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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.

Cabinet Approves 'Bangladesh Investment Development Authority Law-2015'

  The cabinet today approved in principle the draft of "The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority Law, 2015" aimed at setting up a new authority by merging the Board of Investment (BoI) and the Privatisation Commission.

Earn Trust And Confidence Of The Students And Love The Countrymen: PM To BCL Leaders

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged leaders of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) to earn trust and confidence of the students and love the countrymen to be successful in politics.

USAID Administrator Praises Current Govt. For Success In MDG

  Visiting acting USAID Administrator Alfanso E. Lenhardt today lauded the present government for accomplishing enviable successes in attaining many of the MDG goals, particularly in the areas of health and women empowerment.

Russian Academy Of Sciences To Publish A Book In Different Languages On PM Sheikh Hasina

  A Russian science academy will publish a book on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in different languages.

PM For Enhanced Use Of ICT For Obtaining Information

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urged the Information Commission to inspire people to use digital technology while seeking information officially from public and private bodies or lodging any complaint in this regard.

Bangladesh Will Welcome Spanish Investment In SEZ: PM

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said Bangladesh would welcome Spanish investors in the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) being set up in various parts of the country to expedite employment generation and economic growth.

Bangladesh Signed MoU With Mexico To Strengthen Bilateral Relations

  Bangladesh has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mexico on Foreign Office Consultation for further strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.

USA Is Committed To Helping Bangladesh's RMG Sector: Bernicat To PM

  US Ambassador to Bangladesh Mercia Stephens Bloom Bernicat today said her country is committed to helping Bangladesh's readymade garment (RMG) sector.

PM For Proper Utilisation Of Lands Of Closed Industries

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today underscored the need for proper utilisation of unused lands of closed industries in the public sector, saying that no government industries would be privatised further in the country.

Government Approves Sewerage Improvement Project Involving Tk. 3317 Crore

  The government has launched a development project involving Taka 3,317 crore which would provide improved sewerage facilities for the growing number of dwellers living in the capital.

China To Invest US $350 Million In Various Sectors Of Bangladesh

  China wants to invest about 350 million US dollars in various sectors of Bangladesh for product diversification, value addition as well as enhancement of exports for mutual benefits of the two countries.

UK Minister Praises Bangladesh's Success In Achieving MDG

  Visiting Minister of State of UK Department for International Development (DFID) Desmond Angus Swayne praised Bangladesh's spectacular success in achieving millennium development goals (MDGs) and women development.

Awami League Observing The 11th Death Anniversary Of Ivy Rahman

  The 11th death anniversary of Ivy Rahman, former women affairs secretary of Awami League (AL), is being observed on Monday with befitting manners.

PM Attends Milad For Ivy Rahman

  A milad and doa mahfil was held at the residence of late Ivy Rahman, wife of late President Zillur Rahman and former women affairs secretary of Bangladesh Awami League, at Gulshan in the capital after Asr prayers today on the occasion of her 11th martyrdom anniversary.

Headquarters Of SARSO And BIMSTEC Will Be Set Up In Bangladesh

  The headquarters of two international organisations will be set up in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh.

Cabinet Approves Vehicular Movement Proposal Between Bangladesh, India, Nepal And Bhutan

  The cabinet today approved a proposal for ratification of "The Motor Vehicles Agreement for the Regulation of Passenger, Personal and Cargo Vehicular Traffic between Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal".

Muslim Ummah Should Be United Against Terrorism: PM To OIC Sec-Gen

  Observing that conflicts among Muslim countries are creating a scope for others to take advantage over the Muslim Ummah, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said Muslim nations could settle their disputes through talks and take a united stance against terrorism.