Planning Minister
Govt will provide all logistic support to pvt sector: Planning Minister
Planning Minister MA Mannan on Tuesday said the government would extend all forms of logistical support to make the private sector vibrant.
Web platform ‘Dataful’ launched for free and trustworthy use of data
Bangladeshi open web platform Dataful was inaugurated in a virtual programme on Saturday.
Inflation falls slightly in December
The inflation rate declined by 0.23 percent on a point-to-point basis in December 2020 as it came down at 5.29 percent last month from 5.52 percent in November 2020.
Planning Minister MA Mannan tests positive for Covid-19
Planning Minister MA Mannan has been infected with Coronavirus.
PM happy with quality of rice at govt warehouses
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday expressed her satisfaction at the quality of preserved rice at government warehouses.
Collective efforts needed to address challenges of 4IR
Planning Minister MA Mannan emphasised on collective efforts to use different tools for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) to address its challenges and harness its opportunities.
Govt to spend Tk 3,586cr to upgrade Sylhet-Tamabil Highway
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday cleared six development projects, including a Tk 3,586-crore one to upgrade Sylhet-Tamabil Highway into a four-lane one.
Govt to spend Tk1,454 cr to improve power supply; project cleared
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday cleared five development projects, including a Tk 1454-crore one to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply to clients under the DPDC areas in Dhaka and Narayanganj cities.
Better coordination among stakeholders needed for youth development: Minister
Planning Minister MA Mannan on Saturday stressed the need for better coordination among public, private stakeholders and experts for the sake of the country’s youth development as they are key force of economic development.
Inflation hit 6pc in June
The annual inflation rate increased slightly to cross the 6 percent mark again in June, up from 5.35 percent recorded the previous month thanks to a rise in food inflation as the flood damaged crops, vegetables and fishes in the country.