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

Govt compensates 31 people for acquiring land

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

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

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday asked the doctors in the country to devote more time to research in medical science burying the mentality of doing private practice to just earn money. "We are lagging behind in one sector and that is the research in the medical science. Doctors are engaged

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,"