Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said she wants to upgrade Faridpur and Cumilla as two new divisions -- named “Padma” and “Meghna”.

Ruling out apprehension that Bangladesh will have much to lose after graduating to “developing country” status, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the country would be able to avail more alternative facilities under WTO rules.

The Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief has allocated Tk three lakh and 100 bundles of corrugated iron sheets -- for building houses -- for those affected by arson attack in Rangpur’s Pirganj upazila.

The Cabinet today approved, in principle, the draft ‘Zakat Fund Management Act 2021’ -- keeping the provision of collecting and distributing zakat, using information and communication technology.

The Cabinet Division today approved in principle the draft of Bangladesh Public Service Commission Act 2021 with the provision of highest 10 years’ imprisonment and fine for leaking question paper of public service recruitment exams.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has given instruction to Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan to identify those responsible for the attacks on temples and houses of the Hindu community during Durga Puja celebration.

Seven superintendent of police ranked officials have been given new postings today.

President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today expressed the hope that the observance of the 'National Sanitation Month-October 2021' and the 'Global Handwashing Day 2021' will help create public awareness and improve sanitation system in the country.

Mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Barrister Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh today said Dhaka-bound migration will enforce a snag for implementation of development work.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said Bangladesh is now a model country in the world in disaster management as it has been able to ease disaster risks remarkably.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today sought constant support from Russia for building another nuclear power plant in Bangladesh’s southern region.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Shafiqul Islam today said they are on alert centring the Durga Puja as militants are active online.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the government is planning to build another nuclear power plant to meet the country’s growing demand for electricity.

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal today issued a further warning that Bangladeshi nationals who are involved in cybercrimes abroad, must be brought to justice.

State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief, Dr Md Enamur Rahman, today said that another 80,000 “forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals” will be relocated to Bhasan Char in next three months.

The government will make registrations mandatory ahead of operating any news portal from the next year, said Information Minister Hasan Mahmud yesterday.

Registration for news portals will be mandatory from next year, Information and Broadcasting Minister Hasan Mahmud said today.

Government is going to buy two helicopters from Russia for Bangladesh Police.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today stressed the importance of good governance and asked government officials to devote themselves to serving people.

Operation of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel under the Karnaphuli river in Chattogram will start much before the scheduled date.