Zamzam water sale at Baitul Mukarram market suspended
The Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection (DNCRP) has suspended the sale of Zamzam water in the capital's Baitul Mukarram market.
191 news sites to be blocked over anti-state propaganda: info minister
Dr Hasan Mahmud, information and broadcasting minister, today said a letter was sent to the Department of Posts and Telecommunications to block 191 online news portals.
Be vigilant against graft, power abuse: President Abdul Hamid to DCs
President M Abdul Hamid today asked the deputy commissioners to remain watchful to prevent abuse of power while discharging their duties as the district co-coordinator and supervisor of the multi-faceted activities of the government.
My first task will be to enhance coordination: Mahbub Hossain
Newly-appointed Cabinet Secretary Md Mahbub Hossain said his first task will be to enhance coordination at all levels, in all ministries and offices.
DMP issues traffic directives for 31st night
The Traffic Division of Gulshan under Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) today issued some temporary traffic control measures in order to avoid any untoward incident in the capital on the 31st night.
Last working day for four secretaries today
Today is the last day of office for four secretaries, the top officials of the bureaucracy, as they are going on Post Retirement Leave (PRL) on the last day of this year.
Zamzam water sale at Baitul Mukarram market suspended
The Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection (DNCRP) has suspended the sale of Zamzam water in the capital's Baitul Mukarram market.
191 news sites to be blocked over anti-state propaganda: info minister
Dr Hasan Mahmud, information and broadcasting minister, today said a letter was sent to the Department of Posts and Telecommunications to block 191 online news portals.
Be vigilant against graft, power abuse: President Abdul Hamid to DCs
President M Abdul Hamid today asked the deputy commissioners to remain watchful to prevent abuse of power while discharging their duties as the district co-coordinator and supervisor of the multi-faceted activities of the government.
DCs asked to inform ministry if unregistered online portals spread rumours
Deputy commissioners have been asked to notify the information ministry if any unregistered online portal and IPTV spreads rumours so that legal actions can be taken against them.
Work to prevent price manipulation during Ramadan, Tipu Munshi tells DCs
Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi told the deputy commissioners today to be on alert to ensure no one takes advantage by manipulating prices during the month of Ramadan..“You [DCs] are the hands of the government. You remain alert so that no one can take opportunities,” said the commerce minis
Operate mobile courts to stop use of plastic in rice packaging, textiles minister tells DCs
Jute and Textiles Minister Golam Dastagir Gazi today asked businessmen to refrain from using plastic bags in packaging locally-produced rice and instructed deputy commissioners to operate mobile courts to monitor the situation..He gave the instruction on the second day of three-day long DC
PM inaugurates annual DC conference
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today opened the three-day annual conference of the deputy commissioners (DCs) at Shapla Hall of her office in Dhaka.
245 proposals to be discussed in DC conference from Jan 24
The three-day annual conference of the deputy commissioners will begin on Tuesday in Dhaka where a total of 245 proposals will be discussed.
EuroCham to boost business ties with Bangladesh
Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley today said the time has come for moving ahead with a European Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (EuroCham) to promote trade and investment and help ensure a smooth transition to GSP+ era.
Lowering salary grade punishment for graft?
The Ministry of Public Administration (MoPA) has punished a deputy secretary by only lowering his salary grade after a departmental enquiry found him guilty of corruption and misconduct in connection with a project.