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
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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,
Govt is following green dev policy: Saber
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury Monday said the government is following the green and climate resilient development policy to ensure that all the developments are environment- and climate-friendly one. “The climate change issue is now mainstreaming. This policy will be followed in all planning of health, communication
Govt initiatives aim to simplify tax system, enhance revenue collection
In a strategic push to revamp its tax policy and administration, the Bangladesh government has outlined plans for significant reforms aimed at making the system more effective and taxpayer-friendly in the medium term (2023-24 to 2025-26). According to the Medium Term Macroeconomic Policy Statement (2023-24 to 2025-26) by the Finance
Govt agencies to bring down commodity prices: Titu
Prices of essential commodities will come down to reasonable prices fixed by the government as all relevant agencies will work towards that end, State Minister for Commerce Ahsanul Islam Titu said on Sunday (17 March). "The Department of Agriculture Marketing Has fixed the prices of the goods. This department has its