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ECNEC approves seven development projects worth Tk. 18,191 crore

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved the conversion of Akhaura-Sylhet Meter Gauge Section of Bangladesh Railway into dual gauge with an estimated cost of Taka 16,104.44 crore. The approval came from the ECNEC meeting held at the NEC Conference Room in the city’s Sher-e-Bangla Nagar area with ECNEC ...

HPM Sheikh Hasina for encouraging sports to develop leadership qualities

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged all concerned to encourage children to take part in sports and cultural activities alongside their academic pursuits for developing in them the leadership qualities. “We want our children’s participation in sports and cultural competitions alongside their studies for their sound health and mind...

HPM Sheikh Hasina for lowering interest rate to single digit

Reiterating her call to bank owners to lower the interest rate to a single digit, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked the businessmen to pay off the loan and interest on time. “We have given some facilities to bank owners as per their desire to lower the interest rate of bank loan to single digit. But, only some banks, not all, have sl...

UN to raise 1971 Genocide issue in international forum

The United Nations (UN) will raise the issue of Pakistani genocide in Bangladesh in 1971 in the international forum, visiting UN Under Secretary-General and Special Advisor on Prevention of Genocide Adama Dieng said on Sunday. “Though some countries may oppose, we will raise the issue of Pakistani genocide in Bangladesh during the liberat...

Nation celebrates 99th birth anniversary of Bangabandhu

The nation has celebrated the 99th birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman through extensive programmes, fanfare and gaiety. In Tungipara, Gopalganj, President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The President and the Pr...