(BSS) – Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has recommended in-principle approval for proposals to procure liquefied natural gas (LNG) from five international suppliers to maintain the country’s gas supply and meet emergency energy needs. The recommendations came at the committee’s 33rd meeting of 2026, held virtually yesterday (on October 13) with Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury in the chair where two proposals from the Energy and Mineral Resources Division were presented and discussed. The first proposal sought in-principle approval to process LNG supply proposals submitted by Cheniere Marketing International LLP and Trafigura Pte Ltd under the government-to-government (G2G) method.…
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Bangladesh today urged the European Union (EU) to expand employment opportunities for Bangladeshi skilled workers and professionals through demand-driven legal migration pathways, while reaffirming its commitment to combating irregular migration and human trafficking. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam made the call when EU Commissioner for Migration and Home Affairs Magnus Brunner paid a courtesy call on her at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here, said a ministry press release. During the meeting, the two sides discussed strengthening cooperation on migration management, the return of irregular migrants, combating human trafficking and migrant smuggling, and promoting safe, orderly and…
Bangladesh today sought enhanced cooperation with Algeria in the energy sector to ensure long-term energy security, while exploring broader partnerships in trade, investment, agriculture and other areas of mutual interest. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam made the call when Algerian Ambassador to Bangladesh Abdelouahab Saidani paid a courtesy call on her at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here today. During the meeting, the state minister emphasised the importance of strengthening bilateral collaboration in the energy sector to meet Bangladesh’s growing energy needs and ensure sustainable energy security, according to a foreign ministry press release. She also stressed…
The government today formed the new board of directors of the Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS), appointing noted Nazrul researcher, poet and editor of daily Jugantor, Abdul Hye Sikder as its chairman. The Information and Broadcasting Ministry issued a notification today saying the board had been formed for a three-year term under Sections 7 and 8 of the Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha Act, 2018, to ensure the smooth management and administration of the news agency. It said the board would discharge its duties in accordance with Section 6 of the Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha Act, 2018, and its activities would begin from the…
A cabinet meeting today placed emphasis on expanding the use of solar power as a renewable energy source and accelerating the implementation of ongoing development projects. The meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, was held at the Secretariat in the capital this afternoon, said Prime Minister’s Deputy Press Secretary Md Suzauddoula (Sujon Mahmud). The meeting also discussed various government activities and development-related issues.
The government has taken initiatives to boost hilsa production, the country’s national fish, through stronger law enforcement, measures to curb the killing of jatka (juvenile hilsa), mobile court operations, restoration of river navigability, increased research and higher allocations under the Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) programme for fishermen. Experts say production will recover only if fishermen’s participation is ensured and livelihoods are balanced with conservation. Fisheries Department officials said hilsa production can fluctuate, and there is no cause for alarm. However, many researchers say further research and comparative studies of riverine and estuarine environments in Bangladesh and Gujarat are needed to…
Bangladesh’s geographical boundary with India is now under integrated advanced technological surveillance and communication systems, alongside traditional patrolling methods, to prevent cross-border smuggling, drug trafficking, and trespassing. The paramilitary force Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has been expanding its operational capabilities along the border, which stretches across thousands of kilometers, through increased use of modern technology, complementing conventional patrols with advanced monitoring and communication systems. Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras, thermal imaging, night-vision devices, drones, radars and digital communication equipment are adding new dimensions to border security, helping detect suspicious movements and put off cross-border crimes such as smuggling, drug trafficking and…
Bangladesh Police is stepping up in-service training on the use of force, human rights, professional ethics and integrity as part of a broader effort to make policing more service-oriented, accountable and responsive while reducing the risk of excessive or disproportionate use of force. The initiative comes amid long standing human rights concerns over the use of force by law enforcement agencies in Bangladesh, particularly during political protests and public movements. Under a government plan to strengthen officers’ understanding of minimum-force principles in line with United Nations standards, 30 in-service training centres were targeted to conduct five-day training programmes for 900…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today said his government is committed to ensure the rights and security of every citizen of the country irrespective of their religious identity. Every people should be treated equally as citizens of Bangladesh rather than on the basis of their faith, he asserted. The Prime Minister said this during an exchange of views with Hindu community leaders from the Dhaka-17 constituency at his office at the Bangladesh Secretariat here, PM’s Deputy Press Secretary Hasan Shiplu said. “Ensuring everyone’s rights as a citizen regardless of his/her religion is my responsibility as head of the government. I will…
(BSS) – Sharadiya Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Bangalee Hindu community, is knocking at the door, with the festivities set to begin formally in Bangladesh with Maha Shashthi Puja on October 16 this year. However, Durga Puja did not become the principal festival of Bangalee Hindus overnight. Over several centuries, it evolved from a Hindu religious ritual into one of the most important expressions of Bengali culture, identity, art, community and collective celebration. Its history is closely linked to Bengal’s social and cultural evolution, the rise of wealthy landowning families, the growth of community-organised pujas and the…
