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Govt wrests control of energy pricing

Electricity and gas prices can now be adjusted without a public hearing after the cabinet yesterday amended a law, paving the way for introducing dynamic energy pricing in Bangladesh.

Cabinet approves Press Council (Amendment) Act-22 draft in principle

The Cabinet today approved, in principle, a draft of the Press Council (Amendment) Act 2022 – keeping the provision of imposing fine for “false reporting".

Disposal of radioactive waste: Cabinet okays draft policy

The cabinet approves a draft policy for disposing of radioactive waste in light of the new nuclear power plant that is being built in the country.

Master's Status for Top Qawmi Degree: Towards legal recognition

The cabinet yesterday approved in principle the draft of a law framed to recognise top Qawmi degree Dawra-e-Hadith as equivalent to master's in Islamic studies and Arabic.

Quota issue discussed at cabinet meeting: Planning minister

The cabinet discusses on the quota issue to put an end to the crisis, Planning Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal says.

Cases filed under Section 57 to continue: IGP

Inspector General of Police (IGP) AKM Shahidul Hoque says although the Cabinet approves in principle the draft of the Digital Security Bill, 2018 repealing section 57 of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act, the proceedings of the filed cases under Section 57 will continue.

Cabinet condoles over death of Lucky Akhand

The cabinet adopts a condolence motion over death of Lucky Akhond, a musician who is heralded as a legend in the industry of Bangladesh.

Draft BSTI law: 2yr jail for marketing goods without licence

Cabinet approves draft of new BSTI law proposing two-year jail and fine of Tk one lakh for producing and marketing goods without BSTI license.

Transmittable diseases: Jail proposed for not undergoing test

Government approves a draft law with a provision of jail term and fine for a person who is affected with transmitted disease but does not undergo medical detection procedure.

April 18, 2016
April 18, 2016

Govt okays nuclear research for sustainable agro production

The government approves a draft law that will endorse nuclear research for boosting the country’s agriculture in a sustainable manner. Cabinet division, in a regular meeting, approves the draft of Bangladesh Nuclear Agriculture Institute Act-2016.

April 11, 2016
April 11, 2016

Govt allocates Tk 1,000cr to pay jute mills workers

The government has allocated Tk 1,000 crore to buy jute and clear the dues of the workers of state-run jute mills amid an ongoing strike and agitation in Khulna.

April 5, 2016
April 5, 2016

Tk 300cr fine proposed for operators

The cabinet yesterday assured mobile phone users that their privacy and safety would not be endangered after the biometric registration of their SIM cards.

April 5, 2016
April 5, 2016

6 months to leave residential areas

The cabinet yesterday set a six-month deadline for the removal of all unapproved commercial entities operating in residential areas in

April 5, 2016
April 5, 2016

Trial possible under existing laws: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina told the cabinet meeting yesterday that the government would hold the trial of the Tonu murder case

April 4, 2016
April 4, 2016

Trial in Tonu killing case as per existing law: PM

The government will hold the trial in Tonu killing case according to the country’s existing law, says Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at a cabinet meeting today.

April 4, 2016
April 4, 2016

Unapproved businesses must go from Dhaka residential areas

Unapproved institutions and commercial establishments must leave from the residential areas in Dhaka city within the next six months.

April 2, 2016
April 2, 2016

Double wings in 5 ministries

The government moves to create at least 10 divisions under five ministries soon as part of its efforts to accelerate the pace of work in the civil administration and accommodate additional officials at different tiers of bureaucracy.

March 7, 2016
March 7, 2016

Cabinet okays draft of BRT act

The cabinet approves the draft of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Act-2016, under which six dedicated fast-moving bus lanes will be built for the improvement of the capital’s transport system.

March 1, 2016
March 1, 2016

Move to stop malpractice

The cabinet yesterday approved in principle the Public Procurement (4th Amendment) Act-2016, incorporating a provision for bidders not to quote a price 10 percent lower or higher than the official estimated price of a public procurement tender.

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