Planning Minister MA Mannan
Bangladesh-Japan partnership shows remarkable progress: Envoy
Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Naoki Ito on Tuesday said the partnership between Bangladesh and Japan has shown a remarkable progress represented by the mega projects.
Make hyacinth consumable for humans, Mannan urges researchers
Planning Minister MA Mannan on Monday urged researchers to find a way to turn water hyacinth into a consumable item for humans.
Ecnec clears supportive project for upgrading Hatirjheel-Banashri-Demra Highway
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday approved a Tk 1,209.60 crore project to support work for upgrading the Hatirjheel-Rampura Bridge-Banashri-Shekherjaiga-Amulia-Demra Highway into a four-lane one.
Planning Minister praises PM’s motivation ‘to work for the poor’
Planning Minister MA Mannan on Monday said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s survival is essential in the interests of the country’s impoverished segment.
6th Population and Housing Census next year
The sixth Population and Housing Census (PHC) will be conducted across the country from January 2 to 8 in 2021 to find out demographic and socio-economic facts to be used for the next course of the country’s development planning.
Bangladesh Cultural Fest 2020 begins at BSA
Bangladesh Cultural Festival 2020, a 21-day long national cultural event, was kicked off at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on Friday.
Media’s help needed to ensure good governance: Planning Minister
Planning Minister MA Mannan on Friday said the government’s goal is to ensure good governance in Bangladesh with the assistance of the media.
Bangladesh wants to end foreign debt
Planning Minister MA Mannan on Monday said Bangladesh is trying to come out of the cycle of debt caused by loans from foreign entities, particularly the World Bank (WB).
Poverty rate to halve within 5-7 years: Planning Minister
Planning Minister MA Mannan on Sunday said poverty reduction is a challenge for Bangladesh but the government is working to cut poverty rate by half within the next five to seven years.
Govt working to resolve water crisis: Minister
Planning Minister MA Mannan on Friday said the government is installing deep tube-well to resolve drinking water crisis of the poor villagers in the district.