The allowance for the valiant Freedom Fighters of the country is going to see a significant jump of 66.66% in the coming 2021-22 fiscal.
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Cabinet okays proposal to procure 1.5 cr Chinese vaccine
The Cabinet Committee on Public Purchase on Thursday gave final approval to a proposal of the Health and Family Welfare Ministry to procure 1.5 crore Chinese Sinofarm Covid-19 vaccine.
For Transparency, Accountability in Pandemic-Related Expense
To support the effectiveness of these efforts, it is important that such spending be subject to adequate transparency and accountability.
Bangladesh extends lockdown until May 30
The government has extended the ongoing lockdown by another week until May 30 allowing public buses to run at half of their capacities considering the current coronavirus situation in the country.
Strict lockdown imposed in Teknaf, 5 Rohingya camps
Amid a huge surge in Covid-19 cases in the region, a 10-day complete lockdown has been imposed in Teknaf upazila while week-long similar restrictions have been announced in five Rohingya camps of Ukhiya-Teknaf.
Bangladesh extends lockdown until May 23
Bangladesh extends lockdown until May 23
Ongoing lockdown to be extended until May 23
The government is going to extend the ongoing lockdown for another week until May 23 to stem the spread of Covid-19.
Cabinet clears draft law for private medical, dental colleges
The cabinet on Monday gave the final approval to the draft of Private Medical College and Dental College Act, 2021 to ensure discipline in private medical and dental colleges by bringing those under a law from two separate guidelines.
Govt announces compensation for Banshkhali victims
Dhaka, Apr 26 : State Minister for Labour and Employment Begum Monnujan Sufian has announced to compensate Tk 2 lakh to the families of each victim who lost their lives in a clash with police at Banshkhali coal-based power plant.
Shutting border with India: Experts call it prudent decision
Experts have highly appreciated the government for its move to shut the border with India for the next 14 days as they think that the border control is now crucial to block the highly infectious virus variants that have emerged in the neighbouring country.
Hasina places 4 suggestions to deal with climate challenge
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday put forward four suggestions to global leaders to fight climate change challenges with a strong collective response.
Covid-19 in Bangladesh: PM allocates Tk 10.50cr for the poor
Dhaka, Apr 21: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday allocated Tk 10.50 crore in favour of deputy commissioners of the country to provide assistance to the poor, distressed and insolvent people who have been affected due to the ongoing lockdown…
Govt considering to relax lockdown before Eid
The government is mulling to relax lockdown before Eid-ul-Fitr taking into consideration the people’s lives and livelihoods, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said Monday.
Govt bans fishing in Bay of Bengal for 65 days
Dhaka, Apr 15 : The government has imposed a 65-day ban on fishing off the Bay of Bengal to try and preserve the fish stock and boost their breeding.
Bangladesh put under complete lockdown amid Covid spike
Dhaka, Apr 14 : The government has enforced a fresh strict lockdown for eight days from Wednesday in an effort to stop the spread of the deadly Coronavirus.
Spending on public servants’ remuneration to go up
The allocation of money for salaries and allowances of the public sector will see an uptrend from the next fiscal after a span of four years.
D-8 Youth Summit: Dhaka for achieving SDGs engaging youth
an action plan will map out strategies on how the power of D-8 youth will be harnessed in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and D-8 economic endeavours.
Govt reschedules office timing for Ramadan
The government has rearranged the office timing for the upcoming holy month of Ramadan from 9 am to 3:30 pm for all government, semi-government, autonomous and semi-autonomous institutions.
Quarantine rule among PMO’s 18-point directive to contain Covid surge
In the wake of the fresh surge in the Covid-19 infections, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on Monday issued an 18-point directive for the next two weeks in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus in Bangladesh.
Covid-19 in Bangladesh: Govt not considering general holidays
The government at the moment is not considering general holidays like last year to tackle the transmission of coronavirus, State Minister for Public Administration Farhad Hossain said Monday.
PM Hasina wants PTA with Nepal for mutual benefits
Dhaka, Mar 22: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday laid emphasis on signing Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between Bangladesh and Nepal for their mutual benefits.
Parliament goes into 12th session on Apr 1
Dhaka, Mar 15 : The 12th session of the current Parliament will begin on April 1 next as President Abdul Hamid on Monday summoned the second session of 2021.
Engage yourselves in income-generating activities, PM to womenfolk
Dhaka, Mar 8 (UNB) :*Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday urged the women of the country to engage themselves in income-generating activities instead of sitting idle at home for their economic freedom.
Covid brought under control with united efforts: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the government has been able to successfully face the Covid-19 pandemic with united efforts of all sectors and the situation is now under control.
Time to assess what we’ve done for the people: President Hamid
President Abdul Hamid on Monday said the time has come to evaluate how much has been done or is being done for the welfare of the people of the country.
অর্পিত সম্পত্তির অস্থায়ী ইজারার সালামির হার পুনঃনির্ধারণ বিষয়ক পরিপত্র
ঢাকা, ১১ জানুয়ারি – লিজকৃত জমি সাব-লিজ দেয়া যাবে না, কিংবা জমির শ্রেণি, আকার, প্রকার কোনোরূপ পরিবর্তন করা যাবে না মর্মে অনুচ্ছেদ যুক্ত করে গত ৩ ডিসেম্বর ২০১৯ তারিখে জারিকৃত ‘অর্পিত সম্পত্তির অস্থায়ী ইজারার সালামির হার পুনঃনির্ধারণ’ বিষয়ক পরিপত্রের কতিপয়…
Freedom fighter status of 52 more people cancelled
Dhaka, Jan 10 – More than seven months after the publication of the new list of freedom fighters, the government has cancelled the freedom fighter certificates of 52 people including Mosleh Uddin Khan one of the convicts in Bangabandhu murder…
Mobile courts fine 90 men for not wearing mask in Chandpur
As part of the government directive to strengthen the mobile court operation and enforce laws to ensure use of mask, the local administration in Chandpur has conducted separate drives and fined 90 people for not wearing masks.
Land mutation to be automatic; public sufferings ‘to go’
In a bid to reduce the sufferings of people, the government has approved a proposal to have the mutation of a land done automatically right after its registration.
NID cards for Bangladeshi expatriates planned
Dhaka, Nov 09 – All Bangladeshi expatriates living abroad would eventually be able to cast their votes in general elections from overseas. This is because the country’s Election Commission plans to issue National Identity (NID) cards to Bangladeshi expatriates in…