Bangladesh government

Govt procurement: Gifts, trips secure contracts

Bidders need to give bribes in the form of financial benefits, arrange trips and host dinners for government officials to win public procurement contracts, says a World Bank report.
Bangladeshis stranded in USA to be brought back on May 14 or 15

The government has taken an initiative to bring back Bangladeshis stranded in the United States amid the coronavirus pandemic in a chartered flight either on May 14 or 15.
Kurigram DC Sultana Pervin withdrawn

The government has withdrawn Kurigram Deputy Commissioner Sultana Pervin, following her controversial role in the conviction of a journalist in the district.
Int’l incoming call rate slashed 66pc

The government has slashed the international incoming voice call rate by 65.71 per cent to $0.006 per minute in the face of shrinking earnings from the sector in recent years.
Govt prioritising vocational education: PM

The government has given utmost importance to vocational education as the world needs skilled manpower, says Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Govt to recruit 10,000 physicians for healthcare: JS body

The government has taken an initiative to recruit 10,000 physicians aiming at ensuring healthcare services for the people, top officials of the health ministry informed this to a parliamentary body.
Govt to buy 6 lakh tonnes of Aman paddy directly from farmers

The government will buy six lakh metric tonnes of paddy directly from farmers this Aman season, Agriculture Minister Dr Abdur Razzak says.
Efforts on to bring back killers of Bangabandhu, 4 nat'l leaders: Quader

The government will further strengthen its diplomatic efforts to bring back the fugitive killers of the Father of the Nation and four national leaders, said Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Sunday.
Special PP of Anti-Terrorism Special Tribunal withdrawn

The Ministry of Law has removed special public prosecutor of Dhaka Anti-terrorism Special Tribunal Jahangir Alam Chowdhury from his post for his negligence in discharging duties.
Anwarul new cabinet secretary

Senior Secretary to Bridges Division Khandker Anwarul Islam has been appointed as the cabinet secretary.
Govt, WB sign $185m-deal for renewable energy

The government signs a $185 million financing agreement with the World Bank to add about 310 megawatts renewable energy generation capacity, which will contribute to reliable, affordable electricity and cleaner air.
Khandker Anwarul Islam to be made new cabinet secy

Senior Secretary to the Bridges Division Khandker Anwarul Islam will be appointed as the new cabinet secretary, Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal tells journalists.
Jamalpur DC Ahmed Kabir made OSD

Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Jamalpur Ahmed Kabir is made an officer on special duty (OSD), days after a leaked video showed him in a compromising situation with a female colleague.
Article 370 is India’s internal issue: Bangladesh

Bangladesh terms the Indian government’s revoking of Article 370, “an internal issue of India”.
20 police officials promoted to addl DIGs

The government promotes 20 police officials to the rank of additional deputy inspector general of police in the latest reshuffle of the police administration.
Govt to do everything for development of medical science: PM

Putting emphasis on advancing the country’s medical science further, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said her government will do whatever is necessary for the development of the field.
Govt to send 200 graduates to Japan, India for technology training

The government has taken an initiative to send two hundred fresh graduates from Computer Science, Software Engineering and Electrical and Electronic Engineering background to India and Japan to attend training course on different upcoming technologies.
Imran Ahmed appointed as minister

Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid appoints Imran Ahmed, Awami League lawmaker of Sylhet-4 constituency, as minister and Begum Fazilatun Nessa, woman MP from reserved seat-23, as state minister.
Political affiliation overshadows merit in promotion: TIB

Political affiliation of upper-level officers is given emphasis when it comes to promotion rather than merit, skill or seniority, Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) says.
Govt working to improve living standard of people: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the aim of her government is to improve the living standard of people and free the country from poverty.
Zero tolerance policy against illegal migration: Minister

The government has taken zero tolerance policy against illegal migration, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam says. He suggests that those who had gone to Libya with the ultimate purpose of reaching Europe illegally should be brought under law.
Monitor fruit markets to prevent use of chemicals: HC

The High Court has directed the government to monitor the fruit markets and warehouses across the country to prevent use of chemicals in fruits.
Shatter corrupts at registrar, sub-registrar offices: Anisul

Law Minister Anisul Huq directs the authorities concerned to shatter the gangs of corrupt officials at the district registrars’ and sub-registrars’ offices across the country.
Govt blocks 1,279 more porn sites

The telecom regulator blocks 1,279 more pornographic websites in the country, a joint move through internet safety solution programme run by Telecom Department and blocking the links from internet gateway level.
Accelerating growth real challenge for new govt: EU

Appreciating Bangladesh's impressive economic performance over the last one decade, the European Union (EU) yesterday said sustaining and accelerating this growth is the real challenge for the new government.
Dhaka promises good governance

Seeking the international community's cooperation to meet challenges ahead of the new government, Dhaka has promised to ensure good governance in Bangladesh by maintaining a strong “zero tolerance policy” for “corruption and terrorism”.
Govt ready to face cyclone Titli: Maya

The government has taken all out preparations to tackle the imminent cyclone Titli which intensified into a severe cyclonic storm with a core of Hurricane wind currently lying over coastal Odisha of India.
No plan to raise govt job age limit: Syed Ashraf

Public Administration Minister Syed Ashraful Islam tells parliament that the government has no plan to raise the age limit for entering government jobs to 35 years.
WB $55m for renewable energy in rural areas

The government signs a $55 million financing agreement with the World Bank to expand renewable energy uses in rural areas.
Why shouldn’t compensate Tk 1 crore to Jisan’s family: HC

The High Court today issues a rule asking the government to explain in four weeks why it should not be ordered to give Tk 1 crore as compensation to the family of five-year-old Jisan, who died after falling into a ditch in Dhaka’s Adabar area in March this year.