BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday alleged that the ruling government has turned the country into a ‘hell’ by arresting and repressing opposition leaders and activists amid this pandemic. Fakhrul, In a statement, alleged that police are not only arresting BNP leaders and activists in different parts of
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Govt distributing 5,776 farming machines this FY
The government is distributing 5,776 farming machines among farmers across the country in the current fiscal year under the Agricultural Mechanisation Project of the Agriculture Ministry. The machines include 1,617 combined harvesters, 701 reapers and 184 rice transplanters, according to a handout of the Agriculture Ministry issued on Tuesday. Of the machines,
Govt allows public transport to operate during lockdown
The government has decided to allow public transport services to resume operations in city corporation areas from Wednesday as the country passes a weeklong lockdown enforced to curb Coronavirus transmission. Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said they would be allowed to operate between 6am and 6pm. Public transport services
Govt reschedules office timing for Ramadan
The government has rearranged the office timing for the upcoming holy month of Ramadan from 9am to 3:30pm for all government, semi-government, autonomous and semi-autonomous institutions. The decision was taken on Monday at the weekly cabinet meeting held with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the chair. The Prime Minister virtually joined the
Govt celebrating Golden Jubilee without people: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday alleged that the government is celebrating the Golden Jubilee of Independence keeping people and freedom fighters “away”. “The government is celebrating the Golden Jubilee without people as it’s become isolated from them. The freedom fighters have no place in the government's Golden
Working for children’s better future: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the government is doing everything possible for ensuring a better future for the children of the country. “We want to make the lives of children more colourful, beautiful, successful and fruitful. This is our aim,” she said. The Prime Minister said this while addressing a
ECNEC okays project to build homes for insolvent FFs
The government approved on Tuesday a Taka 4,123 crore project for constructing 30,000 homes for insolvent valiant freedom fighters and family members of the martyred and deceased war heroes in a bid to uplift their socioeconomic condition. The approval came from a meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council
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Govt issues 11 directives to enforce mask
The government has issued 11 directives to ensure mask-wearing in the wake of growing coronavirus infection across the country. The instructions were passed on Monday, says media report. In order to curb the spread of Covid-19, people will have to wear mask and maintain health hygiene outside the homes. The instructions
Govt trying to prolong power using DSA: BNP
BNP on Thursday alleged that the government is using a ‘dangerous’ law like Digital Security Act to repress people and snatch their freedom of expression in a bid to cling to power. Speaking at a protest rally, party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir also said nothing can stop their party's