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1.2% error in Family Cards, no political consideration in card distribution: Amir Khosru

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said that only 1.2 percent error occurred in the pilot project of Family Card distribution. Noting that this error rate is very negligible in Bangladesh's context, he said the pilot project has been successfully implemented. No political consideration or partisan bias was exercised in Family Card distribution, nor will it be in the future.

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National

Private sector joining in rehabilitating flood victims: Finance Minister

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said government assistance for the rehabilitation of flood-affected people must reach the actual victims transparently. He said that in addition to immediate assistance, NGOs and the private sector are being involved in long-term rehabilitation.

2 months ago 779 views

National

Government working with utmost importance on dengue prevention: LGRD Minister

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Dr. Abdul Momin Khan has said the government is working with utmost importance to prevent the spread of dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases. He also said that alongside destroying mosquito larvae sources, research and technical capacity are being strengthened to increase the effectiveness of mosquito-killing insecticides.

2 months ago 724 views

National

Land Minister seeks UNDP cooperation in modernising land system

Land Minister Md. Mizanur Rahman Minu has emphasised strengthening partnership with international development partners, including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), to modernise the land system, launch one-stop services and ensure transparency in services.

2 months ago 658 views

Law Justice

Former chairman of Bianibazar Upazila Parishad Pallab arrested in Dhaka

Police have arrested Abul Kashem Pallab, former two-time chairman of Sylhet's Bianibazar Upazila Parishad and joint general secretary of Upazila Awami League, in Dhaka.

2 months ago 941 views

National

Mirza Abbas returning home Wednesday

After nearly five months of treatment in Singapore and Malaysia, BNP Standing Committee member and political adviser to the Prime Minister Mirza Abbas will return home on Wednesday, September 2. The aircraft carrying him is scheduled to land at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka at 9 PM that day.

2 months ago 754 views

National

Government wants to take Bangladesh-Malaysia relations to new heights: LGRD Minister

The government is keen to take the friendly relations between Bangladesh and Malaysia to a new height, said Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Dr. Abdur Moyeen Khan. He stressed increasing cooperation in various sectors including manpower export, renewable energy, infrastructure, education, health and trade.

2 months ago 591 views

Economy

UNDP will strengthen partnership with Bangladesh in facilitating investment and trade

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has expressed interest in strengthening cooperation to attract investment in Bangladesh, facilitate trade and commerce, reduce logistics costs, and enhance the capacity of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Besides, the organisation also wants to work on increasing export capacity and developing Bangladesh's skills in international trade negotiations.

2 months ago 706 views

National

Those involved in enforced disappearances, however powerful, will face justice: President

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has commented that enforced disappearance is not an ordinary crime, it is a crime against humanity. He said no matter how powerful the criminals involved in enforced disappearance are, they will be brought to justice and the maximum punishment under the law must be ensured.

2 months ago 574 views

Law Justice

Writ challenging district-based distribution of responsibilities of ministers, state ministers and whips

Eleven members of parliament from Jamaat-e-Islami have filed a writ in the High Court challenging the legality of the decision to distribute responsibilities among ministers, state ministers and whips in 64 districts.

2 months ago 833 views

National

International Day Against Enforced Disappearances Today

Today is 30 August, the International Day Against Enforced Disappearances. On the occasion, various human rights organizations, including 'Mayer Dak' (Mother's Call), an organization of relatives of disappearance victims, are holding different programs.

2 months ago 801 views

National

Environment Minister holds four important bilateral meetings on sidelines of COP17 conference

In Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Bangladesh's Environment, Forests and Climate Change Minister Abdoul Awal Mintu held four important bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the COP17 conference of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification.

2 months ago 658 views

Country

No one will be spared if irregularities in food warehouses: Food Minister

Food Minister Afroza Khanam Rita has said no one will be exempted if irregularities are found in any food warehouse in the country. She also warned that immediate legal action will be taken against those involved in irregularities.

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Industry

Maersk interested in investing in Bangladesh's shipbuilding

Maersk Line, one of the world's leading shipping and logistics companies, has expressed interest in direct investment in Bangladesh's shipbuilding industry. In addition, discussions have been held on investment prospects in the ship recycling industry.

2 months ago 1,052 views

Law Justice

Deep knowledge of law essential to be a good lawyer: Chief Prosecutor

Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal Md. Aminul Islam has said that to be a good lawyer, merely reading law books is not enough; one must have deep knowledge of case details, investigation, evidence and relevant laws.

2 months ago 898 views

National

Prime Minister's directives to ease traffic congestion in the capital

To ease traffic congestion in the capital and restore discipline in public transport, the government has decided to relocate the Fulbaria bus terminal to Keraniganj. Before the permanent terminal is built, a temporary terminal will be constructed within four months on 15 acres of land under the Jhilmil project.

2 months ago 690 views

Politics

Scholars must come forward to establish the laws of the Quran: Dr. Helal Uddin

Dr. Helal Uddin, Naib-e-Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami's Dhaka Metropolitan South, said that Ulama-Mashaikh must come forward unitedly to establish the injunctions of the Quran. He also commented that the scholar community will play a role in the country's leadership and state governance in the future.

2 months ago 880 views

Crime

81 tonnes of duplex board imported under duty-free benefit seized

Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) has seized about 81 tonnes of duplex board imported duty-free under bond facility, while it was being sold at Nayabazar in Old Dhaka instead of being taken to its designated destination Khulna.

2 months ago 832 views

Dhaka

Drive against illegal polythene in Shyambazar, fine Tk 1 lakh

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), the Department of Environment and Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have fined two businessmen Tk 1 lakh in a joint drive against illegal polythene selling and warehousing in Shyambazar in the capital.

2 months ago 744 views

Country

There is no fertilizer crisis in the country, action will be taken if artificial crisis is created: Agriculture Minister

Claiming there is no fertilizer crisis in the country, Agriculture and Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid has warned of action against those involved if they create an artificial crisis and sell fertilizer at higher prices.

2 months ago 798 views

1.2% error in Family Cards, no political consideration in card distribution: Amir Khosru

Private sector joining in rehabilitating flood victims: Finance Minister

Government working with utmost importance on dengue prevention: LGRD Minister

Land Minister seeks UNDP cooperation in modernising land system

Former chairman of Bianibazar Upazila Parishad Pallab arrested in Dhaka

Mirza Abbas returning home Wednesday

Government wants to take Bangladesh-Malaysia relations to new heights: LGRD Minister

UNDP will strengthen partnership with Bangladesh in facilitating investment and trade

Those involved in enforced disappearances, however powerful, will face justice: President

Writ challenging district-based distribution of responsibilities of ministers, state ministers and whips

International Day Against Enforced Disappearances Today

Environment Minister holds four important bilateral meetings on sidelines of COP17 conference

No one will be spared if irregularities in food warehouses: Food Minister

Maersk interested in investing in Bangladesh's shipbuilding

Deep knowledge of law essential to be a good lawyer: Chief Prosecutor

Prime Minister's directives to ease traffic congestion in the capital

Scholars must come forward to establish the laws of the Quran: Dr. Helal Uddin

81 tonnes of duplex board imported under duty-free benefit seized

Drive against illegal polythene in Shyambazar, fine Tk 1 lakh

There is no fertilizer crisis in the country, action will be taken if artificial crisis is created: Agriculture Minister

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