Every newborn to get a unique ID

The Cabinet today approved the draft “National Identity Registration Act 2022”, with the provision of issuing a unique identity number to every newborn that will be his or her lifelong identity
12 June 2023

8 police officers promoted to DIG

The government today promoted eight police officials to the rank of deputy inspector general of police in the latest reshuffle of the police administration
11 June 2023

BTRC asked to remove 1,431 social links: Palak

The government, between July 2022 and April this year, has requested Bangladesh Telecom Regulatory Commission to remove 1,431 links published on different social media and sent alerts against 120 emergent cyber threats.
11 June 2023

Draft bill: Max 3 of a family in a bank board

Not more than three of a family can hold posts of director at a bank's board, proposed a bill placed in parliament today
8 June 2023

Govt initiatives kept economy vibrant: PM

The government has taken all possible initiatives necessary to keep the country's economy vibrant despite the global economic recession caused by the Ukraine-Russia war and the Covid-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina told parliament today
31 May 2023

Over 1 lakh orgs to be connected by fibre-optic cables in 6 months

State Minister for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Zunaid Ahmed Palak on Wednesday said 1.09 lakh organisations in the country will be connected to high-speed internet using fibre-optic cables within the next six months
24 May 2023

Promotion a day before retirement

A day before his retirement, secretary to the Public Security Division of Home Ministry Mustafizur Rahman has been promoted to senior secretary
23 May 2023

Rab DG’s tenure extended by one year

Chiefs of both Rab and police are now appointed on contract basis
23 May 2023

Dhaka Wasa gets new chairman

Prof Sujit Kumar Bala has been appointed as the new chairman of the Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (Wasa) board
22 May 2023

Helmets cannot be marketed without BSTI nod: home minister

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan has said that no helmet can be marketed without the certification of the Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI).
17 May 2023

114 promoted to additional secretaries

The government has promoted 114 joint secretaries to the rank of additional secretaries
12 May 2023

3 former secretaries, ex-DMP commissioner appointed PSC members

The government today appointed three former secretaries and a former commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) as members of Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC)
11 May 2023

PM pushes for virtual court facilities in prisons

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked the authorities concerned to keep provisions for joining virtual courts in prisons when they are drawing up development proposal for jails. .Talking to reporters at a press briefing, Planning Minister MA Mannan said the premier made the comments whi
18 April 2023

4 secretaries transferred

The government today transferred four secretaries to different ministries and organisations..Mosammat Hamida Begum, secretary of Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs, was transferred to Rural Development and Co-Operative Division. .Incumbent Secretary of Rural Development and C
18 April 2023

Jailed Hefajat leaders recommended for release: home boss

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan yesterday said jailed Hefajat leaders are being recommended for release and most of them have already been freed
13 April 2023

Rear Admiral Sohail appointed new Chattogram Port Authority chairman

Rear Admiral Mohammad Sohail has been appointed the new chairman of Chattogram Port Authority.
12 April 2023

Jail, fine for ‘illegal strike’ in essential services sector

A bill was placed in parliament today with a provision of punishment for enforcing "illegal" strikes that affect essential services
6 April 2023

Good governance, accountability crucial: speakers

Speakers at a seminar yesterday underscored the need of ensuring good governance and accountability while implementing the Delta Plan 2100.
21 March 2023

JS body for full implementation of 2013 policy on elderly persons

A parliamentary body today recommended implementing the National Policy on Older Persons..Although the policy was formulated in 2013, it has not been fully implemented yet, it said..The parliamentary standing committee on the social welfare ministry also suggested increasing the old-
14 March 2023