32 police officials promoted to DIG rank

The government has promoted 32 additional deputy inspector general of Police to the rank of DIG.
12 May 2022, 13:54 PM

Embargo on overseas trips: Finance Ministry issues notification

The Ministry of Finance today issued a notification regarding the government’s decision to place embargo on all kinds of overseas trips of its officials to ease pressure on the foreign exchange reserves.
12 May 2022, 11:44 AM

Making MPs municipal advisers: Public administration ministry rejects JS body’s recommendation

The public administration ministry has turned down a recommendation made by the parliamentary standing committee on making MPs advisers in the municipalities, like districts and upazilas.
11 May 2022, 17:33 PM

DNCC Mayor Atiq says jail, fine if Aedes larvae found on property

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has launched a drive at 54 vulnerable wards to curb Aedes mosquito breeding.
11 May 2022, 09:23 AM

Govt appoints ex-chairmen of 61 zila parishads as administrators

The government today appointed recently retired former chairmen of 61 zila parishads as administrators, who are mostly Awami League leaders of the respective districts.
27 April 2022, 14:22 PM

PM’s ‘Eid gift’ for the homeless: 32,904 families get houses under Ashrayan-2

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today provided homes to 32,904 homeless and landless families across the country – as her “Eid gift” – under the third phase of the Ashrayan-2 Project.
26 April 2022, 07:02 AM

PM inaugurates 40 new fire stations

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today directed the authorities concerned to ensure fire extinguishing system in every infrastructure, saying the government has to monitor the safety and security issues as it is working to change the citizens’ fate.
24 April 2022, 07:35 AM

Those who attacked journalists during New Market clash will face charges: Info Minister

Those who attacked journalists during clashes between Dhaka College students and traders in New Market will be brought to justice, said Information and Broadcasting Minister Hasan Mahmud today (April 21, 2022).
21 April 2022, 16:59 PM

CEOs appointed at 61 zila parishads of the country

The government has appointed chief executive officers at the country’s 61 zila parishads as acting chiefs for an interim period.
17 April 2022, 17:13 PM

Bangladesh's economy will be overhauled once mega projects completed: PM

In dispelling the confusion being spread about the mega projects being implemented in the country Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today reaffirmed that her government remains cautious so the loans don’t become a burden.
13 April 2022, 14:31 PM

Post-retirement benefits: Finance Ministry cancels April 10 circular on railway running staffers

Finance Ministry today cancelled its earlier circular that sparked protest among Bangladesh Railway's running staffers who ultimately suspended trains operations across the country today.
13 April 2022, 07:28 AM

Pay running month’s salary by April 25: Govt

The government today asked to pay the running month’s salary to the officials and employees of government, semi government, and autonomous institutions by April 25.
10 April 2022, 16:30 PM

Press Council working to create database of journalists: Info Minister

Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today said Bangladesh Press Council is making a roadmap for creating a database to protect the journalists and the mass media of the country.
10 April 2022, 13:50 PM

PM opens ‘Service Desk’ at 659 police stations

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today inaugurated service desks at 659 police stations across the country for women, children, elderly and people with disabilities, and handed over 400 houses built by the police for homeless families.
10 April 2022, 07:43 AM

Those harassing applicants over birth certificates will have action: LGRD Minister

Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operative (LGRD) Minister, Md Tajul Islam, today said that action will be taken if applicants are harassed while trying to make or correct birth registration certificates.
10 April 2022, 06:57 AM

Even upazilas will have traffic jams if AL stays in power

There will be traffic jams even at the upazila level if Awami League remains in power for another five-year term, LGRD Minister Md Tazul Islam told parliament yesterday.
6 April 2022, 18:00 PM

‘Even upazilas will have traffic jam if AL is in power for another term’

There will be traffic jams even at upazila level if Awami League remains in power for another five-year term, LGRD Minister Md Tajul Islam told the parliament today.
6 April 2022, 10:21 AM

Bangladesh procured 29.64cr Covid-19 vaccines till April 4: PM

The government has collected a total of over 29.64 crore doses of Covid-19 vaccine from around the world as of April 4, 2022, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina told the parliament today.
6 April 2022, 09:46 AM

Bill passed in parliament for appointing administrators in local govt

Zila Parishad (Amendment) Bill-2022 was passed in parliament today with the provision of appointing administrators in the local government body.
6 April 2022, 09:15 AM

No dilly-dallying, work in military style, PM tells Water Development Board

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has directed Water Development Board to shun the culture of dilly-dallying.
5 April 2022, 11:45 AM