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.
Give list of money scamsters by 72hrs: BNP
BNP gives the government a 72-hour ultimatum to publish a list of money launderers.
Bangladesh goes one step forward
Bangladesh yesterday graduated from the low income status to lower middle income nation (LMIC), meeting the World Bank's requirements comfortably.
Rampal plant no threat to Sundarbans: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says if there was any possibility of adverse effects on the Sundarbans due to Rampal power plant, the government would not have decided to construct the plant.
Cut power tariff, BNP tells govt
BNP demands that the government reduce power tariff after adjusting current oil price on international market and revising the deals signed with private power generating companies.
Khaleda accuses govt of ‘politicising judiciary’
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia accused the government of “politicising the judiciary” and all other institutions.
SC upholds Fakhrul’s bail order
Supreme Court upholds the High Court order that had granted bail to BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir in three vandalism and arson cases.
Khaleda attends Jamaat iftar
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia attends an iftar organised by Jamaat-e-Islami at a city hotel.
AL’s contributions to Bangladesh history undeniable: PM
PM Sheikh Hasina says no one could deny AL’s contributions to Bangladesh history.
People to pay for NID card renewal, corrections
People will have to pay for renewal and correction of any information in their National Identity (NID) cards from September.
UNHCR chief slams govt over trafficking
Chief of the UN refugee agency slams Bangladesh government’s role in curbing human trafficking.