DCs asked to inform ministry if unregistered online portals spread rumours

Deputy commissioners have been asked to notify the information ministry if any unregistered online portal and IPTV spreads rumours so that legal actions can be taken against them.
26 January 2023, 07:39 AM

Work to prevent price manipulation during Ramadan, Tipu Munshi tells DCs

Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi told the deputy commissioners today to be on alert to ensure no one takes advantage by manipulating prices during the month of Ramadan..“You [DCs] are the hands of the government. You remain alert so that no one can take opportunities,” said the commerce minis
25 January 2023, 08:48 AM

Operate mobile courts to stop use of plastic in rice packaging, textiles minister tells DCs

Jute and Textiles Minister Golam Dastagir Gazi today asked businessmen to refrain from using plastic bags in packaging locally-produced rice and instructed deputy commissioners to operate mobile courts to monitor the situation..He gave the instruction on the second day of three-day long DC
25 January 2023, 07:27 AM

PM inaugurates annual DC conference

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today opened the three-day annual conference of the deputy commissioners (DCs) at Shapla Hall of her office in Dhaka.
24 January 2023, 06:15 AM

245 proposals to be discussed in DC conference from Jan 24

The three-day annual conference of the deputy commissioners will begin on Tuesday in Dhaka where a total of 245 proposals will be discussed.
22 January 2023, 07:54 AM

EuroCham to boost business ties with Bangladesh

Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley today said the time has come for moving ahead with a European Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (EuroCham) to promote trade and investment and help ensure a smooth transition to GSP+ era.
18 January 2023, 17:35 PM

Lowering salary grade punishment for graft?

The Ministry of Public Administration (MoPA) has punished a deputy secretary by only lowering his salary grade after a departmental enquiry found him guilty of corruption and misconduct in connection with a project.
17 January 2023, 12:37 PM

Matia Chowdhury likely to become deputy leader of House

Awami League presidium member and former minister Matia Chowdhury is likely to become the deputy leader of the House.
12 January 2023, 08:07 AM

Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun's tenure as IGP extended for 1.5yrs

The government has extended the tenure of  Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun as the Inspector General of Police for one-and-half-year, on a contract basis.
9 January 2023, 12:34 PM

My first task will be to enhance coordination: Mahbub Hossain

Newly-appointed Cabinet Secretary Md Mahbub Hossain said his first task will be to enhance coordination at all levels, in all ministries and offices.
3 January 2023, 09:47 AM

DMP issues traffic directives for 31st night

The Traffic Division of Gulshan under Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) today issued some temporary traffic control measures in order to avoid any untoward incident in the capital on the 31st night.
30 December 2022, 13:06 PM

Last working day for four secretaries today

Today is the last day of office for four secretaries, the top officials of the bureaucracy, as they are going on Post Retirement Leave (PRL) on the last day of this year.
29 December 2022, 10:38 AM

Another SP sent into forced retirement

Another superintendent of police was sent into forced retirement today.
20 December 2022, 11:42 AM

We've almost fulfilled Begum Rokeya's dreams, says PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said Begum Rokeya's dreams have almost been fulfilled as the country has women in positions of power. ."We've almost fulfilled Begum Rokeya's dreams as we, four key persons, in Parliament -- the Speaker, the Leader of the House, the Leader of the Oppositi
9 December 2022, 10:59 AM

Matia likely to be next deputy leader of House

Awami League presidium member Matia Chowdhury is likely to be made the deputy leader of the House
9 December 2022, 10:53 AM

Bureaucrats don't consider ordinary people as their friends: HC

The High Court today criticised bureaucrats, saying ordinary people are having to suffer due to negligence of government's high officials in discharging their duties.
8 December 2022, 15:24 PM

Tofazzel Hossain Miah new principal secy to PM

Senior Secretary Tofazzel Hossain Miah has been appointed as the principal secretary to the prime minister.
7 December 2022, 10:11 AM

Tourism ban in 3 Bandarban upazilas extended till Dec 11

Bandarban district administration has further extended the temporary ban on tourism in Ruma, Rowangchhari, and Thanchi upazilas till December 11. .This information was made public in a notice signed by Bandarban Deputy Commissioner Yasmin Parvin Tibriji on December 1, reports our Bandarban
3 December 2022, 18:09 PM

Tourism ban in 2 Bandarban upazilas extended till Dec 4

In the wake of the joint security operation to eliminate terrorist elements in Bandarban, the ban on tourist travel in its two upazilas has been extended till December 4.
27 November 2022, 17:33 PM

Padma, Meghna divisions not right now

National Implementation Committee for Administrative Reforms (Nicar) today put on hold a proposal to form two new divisions named Padma and Meghna with districts in Faridpur and Cumilla regions.
27 November 2022, 07:52 AM