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Keep Bangabandhu Above All Debates: Syed Ashraful Islam

  Awami League General Secretary and Public Administration Minister Syed Ashraful Islam today urged all irrespective of political parties and opinions to keep Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman above all debates.

Bangladesh Progressing Despite No GSP: PM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh hasina said that Bangladesh is progressing forward despite no advantage of GSP by USA.

Export To Japan Will Exceed US $2 Billion By 2018: Tofail Ahmed

  Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed today said export to Japan doubled in last five years and is expected to exceed $ 2 billion mark in next three years.

Develop The Country's Huge Population As 'Human Capital': PM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina called upon all concerned to develop the country's huge population as "human capital" to expedite the pace of development as she assured of extending allout government support to this end.

Jatiya Sangsad Passes 'Nuclear Power Plant Bill, 2015'

  The Jatiya Sangsad today passed the "Nuclear Power Plant Bill, 2015," to pave the way for facilitating the setting up of nuclear power plants in the country.

Cabinet Approves New Pay Scale For Civil Servants And Armed Forces

  The cabinet today approved the new pay scale for civil servants and members of the armed forces raising the current salary by nearly 100 percent to be effective from July 1, 2015.

5.2 Million More Students To Get Stipends At Primary Level: Primary And Mass Education Minister Mostafizur Rahman

  Primary and Mass Education Minister Mostafizur Rahman today said the government is going to expand the stipend net by another 5.2 million students at the primary education level.

120 Million People Have Access To Electricity: State Minister Nasrul Hamid

  Around 120 million people in Bangladesh currently have access to electricity, says State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid.

Daily Production Of Gas Is 2,700 Million Cubic Feet: State minister Nasrul Hamid

  The current annual demand for gas in the country is 1,076 billion cubic feet while the production and the daily supply against this is around 2,700 million cubic feet, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has said in parliament.

PM Sheikh Hasina Inaugurates Construction Of Two Battleships At Khulna Shipyard

  A new horizon has been opened up in the country's shipbuilding industry as Khulna Shipyard today launched the work of two large patrol craft (LPC), the largest warship construction project in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh Awami League Gains More Support: IRI Survey

  A recent survey conducted by a US organisation found that despite a continuing partisan divide on electoral issues, the ruling Awami League government gained support among a majority of Bangladeshi respondents.

Two Submarines Will Join Navy Fleet In Mid-2016: PM Sheikh Hasina

  Vowing to build Bangladesh Navy as a most modern and strong force to safeguard the country's independence and sovereignty, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said two submarines would join the navy fleet in the middle of 2016.

Government To Enact Digital Security Act For Safe Internet Use: PM Sheikh Hasina

  The government is going to enact "The Digital Security Act" to ensure safe, secure and optimum use of internet and information technology in the country.

Amazed at the Present Progress of Bangladesh: Dr. Vitaly V Naumkin

  The following is the translated version of the excerpt of an interview with Dr Vitaly V Naumkin, published by Prothom Alo on 3rd September, 2015.

Saima Hossain Suggests Appointment Of Psychologists In Schools

  Internationally reputed mental health expert Saima Hossain has suggested appointment of psychologists in schools to address the widely ignored psychological issues of children and ensure their healthy mental development.

Government Will Make A Documentary On Bangabandhu: PM At Parliament

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today laid importance on collection of all documents and information on Bangabandhu at home and abroad to make a documentary or film based on the life and works of the Father of the Nation.

Do Not Neglect People With Physical Challenges: PM Sheikh Hasina

  Calling upon the countrymen not to neglect the people physical challenges, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her government is committed to improving their lives to build a society free from all sorts of discrimination.

Digital Ticketing System For Ferry Services from Oct 1

  The government is going to introduce digital ticketing system to Bangladesh’s ferry services from October 1.

ECNEC Approves 7 Projects Worth Tk. 7215 Crore

  The government has launched a new phase for setting up new plant at the Sayedabad Water Treatment Project (Phase-III) aiming to meet the growing demand of drinking water in the capital.

Bangladesh To Remain The Top Garment Sourcing Destination: Reports McKinsey & Company

  Bangladesh will remain the top garment sourcing destination for global retailers at least for the next five years, and buyers will continue increasing purchase from the country, McKinsey & Company said in a report.