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PM urged D-8 nations to take realistic programmes

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today underscored the need for undertaking realistic programmes by the Developing-8 (D-8) nations for their common uplift.

PM Directs Lakes To be Built Along Kuril-Purbachal Road

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has directed the housing and public works ministry to build lakes along the Kuril-Purbachal Road in Dhaka immediately.

TK 2 Billion Refinancing Scheme for Jute Sector

  Bangladesh Bank (BB) will launch a refinancing scheme worth TK 200 billion today for the country’s jute sector. To that end, it has signed partnership agreements with 16 banks to support jute sector under the refinancing scheme.

Election Commission to Go Digital From September

  Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh plans to make available at least ten services under their jurisdiction in an electronic format. Once these services are activated, a voter can know about his/her voting centre, amend personal details, change address, apply for new National ID, apply for changing photograph, all from the comforts of ...

Cabinet Extends Tenure Of Quick Power Act For More Four Years

  The cabinet decided to extend the "Power and Energy Quick Supply (special provision) Act" for more four years to ensure uninterrupted power and energy supply in the country keeping pace with growing demand.