The government has given Taka 18.25 crore as compensation to 31 more people for acquiring their lands for various development projects in the city. The government has acquired their lands for implementation of five ongoing projects, including BKSP and water treatment plant of RWASA. The cheques of compensated money were distributed at
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Govt determined to create labour-friendly environment: Anisul
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq has said the government is determined to create a labour-friendly environment in the country as he addressed International Labour Organisation (ILO) governing body’s 350th session in Geneva, Switzerland on Tuesday. “The government is pledge-bound to form a labour-friendly environment in the country and
Devote more time to medical research: PM
Govt issues guideline for introducing automated price of petroleum fuels
The government on Friday issued a "Fuel Pricing Guidelines" through a gazette notification to set an automated price for the petroleum fuels across the country. The system will be effective from March. Under the guidelines, prices of all the petroleum fuels including petrol, diesel, octane, kerosene, furnace oil, jet fuel, marine fuels
Govt to consider reducing duties for cold chain equipment: Salman
Prime Minister's Private Industry and Investment Adviser Salman F Rahman on Wednesday said the government will consider taking necessary initiatives to reduce advance income tax (AIT), value added tax (VAT) tax deducted at source (TDS) and convenient duty for cold chain equipment. “Logistics is high-priority sector in the Industrial Policy. Cold
Govt wants upward trend of economic indicators: Finance Minister
Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali today said that the government wants to see the economic indicators of the country going upward despite the various challenges alongside some discomforts owing to inflation. "Discomforts are there to some extent for inflation. But, we want to see the overall economic indicators going upward,"
Govt will not hinder BNP’s peaceful programmes: Quader
The government will not impede peaceful protests organized by the BNP; however, a strict warning was issued by ObaidulQuader, Awami League's General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges minister, highlighting that any introduction of violent elements into these movements would lead to governmental intervention. He disclosed this information during a press
How anti-army vote may deliver an unstable govt in Pakistan
Pakistan’s heavily anticipated general election took place on Feb. 8, 2024, with citizens of the South Asian country hoping that it might prove a step toward ending the nation’s political uncertainty. But several days later, it remains unclear what the result of the vote will yield. Both of the leading contenders
Govt needs to file lawsuit over Tangail sari GI: CPD
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) urged the Bangladesh High Commission in India to promptly initiate legal measures to resolve the ongoing dispute regarding the registration of the Tangail sari as a Geographical Indication (GI). Dr Debapriya Bhattachrya, distinguished fellow of the CPD said that Bangladesh has time to act, and
429 fake RMG companies taking govt benefits illegally
A total of 429 companies are taking various benefits from the government despite not having garment factories or tax identification numbers (TINs), competent sources said. The non-existence of the companies came to fore when questions were raised against them ahead of the upcoming elections of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters