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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.

July 19, 2015
July 19, 2015

Further cabinet reshuffle soon unlikely: Muhith

Five days into major reshuffle in the cabinet, Finance Minister Muhith says that there would not be further change in it anytime soon.

July 18, 2015
July 18, 2015

Cabinet reshuffle a regular practice: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said periodical cabinet reshuffle in a parliamentary democracy is a normal practice and this may happen any time.

July 6, 2015
July 6, 2015

Cabinet okays draft of ICT policy

The cabinet approves the draft of the Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Policy-2015 in a bid to ensure development in the ICT sector.

June 22, 2015
June 22, 2015

Parliament, cabinet shower Tigers with praise

Parliament and the cabinet showers the Bangladesh cricket team with praise and glory for its Sunday's historic series win over India.

June 22, 2015
June 22, 2015

Punishment even if wrongdoers don’t admit

Mobile courts will get power to punish wrongdoers even if they do not admit their offences, according to a draft law approves by the cabinet.

June 8, 2015
June 8, 2015

Cabinet okays draft of motor vehicle deal

The cabinet approves the draft of motor vehicle agreement among Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal.

May 30, 2015
May 30, 2015

Indian cabinet okays human trafficking, coastal shipping deals ahead of Modi’s Dhaka visit

The Indian cabinet approves two separate agreements, to be signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Dhaka next week, to fight human trafficking and introduce coastal shipping service with Bangladesh.

May 4, 2015
May 4, 2015

Cabinet okays Rooppur nuke power plant draft

The cabinet approved the draft of a law to construct the much-awaited nuclear power plant at Rooppur in Iswardi upazila of Pabna.

March 30, 2015
March 30, 2015

Cabinet okays 1pc surcharge on mobile phone use

The cabinet approves a new law to introduce 1 percent surcharge on mobile phone use, cabinet secretary says. The government will earn Tk 140cr each year when the law will become effective.

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