The Executive Committee of National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday cleared 10 development projects involving Tk 4,167 crore. The approval came from the Ecnec meeting held at the NEC conference room here. Ecenc Chairperson and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina chaired the meeting, joining it through a videoconference from Ganobhaban. "Today 10 projects,
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Govt gradually becoming a monster: BNP
Accusing the police of maiming a Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) leader in Chattogram by shooting him in the leg, BNP on Monday alleged that the government has illegally been using law enforcers to make its narrow political gains. In a statement, he said police arrested JCD Chattogram city unit's former assistant
Govt takes tough stance against corruption: Quader
The government will take tough action against all those including ministers, MPs, businessmen and bureaucrats who are involved in corruption, said Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday. He said this during a regular briefing at his official residence in the morning. Claiming that the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is working as
BNP wants permanent accommodation for slum dwellers
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday demanded the government to arrange permanent accommodation for slum dwellers. "The government's first priority should be to ensure permanent accommodation for the slum dwellers. Adequate compensation must be paid to those who have been affected by fire here, he said. Fakhrul made the
Govt to construct 30 modern silos for paddy storage
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday approved a Tk 1400-crore project to construct 30 modern silos, aiming to increase the overall paddy storage capacity by 1.5 lakh metric tons in the country. The approval came from an Ecnec meeting held virtually with its Chairperson and Prime
Bangladesh extends lockdown until June 6
The government has decided to extend the ongoing lockdown by another week until June 6 as there's been no substantial improvement in the Covid-19 situation. The Cabinet Division issued a circular in this regard on Sunday. Earlier, the government extended the lockdown till May 30 while allowing public buses to run at
Quader seeks cordial relation with the media
No specific allocation for low-income people: BNP
Mentioning that the lowly-paid workers and day-laborers have been the worst victims of the pandemic, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said that the government has not yet made any specific allocation for them. He also alleged that pro-ruling party people are taking benefits of the stimulus packages
Govt urges people to offer Eid prayer at mosques
The government has urged Muslims to offer Eid-ul-Fitr prayer at mosques instead of Eidgahs to contain the spread of Covid-19 as Bangladesh grapples with the second wave of the virus. Eid prayers are traditionally offered in open places and attended by thousands of people. As Ramadan began on April 14, the
Govt extend restrictions for one more week
The government has extended the ongoing restrictions for another more week, till 5 May along with previous restrictions considering the ongoing Covid-19 situation. "The decision has been taken considering the current Covid-19 situation in Bangladesh and crisis in the neighboring country India, and following instructions from public health experts," State