Tuhin Shubhra Adhikary

3 weeks ago | thedailystar.net | Tuhin Shubhra Adhikary |Arafat Rahaman

Despite pledging special attention to education and health, the government has proposed only slight increases in allocations for both sectors in the national budget for fiscal year (FY) 2025–26. While presenting the budget yesterday, Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said the government was prioritising people over physical infrastructure. Yet, education and health — two key social sectors — saw only marginal budget hikes, leaving both educators and public health experts frustrated.

3 weeks ago | thedailystar.net | Tuhin Shubhra Adhikary |Arafat Rahaman

Despite pledging special attention to education and health, the government has proposed only slight increases in allocations for both sectors in the national budget for fiscal year (FY) 2025–26. While presenting the budget yesterday, Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said the government was prioritising people over physical infrastructure. Yet, education and health — two key social sectors — saw only marginal budget hikes, leaving both educators and public health experts frustrated.

Mar 5, 2025 | thedailystar.net | Rejaul Karim Byron |Tuhin Shubhra Adhikary

Bangladesh and India began a two-day meeting to review Indian-funded projects, which have been running behind schedule. Officials from both countries participated in the meeting at the Economic Relations Division (ERD) yesterday, aiming to resolve complexities and expedite the long-delayed projects. This is the first such meeting since the student-led mass uprising ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina on August 5 last year, forcing her to flee to the neighbouring country.