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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.
Ershad-led group firm on quitting
In a meeting boycotted by those loyal to Raushan Ershad, Jatiya Party presidium members yesterday agreed on withdrawing its members from the Sheikh Hasina-led cabinet, according to meeting sources.
14km new link road gets govt nod
The government has taken up three projects aimed at ensuring smooth traffic flow on the exit routes from the capital.
Cabinet approves draft of expatriates’ welfare policy
The cabinet approves the draft of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Act 2016 to make the immigration procedure easier and hassle free.
Quitting cabinet: Ershad seeks to meet PM for talks
Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad and his wife Raushan Ershad have sought the prime minister’s appointment for talks on resignation of the party’s leaders from the cabinet.
JP ministers to resign after April
Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad yesterday said he would resign as the special envoy to the prime minister and his party's three ministers from the cabinet in phases to play the role of a real opposition party.
Cabinet's no to retirement age extension
The cabinet yesterday rejected a proposal to raise the retirement age of freedom fighters in public service to 65 years from the existing 60.
No extension on freedom fighters’ retirement age
The Cabinet turns down a proposal of the Liberation War Affairs Ministry to raise the retirement age limit of freedom fighter public servants to 65 years from the existing 60 years.
Each pilgrim has to pay Tk 3.6 lakh
Hajj pilgrims will have to spend Tk 3.6 lakh each for performing the holy hajj under government management this year.
Cabinet okays Hajj policy
Hajj pilgrims will have to pay Tk 360,000 each for performing holy Hajj under the government management this year while the amount is around Tk 305,000 for performing hajj without any sacrificial animal.
Do your household chores, PM tells ministers
PM Sheikh Hasina encourages ministers of her cabinet to do their household works instead of hiring domestic helps. "You can start by setting an example. That way, money can be saved and there are no additional hassles," she tells her cabinet colleagues.
