ATTACK ON NATIONAL MINORITY STUDENTS: Govt slams attack, starts probe
The interim government on Thursday strongly condemned Wednesday鈥檚 attack on ethnic minority students鈥� peaceful gathering in front of the NTCB in Dhaka...
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Dual interest rates for NSCs introduced
The interim government on Wednesday introduced dual rates for the interest payment of the national savings certificates, said Finance Division officials, adding that the rates took effect from January 1...
Teacher shortage in technical institutions unacceptable
A SERIOUS shortage of teachers in government technical and vocational educational institutions is unacceptable. It shows the government鈥檚 lack of commitment to a sector that has a high potential to contribute to the economy. About three-fourths of the sanctioned positions for teachers in government technical and vocational educational institutions have been...
PRC suggests amendment, replacement of 22 laws for police reforms
The Police Reform Commission on Wednesday submitted its report to chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus proposing amendment and replacement of 22 existing laws for making the 鈥榩eople鈥檚 friendly鈥� the country鈥檚 main law enforcement agency.
Charter of new Bangladesh to be formed, chief adviser Yunus says
The Bangladesh interim government chief adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, on Wednesday said a charter of new Bangladesh would be formed by building national unity through talks.
Formal talks with parties over reforms likely in February: Rizwana
Bangladesh interim government may start formal talks with political parties in February next for reaching a consensus over the reform initiatives, said environment adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Wednesday.
July mass killing trial could be completed before election: law adviser
The Bangladesh interim government law adviser, Asif Nazrul, on Wednesday hoped that the trial of the 鈥楯uly mass killings鈥� could be completed before the next national election as the interim government was committed to ensuring justice for brutal, inhuman killings committed during the July-August uprising.
Chief adviser receives four reform commission reports
Chief adviser to the interim government, Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday received reports from the constitution reform commission, police reform commission, electoral reform commission and anti-corruption reform commission.
JULY PROCLAMATION:聽Yunus to meet聽parties tomorrow
The interim government will sit with all political parties and stakeholders on Thursday to finalise the July mass uprising proclamation.聽
Four reform commissions to submit report Jan 15: CA press secy
Reform commissions have made proposals for introducing bicameral legislature to make the parliamentary system more accountable and freeing police of lethal weapons as four out of...
Govt urges foreigners to collect legal documents by Jan 31
Bangladesh interim government home ministry on Tuesday urged foreigners, who have been staying in Bangladesh illegally, to collect necessary legal documents by January 31.
Govt, political parties to decide on national polls timing: UNRC
The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh, Gwyn Lewis, on Tuesday said the timing of Bangladesh鈥檚 upcoming national election would be determined by the interim government and the political parties.
IPAs to come under one umbrella
Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday asked the authorities to bring all the investment promotion agencies under one umbrella to attract more foreign investment in the country...
Left parties call for VAT, SD rollback
Leaders of the Communist Party of Bangladesh and Socialist Party of Bangladesh on Monday at separate rallies in Dhaka called on the interim government to refrain from imposing increased value-added tax and supplementary duty on more than 100 commodities...
ITFC, Bangladesh govt sign $2.75b annual financing plan to ensure energy, food security
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation, a member of the Islamic Development Bank Group, has signed a landmark annual financing plan with Bangladesh government for US$2.75 billion to support the country鈥檚 energy and agriculture sectors recently at Jeddah, says a press release.
Yunus urges Malaysia to issue multiple-entry visas to Bangladeshi workers
Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday urged Malaysia to issue multiple-entry visas to Bangladeshi workers employed in the country to facilitate their return home as and when required...
Govt raises VAT to make tax-GDP ratio healthy: CA press secretary
Bangladesh interim government chief adviser press secretary Shafiqul Alam on Sunday said the government was trying to take the country鈥檚 tax-GDP ratio to a healthy state by imposing a simplified 15 per cent VAT in a bid to ensure the country鈥檚 economic growth.
Make Bangladesh a distribution hub for Asia, Prof Yunus urges Norway
Chief adviser Muhammad Yunus on Sunday asked Norway to make Bangladesh a regional distribution hub of their products and invest more in the country to take the benefits of Bangladesh鈥檚 youth force...
Adviser takes responsibility for surge in road crashes, casualties
The interim government鈥檚 adviser to the road transport and bridges ministry, Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, on Saturday took the responsibility for recent increase in the numbers of road crashes and casualties.
Cancel unfair treaties with India: Anu Muhammad
Economist Anu Muhammad on Saturday urged the interim government to disclose all treaties with India and find ways to cancel the treaties that are against national interest.
Govt borrowing from banks doubles in July-Dec
The government鈥檚 borrowing from commercial banks more than doubled in the first six months of the financial year 2024-25, driven by the attractive returns and low-risk nature of treasury instruments for banks.
External interest payment surges by 60pc on megaproject loans
The government鈥檚 overall interest payments grew by 21 per cent in the 2023-24 financial year largely because of a 60-per cent rise in the external interest payment against foreign loans, mostly taken for financing megaprojects by...
Adviser Rizwana urges collective efforts to address societal challenges
The Bangladesh interim government environment adviser, Syeda Rizwana Hasan, stressed the critical role of women alongside men in promoting environmental conservation and climate resilience.
Dearness allowance announcement by June 30: sr secy
Dearness allowance for government employees would be announced before June 30, senior secretary of the ministry of public administration Md Mokhlesur Rahman said...
Chief adviser urges Turkey to relocate industries to Bangladesh
The Bangladesh interim government chief adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, on Thursday urged Turkey to bring their technology to Bangladesh, invest more, relocate factories, and use Bangladesh鈥檚 youth forces.
JULY PROCLAMATION:聽Dialogue with political parties next week for finalisation: Mahfuj Alam
Interim government adviser Mahfuj Alam said on Thursday that the government would hold dialogues with political parties and other stakeholders next week to finalise the July mass uprising proclamation.
EIB to help carry out Bangladesh鈥檚 vital reforms
Nicola Beer, vice-president of the European Investment Bank, has assured the Bangladesh鈥檚 interim government of its support in carrying out vital reforms it had undertaken...
India yet to respond to letter seeking Hasina鈥檚 repatriation, Touhid says
Bangladesh has not yet received a response from New Delhi regarding the Dhaka鈥檚 letter sent to facilitate the return of Sheikh Hasina, foreign affairs adviser M Touhid Hossain confirmed on Wednesday.
TCB鈥檚 operations to be conducted thru smart family cards: Bashir
Bangladesh interim government commerce adviser Sk Bashir Uddin on Wednesday said that from now on, the operations of the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh would be conducted through smart family cards instead of paper system.
FILING BASELESS CASES: Interim govt introduces fascist culture: JSD
Leaders of the Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal-JSD, a partner of the Ganatantra Mancha at a protest rally in Dhaka on Tuesday alleged that the interim government headed by Professor Muhammad Yunus had introduced fascist culture by filing baseless cases like the Sheikh Hasina-led government...