Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
Over one-third of population under govt aid schemes: Info Minister
Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Thursday more than one-third of the country's people have been brought under the government's assistance schemes amid global coronavirus outbreak.
Easing VAT, tax collection: Draft ordinances okayed
The Cabinet on Thursday cleared the drafts of two amendment ordinances in a bid to ease provisions in the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) and income tax during a situation like the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
Prepare for worsening coronavirus situation: Quader to AL leaders
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Thursday urged all leaders and activists to get mentally ready as coronavirus situation may worsen in coming days.
Cabinet clears ordinance to use IT for running court proceedings
The Cabinet on Thursday cleared the draft of an ordinance to pave the way for courts to run trial proceedings through videoconferences and other digital means using the information technology.
Cabinet meeting held after nearly a month
The Cabinet meeting was held on Thursday after nearly a month with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the chair.
FBCCI for prompt disbursement of money from stimulus package
FBCCI President Sheikh Fazle Fahim on Wednesday urged the country’s banks to take quick steps to disburse the stimulus money declared by the government to stave off the impact of the coronavirus on the economy.
Govt ensured food security for all: State Minister
State Minister for Industries Kamal Ahmed Mojumdar on Wednesday said the government has ensured food security for the country’s people during coronavirus outbreak
Covid-19: Bangladesh receives more medical assistance from India
India on Wednesday handed over the third tranche of emergency medical assistance consisting of RT-PCR Covid-19 test kits capable of running 30,000 tests in Bangladesh.
PM shocked at Habibur Rahman Mollah’s death
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Awami League MP (Dhaka-5) and valiant freedom fighter Habibur Rahman Mollah.
Buddha Purnima being celebrated
Buddha Purnima, the biggest religious festival of the Buddhist community, is being celebrated in the country today (Wednesday).