The government has taken initiative to sell Hilsha fish at lower prices under the “Selling Hilsha Fishes at Fair Price Programme“ aiming to make the national fishes available for the common people. It will be sold at Taka 600, per kg, under the programme. “Bangladesh Fisheries Development Corporation (BFDC) and Bangladesh Marine
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Govt cancels appointment of 6 PSC members
The government has cancelled the appointment of six members of the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC). The Ministry of Public Administration issued a gazette notification here today in this regard. The members are Professor Dr Shahnaz Sarker, Md Munir Hossain, Brigadier General (Retd) Dr AF Jaglul Ahmed, Dr Md Mizanur Rahman, Sabbir
Yunus urges top business executives to team up with govt
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus Tuesday urged top executives of multinational companies operating in Bangladesh to team up with the government to advocate and promote Bangladesh to potential investors and ensure business opportunities expanded in the country. "As a team, we have to work together. We are a team for the
Govt seeks revision in draft tobacco law amendments
The draft amendments to the Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) Act, 2005 (amended in 2013) have been sent back from the Advisory Council meeting for revision. A High-Powered Committee, led by Economic and Finance Advisor Dr Salehuddin Ahmed, will be responsible for revising the draft. The decision was made during
Govt moves to boost rural employment
In an effort to revitalize rural economies and generate employment, the Interim Government has initiated new development projects aimed at injecting fresh capital into rural areas. At the same time, it plans to amend and refine ongoing projects that were initiated by the previous Awami League government. The move comes as
Streamlining administration big challenges for govt
Bangladesh's interim government is facing an uphill task in restoring administrative discipline, two months after assuming office, official sources said. They said stability has yet to be restored within the bureaucratic framework despite ongoing efforts, with several senior officials either placed on special duty (OSD) or retired prematurely. The contracts of 11
Govt to help UN fact-finding mission: Touhid
Govt to help UN fact-finding mission if they seek any help : Foreign Adviser
Govt tasked with carrying out deep reforms: Yunus
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday said that the interim government has been tasked with carrying out "deep reforms" and general election would be held after a "reasonable" time. Prof Yunus also called for a "combined" effort and "a common platform" among the donors for flood response in Bangladesh. The Chief
Govt to resolve schooling problem in CHT: Adviser Supradip
Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs (CHT) Adviser Supradip Chakma Friday said that the government will mitigate the crisis of schooling in Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT). "We want to ensure quality education for our children. Multimedia classrooms and digitization education system will be made in educational institutions. We will remove the crisis of