Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury today said Bangladesh is steadily emerging as the next major investment destination due to the government’s reform initiatives, leadership commitment, rapid decision-making and ambitious development agenda. Speaking at a press briefing after the day’s National Economic Council (NEC) meeting, the minister said the government’s Taka 3,00,000 crore Annual Development Programme (ADP) has been designed to pull the economy out of fragility through large-scale investments and employment generation. “If aspirations are not high, development cannot move forward,” he said while responding to questions on whether the fresh ADP is overly ambitious. “To move…
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Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today urged Singapore to invest in Bangladesh’s promising sectors, saying the country has emerged as a highly potential destination for foreign investment. “There are vast opportunities for foreign investment in infrastructure, PPP, transport and technology sectors,” he said when Singapore’s Non-Resident High Commissioner Derek Loh paid a courtesy call on him at the secretariat here. The minister said Bangladesh is facing various challenges in development and modernisation, but the government led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is taking effective initiatives in different sectors to sustain economic progress. During the…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has asked BNP lawmakers from women reserved seats to prepare themselves to play an effective role in the Jatiya Sangsad (JS). The premier gave the directive at a meeting with the women MPs at Cabinet Division at the secretariat here today, according to PM’s press wing. Tarique Rahman urged the MPs to develop themselves as competent lawmakers by having a clear understanding of the Rules of Procedure of the JS. He asked the lawmakers to remain cautious and responsible while delivering speeches in the parliament. The prime minister further directed the MPs to stay vigilant so…
Eid-ul-Azha, the second largest religious festival of Muslims, will be observed on May 28 as moon of the holy month of Zil Hajj of Hijri year 1447 was sighted in the skies of Bangladesh today. The counting of the holy month of Zil Hajj will begin tomorrow as Eid-ul Azha is celebrated on the 10th day of Zil Hajj, said a press release. This decision was taken today during a meeting of the National Moon Sighting Committee at the Islamic Foundation at Baitul Mukarram with Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Houssain (Kaikobad) in the chair. Officials concerned were present…
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) today announced an eight-day programme from May 25 to June 1 marking the 45th martyrdom anniversary of the party’s founder, Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman. BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi made the announcement at a press conference held at the party’s central office in Nayapaltan this afternoon. Earlier, a joint meeting was held at the BNP central office to mark the anniversary. BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi presided over the meeting, while BNP Joint Secretary General Habib-un-Nabi Khan Sohel, leaders of the executive committee, and leaders of affiliated organisations were present.…
The government today appointed Additional Inspector General of Police (Additional IGP) Mosleh Uddin Ahmed as the new commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP). A notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs said Mosleh Uddin Ahmed, currently serving as additional IGP of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has been transferred to the DMP as its commissioner. The order will take immediate effect, the notification added.
When it comes to women empowerment, Tangail district is gradually becoming an exemplary unit of women’s advancement in regard to financial solvency. Women entrepreneurs in the district are transforming the entire area’s economic landscape through fusion of traditional industries and modern technology, creating new opportunities in fashion, handloom, food processing, cosmetics, handicrafts and IT-based services. Women’s participation in Bangladesh’s socio-economic development is increasing steadily. Particularly in entrepreneurship, women are not only changing their own destinies but also reshaping families, society and local economies. Beyond Dhaka-centric initiatives, many successful women entrepreneurs are emerging at the district level, with Tangail standing out…
A high-level committee has been formed following the Prime Minister’s directives to keep the lakes in Gulshan, Banani and other areas of the capital clean and ensure smooth water flow. State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Mir Shahe Alam will serve as the head of the committee. The state minister announced the formation of the committee during a views-exchange meeting this afternoon at the conference room of the Local Government Division at Bangladesh Secretariat. The meeting aimed to resolve waterlogging in Dhaka metropolis, keep lakes and canals clean, ensure water flow, and enhance their beauty. Mir Shahe…
Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: – Trump makes fresh threats – President Donald Trump issued a new warning to Iran on Sunday, saying the Islamic republic had to move quickly to end the conflict that has shaken the Middle East and sent energy prices climbing. “For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. “TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!” The war began February 28, when US and Israeli forces launched major strikes on the Islamic republic, but…
Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Minister Professor Dr Abu Zafar Md Zahid Hossain today held a meeting with UN Women Deputy Executive Director, Assistant Secretary-General and Representative Nyaradzai Gumbonzvanda at his office here. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between Bangladesh and UN Women in women and child rights protection, social safety net programmes and implementation of government development priorities. The minister said the government is committed to expanding social protection to ensure food security and economic empowerment of women-headed and low-income families. He highlighted the Family Card programme for supporting vulnerable households. He also briefed the delegation…
