In-principle nod to LNG purchase from five firms through direct procurement
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has recommended in-principle approval of two proposals of the Energy and Mineral Resources Division relating to the supply and purchase of liquefied natural gas (LNG). The Energy and Mineral Resources Division…
Government wants all local government elections done by June, allocates nearly Tk 6,000 crore
The government has set aside nearly Tk 6,000 crore for holding local government elections, with the goal of completing all five types of elections by next June. The Election Commission has been urged once again to this end, said State Minister for Local…
No decision yet on additional $10 billion, but World Bank ready to give full support: finance minister
Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury held a meeting with the Managing Director (MD) of the World Bank in Bangkok, Thailand, on Tuesday. After the meeting, he told journalists that the World Bank is ready to give Bangladesh full support.…
Move to set 35-year age limit for becoming a lawyer, says law minister
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mohammad Asaduzzaman has said that an initiative will be taken to close the opportunity to become a lawyer after the age of 35. If the initiative is implemented, the scope for entering this profession anew…
Entire 81km rail line to be elevated, cutting Dhaka-Chattogram distance by nearly 80km
The decision to build an 81-kilometre elevated chord line from Dhaka and Shyampur to Cumilla has been finalised, said Dr Zahed Ur Rahman, the Prime Minister’s adviser on information and broadcasting. He said this at a press conference called at the…
Abdul Moyeen Khan seeks UAE help to make saline water drinkable, proposes joint pilot project in Cox’s Bazar
Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan has proposed taking up a joint pilot project with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Cox’s Bazar, aimed at converting Bangladesh’s saline water into drinking…
PM asks for dengue awareness through Friday sermons and loudspeaker announcements in neighbourhoods
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed the authorities concerned to arrange loudspeaker announcements in neighbourhoods and to have the issue addressed in Friday (Jumma) sermons to make people aware of dengue prevention. He gave the directive at a…
Foreign ministry gives secretary rank to Naureen, Samina and Nahida
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has elevated three women diplomats heading various Bangladesh missions abroad to the rank of secretary. A notification to this effect was issued on Monday (12 October). Those promoted are Bangladesh’s High…
Food minister stresses buying paddy from genuine farmers
Food Minister Afroza Khanam has said buying paddy from genuine farmers is extremely important to keep farmers going. Stressing the issue to food department officials, she said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman wants to ensure that farmers do not fall into…
Govt to collect data from 4.45 crore families by December, aims allowance for 40 lakh more women
The government will collect data from around 4.45 crore families across the country by December this year. Based on verification and screening of that data, a target has been set for 40 lakh new female heads of household to receive family cards and…