Bill placed to ensure municipality polls every 5 years

The Local Government (Pourosova) (Amendment) Bill, 2022, was placed in parliament today in a bid to strictly follow the system of holding local government polls every five years.
23 January 2022, 07:31 AM

Zila Parishad chairmen, members can’t hold posts after tenure: Bill placed in Parliament

Zila Parishad chairmen and members cannot hold posts after the five-year tenure on any excuse.
23 January 2022, 07:13 AM

Bill on appointing CEC, ECs placed in parliament

The much talked about “Appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners Bill-2022” was placed in parliament today in order to have a law in this regard as per the Constitution.
23 January 2022, 07:09 AM

Uphold democracy through pro-people policing: PM to police

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked police personnel to discharge their duties with utmost professionalism and uphold democracy in the country apart from maintaining peace and stability.
23 January 2022, 06:34 AM

Plan to relocate Karwan Bazar in final stage: DNCC mayor

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Atiqul Islam today informed that the plan to relocate Karwan Bazar wholesale kitchen market from the heart of the capital to outskirts in Gabtoli and Sayedabad is in the final stage.
22 January 2022, 12:37 PM

Bill on EC formation to be placed in parliament tomorrow

The much-talked about bill titled “Appointment of the chief election commissioner and election commissioners Bill-2022” will be placed in parliament tomorrow.
22 January 2022, 10:52 AM

7 DIGs to be promoted to Additional IGP

Ministry of Public Administration has recommended promotion of seven deputy inspector general ranked police officers to the rank of Additional Inspector General of Police (IGP).
22 January 2022, 09:53 AM

Military, admin should work together

Chief of Army Staff General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed has urged the military and civilian administrations to work together in the national goal of building “Sonar Bangla.”
20 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Newspapers and TV channels shouldn’t invade each other’s fields: Info Minister

Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today called upon everyone to follow rules and regulations when operating IPTV, YouTube channels, and online portals.
20 January 2022, 10:14 AM

‘Don’t abuse power, deliver govt services at people’s doorstep’

President Abdul Hamid today asked the deputy commissioners not to abuse power while discharging their responsibilities to the citizens.
18 January 2022, 14:50 PM

Improve public service: PM issues 24 directives to DCs

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today issued a 24-point directive to deputy commissioners (DCs) -- linking hassle-free services from public offices to removing corruption from the ongoing development programmes.
18 January 2022, 06:17 AM

Cabinet approves draft law for EC formation

The Cabinet today approved a draft law for the appointment of the chief election commissioner (CEC) and election commissioners.
17 January 2022, 10:26 AM

Govt to check misuse, abuse of DSA: Law Minister

The government has expressed readiness to check misuse and abuse of the Digital Security Act, said Law Minister Anisul Huq today.
16 January 2022, 15:47 PM

No monga in Rangpur region after AL came to power: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the government wants to build a developed, prosperous nation imbued with modern and technological knowledge.
16 January 2022, 07:38 AM

Govt plans to construct airport in Noakhali: State Minister

The government has a plan to build an airport in Noakhali, State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M Mahbub Ali has said.
14 January 2022, 13:23 PM

Mobile court fines Dhaka commuters not wearing masks

A mobile court in Shahbagh conducted drives from 12pm today and fined those violating the restrictions imposed by the government to curb the spread of Omicron variant.
13 January 2022, 05:26 AM

PPP and other projects barrier to a planned Dhaka: Taposh

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh today said Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects and project-based work of different service-providing organisations are the barrier to developing a planned city.
12 January 2022, 12:36 PM

Schools must assign staff to ensure students cross roads safely: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said educational institutions, up to higher secondary level, must assign their own staff to make sure their students cross roads safely.
12 January 2022, 09:01 AM

Will take measures to ensure free, fair, credible elections: President

While holding dialogue with Islamic Front Bangladesh (IFB), President Abdul Hamid today said he will take measures so that a free, fair, and credible national election can be held in the country.
11 January 2022, 17:10 PM

President summons 16th session of 11th JS on Jan 16

President M Abdul Hamid has summoned the 16th session (also the first session of 2022) of the 11th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) on January 16, said a parliament release today.
11 January 2022, 09:46 AM