Govt aims for cashless transactions by 2031

The government has set an ambitious target to bring all types of transactions under cashless system by 2031, with the aim of fostering a Smart Economy. The government has pledged to make the developed Smart Bangladesh by 2041 standing on four basic pillars - Smart Citizens, Smart Economy, Smart Government and

Govt targets external funding of Tk 2500b over two FYs

In an effort to promote a robust domestic debt market, the Bangladesh government is strategizing to increase its share of marketable securities in the coming years. According to a recent Finance Ministry document, the administration is also committed to continued issuance of Islamic securities Sukuks but has currently shelved plans for

Govt has taken initiative to count natural resources

Environment, Forests and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury today said the government has taken an initiative to identify the country’s natural resources considering the framework of the United Nations’ System of Environmental Economic Accounting and its related thematic areas. “Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) has formed a cell for preparing

Govt has taken initiative to count natural resources: Saber

Environment, Forests and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury on Thursday said the government has taken an initiative to identify the country’s natural resources considering the framework of the United Nations’ System of Environmental Economic Accounting and its related thematic areas. “Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) has formed a cell for

Govt to include Smart Bangladesh in mid-term dev plan

In a new move the Planning Commission seeks to include the goal of building Smart Bangladesh in the government's Medium Term Development Plan. At present, initiatives have been taken to formulate the Ninth Five Year Plan (2026-2030) by the General Economic Department (GED) of the Commission, according to an official document

Govt is distributing Eid gifts among underprivileged people: Saber

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury on Monday said the government is distributing clothes and food items so that the underprivileged people can wear new clothes and take special food items on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. “Arrangements are being made so that they can celebrate Eid happily with

Govt eyes whether BUET becomes hub of militants: Quader

Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said the government is watching whether BUET is being made a hub of ill politics and militants. BUET (Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology) incident is being investigated and the government would take actions if any one

Govt makes revolution in women advancement in 15 yrs: Speaker

Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury Saturday said that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina-led government has made a revolution in the advancement of women in the last 15 years. "The struggle to establish women's rights is being carrying out for a long time. Women have proven themselves through their skills,