Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today inaugurated the activities of providing machine readable passport (MRP) in 33 regional passport offices, directing authorities concerned to remain alert so that none is harassed in getting passport.
Outgoing Swedish ambassador in Bangladesh today highly appreciated Bangladesh's success in the education sector saying because of this success her country has decided to increase the number of postgraduate scholarship for Bangladeshi students.
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.