Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said her government will receive the most beneficial proposal for the country and its people over implementing the Teesta master plan project. "We have taken Teesta projects. China and India have given separate proposals to implement the project. We must accept the proposal which will
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Govt aims to foster inclusive society to ensure universal access to digital resources by 2041
The government has moved towards achieving financial inclusion and fostering an inclusive society to ensure universal access to digital resources by 2041, with the vision of establishing a Smart Bangladesh. Cent percent financial inclusion of people from all strata of society will be ensured for building a smart society, according to
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 to formalize fire mitigation plans for Sundarbans as burning risk rises
The Bangladesh government is drafting guidelines to tackle the rising incidence of fires in the Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest, as intensifying human activity raises the risk of burning in the region. “We have already decided to formulate an SOP [standard operating procedure] which will act as a guideline for
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