become more affordable.

Traders cited increased transport, fuel, and electricity costs as reasons for higher wholesale prices, while some blamed powerful syndicates for manipulating the market. Consumers voiced frustration that their incomes have not kept pace with inflation, forcing them to cut spending or rely on savings. Market analysts noted that post-budget price hikes are often psychological, exploited by unscrupulous traders seeking extra profit.

Experts warned that without stronger government monitoring and enforcement, the benefits of reduced tariffs may not reach consumers. The Consumer Association of Bangladesh urged authorities to tighten oversight to prevent further hardship for low-income households.

Bangladesh secured a historic One Day International (ODI) series win against Australia by claiming a five-wicket victory in the second match of the three-game series at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Mirpur on June 11, 2026. The hosts chased down a revised target of 192 runs in 41 overs under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method, reaching 195 for 5 with 36 balls to spare. Towhid Hridoy remained unbeaten on 40, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz contributed 22 not out to seal the win.

Batting first after winning the toss, Australia struggled early as Bangladesh’s bowlers dismantled their top order, reducing them to three wickets down without scoring. Despite a 104-run partnership between Marnus Labuschagne and Xavier Bartlett, Australia managed 187 for 8 in 42 overs before rain interrupted play. Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman each took three wickets.

With this result, Bangladesh not only ensured their first-ever ODI series triumph over Australia but also recorded their fourth consecutive ODI series win, following victories against West Indies, Pakistan, and New Zealand.

Liton Ershad, secretary general of Nirapad Sarak Chai (NISCHA), was critically injured on June 11, 2026, around 10 a.m. when a speeding leguna hit him while he was crossing the road at Shahjahanpur Amtala intersection in Dhaka. Witnesses said he was thrown to the ground and sustained serious head injuries. Bystanders provided initial aid before taking him to Islami Hospital, where doctors gave six stitches to his head and placed him under observation.

NISCHA leaders expressed deep concern over the incident, questioning whether it was a mere accident or a deliberate attack. The organization has long campaigned to ban illegal and reckless vehicles such as battery-powered rickshaws and legunas, and recently the government began considering related measures. The timing of the incident has raised suspicion within the organization about possible motives behind it.

NISCHA demanded a fair and prompt investigation, identification of the leguna and its driver, and legal action. The group reaffirmed its commitment to continue advocating for safer roads and urged law enforcement to uncover the true cause of the incident.

Bangladesh’s Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has proposed a Tk 10,350 crore allocation for the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief in the 2026–27 fiscal year budget, up from Tk 9,069 crore in the revised 2025–26 budget. The proposal was presented in parliament on Thursday under the chairmanship of Speaker Major (Retd.) M Hafizuddin, following approval by the parliamentary business advisory committee.

In his budget speech, the minister emphasized the government’s focus on sustainable disaster management and mitigation, citing recurring natural calamities such as floods, cyclones, and tidal surges. He also noted continued humanitarian assistance for over 1.1 million displaced citizens from Myanmar. The budget includes allocations for rural employment, infrastructure maintenance, and food distribution programs, as well as ongoing construction of disaster shelters and canal excavation projects.

The ministry is advancing the establishment of a National Emergency Operation Center and has purchased modern rescue equipment worth Tk 521 crore. Satellite technology is being used to strengthen disaster forecasting and riverbank monitoring, while SMS alerts and a toll-free weather information service are being expanded nationwide.

The Bangladesh government has proposed an allocation of Tk 31,099 crore for the Ministry of Home Affairs in the 2026–27 national budget, presented in parliament on June 11 by Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury. The increase, compared to the previous year’s revised allocation of Tk 27,174 crore, aims to modernize law enforcement, strengthen border security, enhance cybercrime response, and improve disaster management. The budget emphasizes technology-driven security measures and modernization of key agencies including the police, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), Coast Guard, Fire Service, and Department of Narcotics Control.

According to the budget documents, major investments will focus on public safety, border management, and digital transformation of policing. Projects include modern equipment for Dhaka Metropolitan Police, construction of a counterterrorism and international crime prevention center, and expansion of digital investigation capacity. The plan also covers new border observation posts, coastal patrol vessels, new fire stations, drug rehabilitation centers, and prison infrastructure upgrades. Analysts cited in the report said the increased allocation reflects growing challenges in internal security and cyber threats.

If implemented effectively, the proposed investments are expected to strengthen Bangladesh’s security infrastructure and enhance technological readiness across law enforcement agencies.

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury presented the proposed national budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year in the Jatiya Sangsad on Thursday. The total ministry-wise allocation amounts to Tk 9.3 trillion, with the highest share going to the Secondary and Higher Education Division at Tk 573.02 billion. The lowest allocation was proposed for the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief, receiving Tk 103.5 billion.

Other major allocations include Tk 493.87 billion for the Health Services Division, Tk 467.38 billion for the Primary and Mass Education Ministry, Tk 424.97 billion for the Defence Ministry, Tk 402.46 billion for the Local Government Division, Tk 369.18 billion for the Road Transport and Highways Division, and Tk 310.99 billion for the Home Ministry. The total proposed budget size stands at Tk 9.38 trillion, up from Tk 7.88 trillion in the revised 2025–26 budget.

The government set a revenue target of Tk 6.95 trillion. Operating expenditure is projected at Tk 6.0574 trillion, while total development spending, including the Annual Development Programme, is set at Tk 3.16075 trillion to sustain infrastructure growth.

In the proposed national budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year, Bangladesh’s Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has announced the continuation of an environmental surcharge for individuals owning more than one motor vehicle. The proposal, presented in Parliament on Thursday, specifies that each additional vehicle registered under a person’s name will incur a surcharge based on engine capacity or kilowatt rating.

According to the proposal, vehicles up to 1500cc or 75 kilowatts will be charged 25,000 taka each, while those between 1500cc and 2000cc will face a 50,000 taka surcharge. The rates increase progressively, reaching 350,000 taka for vehicles exceeding 3500cc or 175 kilowatts. The lowest-rated vehicle owned by an individual will be exempt from the surcharge calculation. The tax will be collected at the time of vehicle registration or fitness renewal by the relevant authorities.

The measure aims to maintain environmental accountability among vehicle owners and is part of broader fiscal proposals for the upcoming financial year.

The proposed national budget for fiscal year 2026–27 includes an allocation of Tk 196.58 crore for the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). Of this amount, Tk 187 crore is designated for operational expenses and around Tk 10 crore for development projects. In the previous fiscal year 2025–26, the ACC’s proposed allocation was Tk 191 crore, later revised to about Tk 203 crore, making the new proposal slightly lower than the revised figure.

According to the budget document, the ACC plans to strengthen its institutional capacity, expand anti-corruption awareness, and promote social movements against corruption. The commission will form 13-member metropolitan and district committees, 9-member upazila committees, and new union-level committees to institutionalize anti-corruption efforts nationwide. Infrastructure development plans include constructing new divisional offices in Khulna, Rajshahi, Rangpur, Barishal, and Sylhet, and expanding the Mymensingh office.

The ACC will also enhance information technology capacity and expand its “Satata Sangha” program in educational institutions to foster integrity among youth. Activities such as honesty stores and public hearings will continue to encourage civic participation.