National,Jatiya Sangsad,Election
The Election Commission on Monday announced that voting for the 50 reserved women’s seats in parliament will be held on May 12.The EC will announce the election schedule on April 8, said EC Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed at a media briefing at Nirbachan Bhaban with Chief Election Commissioner A...
National,Agriculture & Farming
The National ‘Jatka Conservation Week-2026’ will be observed from April 7 to April 13, aiming to create mass awareness on preserving hilsa fry to boost the overall fish production.The initiative, organised by the ministry, will be observed in 20 hilsa-rich districts across the country, F...
National,Diplomachy,Environment & Nature
French Ambassador to Bangladesh Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet on Monday highlighted the importance of ensuring a fair and level playing field to encourage greater engagement of European companies in Bangladesh.France looks forward to working closely with the new government to deepen cooperati...
National,Business & Commerce
The price of gold in Bangladesh has been reduced by Tk 2,158 per bhori, with the new rate for 22-carat gold set at Tk 245,819, the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) announced on Monday.The revised price took immediate effect, BAJUS said in the morning.The association attributed the adjustment...
National,Administrations,President, Prime Minister
The first meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) under the new government began on Monday.The meeting is being held at the Cabinet Division conference room at the Bangladesh Secretariat.Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is presiding over the meeting, said a PMO relea...
National,Business & Commerce,Diplomachy
The UK Trade Envoy to Bangladesh, Baroness Winterton of Doncaster DBE has said Bangladesh and the United Kingdom (UK) share a strong, historic partnership, and the two countries continue to benefit from expanding trade and investment ties.“I look forward to engaging with government leaders, bu...
National,Diplomachy
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma on Monday reaffirmed India’s intent to work together with the Government and the people of Bangladesh in a ‘positive, constructive and forward-looking manner’ based on mutual interest and mutual benefit.The Indian envoy conv...
National,Jatiya Sangsad,Jobs
Parliament on Sunday passed a bill setting the maximum age limit at 32 years for direct recruitment to government jobs and various public sector bodies.This is the first Bill that passed by the 13thParliament.The bill titled “Maximum Age Limit for Direct Appointment in Government, Autonomous, ...
National,Business & Commerce,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas
The government is working to ensure a three-month stock of all types of fuel amid the ongoing global energy crisis, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Anindya Islam Amit said on Sunday.“We have identified new sources and signed agreements with several suppliers. If implemen...
National,Politics,Administrations
Prime Minister’s Adviser Mahdi Amin and Press Secretary Abu Abdullah M Saleh – better known as Saleh Shibly – have been made spokespersons for the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).The Prime Minister’s Office issued a notification in this regard on Sunday.According to the n...
The government has allowed shops and shopping malls across the country to remain open until 7 pm extending the previous closing time of 6pm.State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Anindya Islam Amit announced the decision while taking to reporters at the Secretariat on Sunday.On April...
National,Business & Commerce,VAT, TAX, Revenue
Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Sunday underscored the urgency of strengthening debt management and expanding the tax net describing them as the top priorities in the country's current economic landscape.“The government is committed to meeting public expectations and is takin...
National,Economy ,Diplomachy
Given the inherent uncertainty, Bangladesh must continue to utilise the remaining pre-graduation period to advance substantive preparation for graduation including implementation of priority actions under the smooth transition strategy, regardless of whether any procedural engagement is pursued, acc...
National,Education & Research
The government will finalise a plan on how educational institutions will operate with reduced electricity consumption amid the ongoing global energy crisis at the next cabinet meeting, said Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon on Sunday.“A decision on whether to introduce online class...
National,Security & Defence
Newly appointed Director General of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) Md Ahsan Habib Palash on Sunday said the force has not yet received any request from the International Crimes Tribunal regarding allegations of enforced disappearances and crossfire incidents but pledged full cooperation if approached....
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma has reiterated India’s support for a democratic, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh.The High Commissioner was invited to a prize-distribution ceremony of a national-level Srimad Bhagavad Gita recitation competition organised by the Banglade...
National,Politics,Fair & Festivals
The traditional procession organised by the Faculty of Fine Arts of Dhaka University marking Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla New Year, has been renamed ‘Baishakhi Shobhajatra’, Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury announced on Sunday.He made the announcement while talki...
National,Politics,Religion
Leaders of the Protestant Church exchanged Easter greetings with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday.The greeting exchange was held at the Cabinet Division office of the Prime Minister at the Bangladesh Secretariat around 11:45am, said Prime Minister’s Deputy Press Secretary Jahidul Islam ...
National,Healthcare
State Minister for Health Dr MA Muhit on Sunday said ensuring vaccination for all children is crucial to keeping them safe and healthy, as the government accelerates efforts to prevent measles.He said the government is working swiftly and sincerely to ensure adequate supply of measles vaccines, addr...
National
Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Sunday warned that prices of essential commodities are set to rise in Bangladesh in the coming days due to ongoing global supply chain disruptions triggered by the Middle East conflict.“Due to the supply chain crisis, not only fuel ...
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