The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) cleared "Tottho Apa: Empowerment of women through ICT to build Digital Bangladesh" project (2nd phase) involving a cost of Tk 544.91crore.
The government has undertaken various measures to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply across the country during the upcoming Ramadan.
The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved a USD 19.18 billion Annual Development Programme (ADP) for fiscal year 2017-18 (FY18), giving top priority to transport sector infrastructures, energy, education and health.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has accepted the invitation of Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz al Saud to a summit to be attended by US President Donald Trump and other world leaders in Riyadh on May 21.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina put emphasis on stopping sectarian war among the Muslims, saying that it ultimately benefits the arms traders.