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
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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
Govt committed to ensure energy security in country: Nasrul
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid on Wednesday said that the government is committed to ensure energy security in the country. “The overall price of oil and gas has increased in the global context so it is very difficult to maintain energy security. But efforts are underway to
Borders unprotected due to govt’s knee-jerk policy: BNP
Voicing concern over the prevailing tension along the Myanmar frontier, BNP on Monday alleged that the borders of Bangladesh have become unprotected due to the knee-jerk foreign policy of the current Awami League government which it says has usurped power without public support. Speaking at a press briefing at the party’s
Govt not doing anything to harass Dr Yunus: Anisul
AP, DHAKA Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq today said the government is not doing anything to harass Nobel Laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus. "Government has not filed any false case against him (Dr Yunus). The government is not harassing him. That case was filed by the labourers. The department which
Govt eyes $2b export earnings from jute products in 2-3 yrs: Nanak
Textiles and Jute Minister Jahangir Kabir Nanak has said the government eyes to increase yearly export earnings from jute and jute goods to $2 billion within next two-three years. "Every year, Bangladesh exports on an average jute and jute goods worth $1 billion. We want to double the export earnings within
Govt seeks $500m WB loan to bolster reserves
The Bangladesh government has asked the World Bank’s ‘Second Recovery and Resilience Development Policy Credit’ for a $500 million loan to stabilise the economy and strengthen its foreign exchange reserves. The Ministry of Finance recently asked the World Bank for an additional $250 million in budget support for the current fiscal
Govt to procure 3.36m MMBtu LNG, 90,000 MTs of fertiliser
The government today approved separate proposals for procuring some 33.60 lakh MMBtu LNG, 90,000 metric tons of fertilizer and 50,000 metric tons of wheat to meet the growing demand of the country. The government would also procure some 1.10 crore liters of refined soybean oil and 25,000 metric tons of lentil
Govt pushing country towards confrontation: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday accused the government of pushing the country towards a confrontational situation to hold another lopsided election. Speaking at a press conference at their party chairperson's Guslhan office, he also alleged that the government is moving ahead with its plan to hold the