Government
The fight for social accountability in Bangladesh
The experience of the students in the 2024 movement serves as a stark reminder that when government evades accountability, the populace suffers, resources are wasted, public services falter, and disenchantment proliferates.
The thick line between ‘state’ and ‘government’
If we compare the state to a four-legged chair, the government represents only one leg.
Explained: The branches of Bangladesh's government
How does Bangladesh’s government work? Who is the head of the government? What is the upcoming election about?
Govt all set to jack up fees for vehicles
The government is going to increase fees for most services provided by the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA), putting additional financial burden on private and commercial vehicle owners.
What’s a healthcare system without data? Simply incomplete.
An informed public health professional will argue that public health is half medical and half data. Without data, any health system is effectively blind. Data provides visibility into public health emergencies and non-emergencies alike. It saves lives. It tells us where the government needs to pour its funds and which areas to mobilise resources in. It helps identify gaps in healthcare and measure outcomes. Indeed, data is the eyes and ears of public health.
Govt pushing CJ to annul 16th amendment verdict: BNP
BNP accuses the government of putting pressure on the chief justice to change the Supreme Court verdict that declared the 16th amendment to the constitution illegal.
Govt trying to bring back Bangabandhu killers: Law minister
The government is trying to bring all the six fugitive convicted killers of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman back to the country through diplomatic channels for executing their conviction and sentence, says Law Minister Anisul Huq.
Macron to unveil first French government
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to end the suspense over his first government after a 24-hour delay in unveiling what he has promised will be a new-look cabinet.
DCs, UNOs can disburse private school, college teachers' salary: ministry
The Education Ministry issues a directive requiring the deputy commissioners and upazila nirbahi officers (UNOs) to sign the salary bills of private school and college teachers and employees in case of any complicacies under the existing system though which their salaries are disbursed with signatures of the governing body chiefs of these institutions.
New contempt of court law soon: Minister
Law Minister Anisul Huq says government will take initiative to pass a bill on fresh contempt of court law in the parliament soon.
Offices resume after Eid holiday
All government, semi-government and private offices including banks and financial institutions resume after a three-day Eid holiday.
BNP stands by protesting MBBS, BDS admission seekers
BNP expresses solidarity with protesting MBBS, BDS admission seekers, and demanded that the government cancels the results and holds fresh examinations.
Transit fees for Indian goods not fair: BNP
BNP says transit or transhipment fee at Tk 580 per tonne for Indian goods carrying through Bangladesh is not acceptable.
Hold polls before time runs out, Mahbubur urges govt
BNP standing committee member Lt Gen (retd) Mahbubur Rahman urges government to hold an inclusive parliamentary election soon saying time for solution to "the existing political impasse" is running out.
33 internet providers’ licenses cancelled
Bangladesh’s telecom regulator scraps licenses of 33 internet service providers after they failed to pay for their license renewal in time.
Appoint 10,000 private pry teachers in 60 days, HC tells govt
High Court directs government to appoint around 10,000 qualified candidates as teachers to registered private primary schools within 60 days.
Country gets another division
The government has made Mymensingh division with Sherpur, Jamalpur, Mymenisngh, Netrakona districts.
Khaleda meets senior BNP leaders tonight
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia meets the party’s senior leaders to discuss the country’s current political situation and post-Eid anti-government movement.
Govt hikes bus, auto-rickshaw fares
The government has hiked bus fares by 10 paisa per kilometre in Dhaka and Chittagong which will be effective from October 1.