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Step by step, the 9th pay scale will be implemented by next July

Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has said the proposed ninth pay scale for government employees will not be implemented at once but in phases by next July.

2 months ago 1,265 views

National

Attempt to take signature on document from sick father in hospital, video sparks uproar

A video of an attempt to obtain a signature or thumbprint on a land-related document from an elderly sick man lying on a hospital bed has spread on social media. After the video was published, widespread discussion and criticism began over the incident.

2 months ago 1,035 views

National

Malaysia restricts multiple entry visas for 31 countries including Bangladesh

Malaysia has limited the multiple entry visa (MEV) facility for citizens of 31 countries in Asia and Africa, including Bangladesh. Under the new rules, Bangladeshi tourists will generally be issued single-entry visas, with reduced chances of obtaining a one-year multiple entry visa.

2 months ago 2,170 views

Country

Unite irrespective of party and opinion to eradicate drugs: State Minister

The State Minister for Land and Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs, Mir Mohammad Helal Uddin, has said that alongside drug control, everyone must work together regardless of party and opinion to protect the country and society.

2 months ago 774 views

National

Malaysia’s labour market to open soon, hopes expatriate welfare minister

The government is working to reopen Malaysia’s labour market for Bangladeshi workers. Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury expressed hope that the path to sending workers to the country will be eased very soon.

2 months ago 902 views

Economy

Islamic Development Bank to Give $1 Billion for Eastern Refinery Modernization

Islamic Development Bank has signed an agreement to finance about $1 billion for the modernization and expansion project of Eastern Refinery.

2 months ago 848 views

National

BADC's Scale Vetting Without Grade Demotion Brings Relief to Officers and Employees

After a long wait, the much-anticipated scale vetting for officers and employees of the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) has been implemented. As the revised order was issued keeping the existing grades unchanged, joy and relief have been observed among officers and employees.

2 months ago 819 views

National

4 more die from dengue in 24 hours

Four more people have died from dengue in the last 24 hours. With this, the number of dengue deaths this year has risen to 111.

2 months ago 1,088 views

National

Speaker's remark after hearing Gazi Nazrul's name, 'GM is not there'

During the starred question-answer session in the National Parliament, a question was scheduled to be raised by Satkhira-4 constituency MP Gazi Nazrul Islam, but he was not present in the session. As a result, the scheduled question was not raised.

2 months ago 853 views

National

Major crimes decreased significantly in country: Home Minister

Home Minister Salauddin Ahmed has said that major crimes such as murder, kidnapping, rape, arms cases and violence against women have decreased significantly in the country.

2 months ago 650 views

Industry

Over four hundred garment factories closed in three years: Commerce Minister

Commerce Minister Khondaker Abdul Muqtadir has said that more than four hundred garment factories have been closed in the country during the three years from July 2023 to June 2026.

2 months ago 1,227 views

National

'One-ID' to replace various identity cards including NID

The government has taken an initiative to issue a single digital identity card to every citizen right after birth. This proposed identity card, named 'One-ID', is planned to be used as a citizen's permanent and unique identity for life.

2 months ago 1,002 views

National

Mirza Abbas in Parliament session, Speaker expresses gratitude

After five and a half months, Mirza Abbas, BNP standing committee member and political adviser to the Prime Minister, returned home after medical treatment abroad and joined the national parliament session. Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed Bir Bikram thanked him for his presence in parliament after the long break.

2 months ago 874 views

Industry

Government's integrated reform plan to revive leather industry

To bring the leather industry back to global competitiveness, the government is working on an integrated plan to reform the tannery sector, ensure new investment, and establish production systems of international standard.

2 months ago 1,292 views

Economy

Bangladesh Bank to finance young entrepreneurs up to Tk 20 lakh

Bangladesh Bank is launching a new programme to develop promising young people at the upazila level as entrepreneurs. Each selected entrepreneur will receive financing of up to Tk 20 lakh. Half of this will be bank loan and the other half grant.

2 months ago 1,037 views

Banking Insurance

Islamic Development Bank wants to stand beside Bangladesh in infrastructure development

The Islamic Development Bank has expressed interest in increasing cooperation in the development of Bangladesh's road, rail and water transport sectors.

2 months ago 1,120 views

Politics

Malaysian High Commissioner pays courtesy call on Shafiqur Rahman

Malaysian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Mohammad Suhada Osman has paid a courtesy call on Dr. Shafiqur Rahman MP, Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly and Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami.

2 months ago 796 views

Country

Bring a sweeper and Harpic, I will clean: Agriculture Minister to Cumec director

Agriculture Minister Aminur Rashid Yasin expressed anger over the unclean environment and mismanagement at Comilla Medical College (Cumec) Hospital. Addressing the hospital's acting director, Dr. Md. Shahjahan, he said, 'Bring a sweeper and Harpic, I will clean.'

2 months ago 914 views

Dhaka

Be prepared before the earthquake arrives: Asadul Habib Dulu

Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu said disasters like earthquakes have no prior warning. Therefore, preparations must be made for rescue and relief operations before an earthquake hits.

2 months ago 912 views