3 secretaries get new posting

The government has transferred three secretaries in the latest reshuffle in the civil administration
16 March 2015, 12:56 PM

Kerry praised Bangladesh lawmen’s role: Mahmood

John Kerry has appreciated the role of Bangladesh’s law enforcement agencies in countering terrorist activities, the foreign minister says
16 March 2015, 08:42 AM

Hasina reiterates promise of Digital Bangladesh by 2021

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday vowed afresh to establish Digital Bangladesh by 2021 saying that the country
15 March 2015, 18:00 PM

PM inaugurates 20 mobile apps to smoothen govt info services

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday inaugurated 20 mobile apps developed by the government to provide information and its
15 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Amu sees business opportunities in India's north-eastern states

There is an enormous scope for expanding Bangladeshi businesses in the north-eastern states of India, said Industries Minister Amir
14 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Mohiuddin wants to be Ctg mayor again

Awami League Chittagong city unit President Mohiuddin Chowdhury yesterday said, with green signal from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
14 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Muhith inaugurates Rotary Bangladesh conference in capital

Finance Minister Abul Maal A Muhith has inaugurated a conference of Rotary Bangladesh District 3281 at Bashundhara Convention Center
14 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Recover walkways, experts urge future mayors

Noted urban experts and town planners say mayors to be elected in the upcoming Dhaka City Corporations should concentrate on recovering pedestrian passages as part of their priority goals
14 March 2015, 09:49 AM

Bureaucrats for coordination

Some top bureaucrats have suggested that effective co-ordination should be developed among the government's poverty alleviation projects under different ministries for better outcomes.
13 March 2015, 19:05 PM

Primary scholarship holders' names to be published tomorrow

The list of the students obtaining scholarship from primary schools this year will be published tomorrow.
13 March 2015, 19:04 PM

Eelectricity for all by 2021

The government has undertaken a number of projects to generate 20,000 megawatt (MW) electricity aiming to provide power to all citizens by 2021 at a reasonable price.
13 March 2015, 19:04 PM

Judges' shortage hampers trials

At the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, more than 15,000 cases have remained un-adjudicated for a long time, and four vacant judgeships have made the situation worse.
13 March 2015, 18:50 PM

Set pillars rightly to demarcate rivers

Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (Bapa) yesterday demanded that the government take immediate steps to set up boundary pillars accordingly to save rivers from grabbers.
13 March 2015, 18:50 PM

Anisul Huq, Bernicat discuss US cooperation in legal sector

Law Minister Anisul Huq and US Ambassador in Dhaka Marcia SB Bernicat yesterday discussed the United State's cooperation in
12 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Mozammel Haque Khan gets highest Indian scout award

Mozammel Haque Khan, senior secretary to the home ministry, has received the highest award of Bharat Scouts and Guides, The Silver
12 March 2015, 18:00 PM

New force in offing to fight terrorism

The government is planning to form a separate force to combat terrorism in the country, State Minister for Home Asaduzzaman Khan
12 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Govt mulls separate force to combat terrorism, Asaduzzaman tells parliament

State Minister for Home Asaduzzaman Khan says in parliament the government is planning to form a separate force to combat terrorism
12 March 2015, 14:48 PM

Why govt won’t be asked to trace Salahuddin: HC

The High Court asks government to explain why it should not be directed to find out or produce BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed before court by Sunday
12 March 2015, 07:31 AM

Dhaka Wasa to start faecal sludge management

Dhaka Water Supply & Sewerage Authority (Wasa) is going to introduce Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) system using Vacutug machines under a public private partnership (PPP) initiative to increase hygiene coverage in the capital.
11 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Why govt should not be asked to repair cyclone-hit dams: HC

High Court asks Bangladesh government to explain in 4 weeks as to why it should not be directed to repair dams which were damaged due to cyclones Sidr and Aila in four southern districts
11 March 2015, 09:00 AM