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Cabinet okays ‘Child Marriage Prevention Act-2016’

  The cabinet has given its final approval to the draft of "Balya Bibaha Nirodh Ain, 2016" (Child Marriage Prevention Act-2016) suggesting strict punitive actions against marriage between boys and girls who are below 21 and 18 years respectively.

HPM Sheikh Hasina offers ziarat at mazars of Hazrat Shahjalal (RA), Shah Paran (RA)

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina offered ziarat at the shrines of Hazrat Shahjalal (RA) and Hazrat Shah Paran (RA) here this noon.

HPM Sheikh Hasina directs Bangladesh Army to be ready to face internal and external threats

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina directed members of Bangladesh Army to keep a "constant vigil" to face any "internal and external threats" for safeguarding the country's constitution and sovereignty.

ECNEC approved ten projects including three to ensure uninterrupted power supply

  The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved three big projects under power sector, including Power Grid Network Strengthening Project, to ensure an uninterrupted power supply system across the country.

WHO Director General lauds Bangladesh’s success in health services

  World Health Organization (WHO) Director GeneralDr Margaret Chan has lauded Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's success in reaching the health services to the doorsteps of grassroots people.