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Government launches National Agricultural Technology Programme (NATP-2)

  Aimed at improving the socio-economic conditions of the farmers and alleviating poverty, the government has launched National Agricultural Technology Programme (NATP-2) with an outlay of Taka 1,878 crore.

Dhaka South City Corporation hands over 80 food carts to ensure hygienic street food

  The Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) formally handed over 80 food carts to as many trained vendors at a ceremony with a view to ensuring safe street food and improving public health.

Cabinet approves amendment proposal for Hajj & Umrah Policy and Hajj Package-2016

  The cabinet approved an amendment proposal for the National Hajj and Umrah Policy and Hajj Package-2016 (Hijri 1437) by doubling the number of Hajj pilgrims under the government management.

Awami League is my family: PM Sheikh Hasina

  Recalling her return to Bangladesh in 1981 as the president of Awami League, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said, "At that time I had none except you. Awami League was my family and I have got motherly and sisterly affection from them."

PM Sheikh Hasina inaugurates 'Dhaka Central Jail, Keraniganj'

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the country's largest and top-security prison with modern facilities on the outskirts of the capital saying that the prisons, instead of merely using for detaining, should be made into correction centres.