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ECNEC okays eight projects involving Tk. 5,535 crore

  The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved eight projects, including one called the 'Local Governance Support Project-3 (LGSP-3)' involving Tk 5,535 crore.

Bangladesh Ship Recycling Law gets nod: Tougher punishment if breached

  The cabinet gave the final nod to the draft of "The Bangladesh Ship Recycling Law, 2017" keeping a provision of tougher punishments for streamlining the country's potential ship recycling industry.

Awami League believes in democracy, people’s right to vote: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Expressing her firm optimism that next general election would be free and fair, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said Awami League believes in democracy and the people's rights to vote.

PSC and JSC exams building confidence among students: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today stressed for continuation of public examinations in Class-V and class-VIII saying those are playing crucial role in confidence building of students for secondary school certificate examination (SSC).

Indonesia offers LNG supply to Bangladesh

  Indonesia has offered to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Bangladesh to meet its (Bangladesh) growing energy demand.