Tag: Govt

Govt rolls back Jhilmil Flyover project

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The government has cancelled the Shantinagar to Dhaka-Mawa (Jhilmil) Flyover project taken under public-private partnership (PPP) as the ministry concerned took it off from the PP list. The cabinet committee on economic affairs at a meeting on Wednesday approved a proposal of the Rajdhani Unnayak Kartipakkha (Rajuk) to cancel the project. The

Govt plans to dispose of 6 lakh pending cases in 2022

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Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq Sunday said, in view of the existing backlog 37 lakh cases in different courts across the country, the government has taken a plan to dispose of six lakh of those pending cases in 2022. "This problem did not arise all of a sudden.

Govt responsible for communal unrest: BNP

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Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has blamed the government for the recent incidents of communal violence in different parts of the country. "This government has failed to maintain communal harmony in the country. It has also failed to reduce the prices of essential commodities. "No measures were taken to protect the puja mandapas

Govt to implement the Teesta mega project soon

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The government is trying to implement mega projects in the Teesta to permanently prevent the erosion of the Teesta River and prevent floods, said State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Enamur Rahman. The minister also said the design and project profile has been completed. The state minister made the remarks while

BNP threatens to launch one-point movement against govt

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BNP senior leader Gayeshwar Chandra Roy on Friday threatened that their party is thinking of launching a one-point movement to oust the current government. "I think it's better not to talk about the election. All we need now is a one-point movement to ensure the fall of Sheikh Hasina and her

Govt cuts interest rates on savings certificates

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The government on Tuesday reduced the interest rates on all types of savings certificates.  Under the new rules, those who have invested more than Tk15 lakh in five-year savings certificates will get a 10.30 percent profit at the end of the term. If the investment is more than Tk30 lakh, the profit

WB praises Bangladesh for anti-poverty social schemes

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Social protection programmes remain central to Bangladesh's sustainable development policy and are progressively benefitting the poorer households across the country. This affirmation of poverty alleviation has come from none other than the world's top lender, the World Bank. However, more efforts are required for further reduction of poverty in Bangladesh, according to

BGMEA asks govt support to overcome pandemic challenges

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BGMEA has sought support of the government for RMG industry to overcome the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and turn around while acting BGMEA president SM Mannan (Kochi) meet with senior secretary of the finance ministry AbdurRoufTalukder, a press release said. Former BGMEA President Md. Shafiul Islam (Mohiuddin), MP, BGMEA Vice

Govt strives to reach land services at people’s hand: PM

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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the government wants to develop a hassle-free land management system in the country so that mass people do not suffer in any way. "We want to develop a system so that people must not face unnecessary harassment and sufferings, and don't have to move

2nd dose mass vaccination begins

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The government on Tuesdaystarted administering the 2nd doses of Covid-19 vaccine under its mass vaccination campaign. According to the sources, the vaccination campaign will continue for three days in all cities from September 7-9 while one day outside the cities on September 7. In the city areas, the people who received the