The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved "Matarbari 2X600 MW Ultra Super Critical Coal Fired Power Plant" project, which is one of the largest projects in the country's power sector, involving Taka 35,984.46 crore aiming at boosting power generation significantly.
The cabinet has reregistered its strong condemnation for Israeli attack on Palestine people in Gaza asking for an immediate end to indiscriminate killings and destruction.
The cabinet today approved a proposal for development of all land ports of the country to the level of international standard as part of establishing link with Asian Highway Network and Trans-Asia Railway Network.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the Civil Service Act will be passed very soon so that public servants could perform their respective duties properly.
'The National Energy Security Day 2014' was observed today with a call for motivating consumers to use energy saving devices to save energy for the development of the country.