Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today reviewed the government’s overall preparedness plans and progress regarding earthquake response, including forming a national taskforce, preparing one lakh volunteers and strengthening emergency coordination mechanisms. The review meeting was held this afternoon at the Cabinet Division of the Bangladesh Secretariat, with the prime minister in the chair, said PM’s Deputy Press Secretary (DPS) Shahadat Shadhin. A decision was also taken in the meeting to establish a special cell on earthquake preparedness at the Prime Minister’s Office to coordinate related activities. The meeting discussed strengthening post-earthquake emergency response and overall preparedness, including the formation of a…
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The 8th meeting of the Bangladesh-Japan Joint Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Platform was held in the capital on Wednesday, with both sides agreeing to expedite implementation of key infrastructure projects and include several new initiatives to strengthen regional connectivity and promote sustainable investment. The meeting, held at Hotel InterContinental Dhaka, was attended by Principal Secretary to the Chief Adviser A B M Abdus Sattar as the chief guest, according to a press release issued today. PPP Authority Chief Executive Officer Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun and Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser (Secretary rank) Dr Md Shakirul Islam Khan were also…
Fisheries, Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammed Aminur Rashid has said the country has no shortage of fertilizer and warned of tougher punitive action against those who try to create an artificial shortage of fertilizer. “Strict and exemplary action will be taken against those who try to create an artificial fertilizer crisis by selling it at a higher price than the government-fixed price,” he said. The minister told the journalists while visiting different agricultural organizations under the agriculture ministry at Joydebpur in Gazipur on Tuesday. The country has adequate fertilizer stocks, while sufficient supplies are in the pipeline, he said, adding…
Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Minister AZM Zahid Hossain has said proper vocational education is essential for equipping the younger generation with skills needed to meet the demands of the modern world. He made the remarks while addressing the “Career Guideline Program-2026” at the Bangladesh National Museum auditorium at Shahbagh today. The programme was organized by the Dinajpur Journalists’ Association, Dhaka (DJAD) for students from Dinajpur studying in Dhaka and recent graduates. The minister said traditional or rote learning alone would not be enough to face future challenges. In the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, young people…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today assured full government support for testing, quality validation and commercial production of locally developed ventilators and high-flow oxygen machines, reaffirming his government’s commitment to advancing healthcare through research and innovation. “The government is attaching the highest priority to research and innovation in healthcare. We will provide all necessary support for testing, quality verification and commercial production of these locally developed medical devices,” he said. The assurance came at a meeting held at the Prime Minister’s Office in the Cabinet Division at the Bangladesh Secretariat this afternoon, said Prime Minister’s Deputy Press Secretary Hasan Shiplu. During…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today urged Japan to recruit more skilled Bangladeshi workers while seeking more active Japanese cooperation in human resource development, skills enhancement and increased investment. He made the call when Japanese Prime Minister’s Special Advisor Uno Yoshimasa paid a courtesy call on him at his Office in the Bangladesh Secretariat here this afternoon, said PM’s Deputy Press Secretary (DPS) Shahadat Shadhin. Shahadat said the two sides, in the meeting, discussed ways to further strengthen the strategic partnership between Bangladesh and Japan and elevate bilateral relations to a new height. During the meeting, the Prime Minister urged Japanese…
Additional Inspector General of Police (Addl IGP) Barrister Mohammad Mosharraf Hossain today formally assumed charge as the chief of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). Earlier, he served as Director of the National Security Intelligence (NSI), according to a gazette notification issued here yesterday. A 15th BCS Police cadre officer, he joined Bangladesh Police as an ASP in 1995. During his nearly three decade career, he served in CID, DMP, CMP, RAB, Police Headquarters, Police Academy Sardah and as superintendent of police in Pirojpur and Chapainawabganj, gaining extensive experience in investigation, intelligence, training and administration. He holds a master’s degree in…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today said his government considers ensuring quality education for every student in the country as one of its top priorities. “To this end, integrated initiatives, effective supervision and the implementation of timely plans to bring qualitative changes at every level of the education system will continue,” he said. The premier made the remarks while visiting the Ministry of Education at the Bangladesh Secretariat for the first time after assuming office this afternoon, said PM’s Assistant Press Secretary Md. Nazmul Haque Khan. During the visit, he reviewed the ministry’s overall activities and exchanged views with its senior…
The Ambulance Owner Welfare Association has withdrawn its prescheduled nationwide indefinite strike of ambulances and freezer vans after receiving assurances from the government that its demands would be addressed. The announcement was made by the association’s leaders at an emergency press briefing held at the reception room of the MP Hostel in the capital at 12:45 am today. The briefing was attended by lawmaker Advocate Shamsur Rahman Shimul Biswas, Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) Chairman Md Habibur Rahman, Health Services Division Secretary Md Kamruzzaman and representatives of the police. Earlier, a meeting involving all stakeholders was held under the leadership…
Fisheries, Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammed Aminur Rashid has said the country has no shortage of fertilizer and warned of tougher punitive action against those who try to create an artificial shortage of fertilizer. “Strict and exemplary action will be taken against those who try to create an artificial fertilizer crisis by selling it at a higher price than the government-fixed price,” he said. The minister told the journalists while visiting different agricultural organizations under the agriculture ministry at Joydebpur in Gazipur on Tuesday. The country has adequate fertilizer stocks, while sufficient supplies are in the pipeline, he said, adding…
