AC use below 25°C may lead to power disconnection
Energy, Power, and Mineral Resources Adviser Muhammad Fauzul Kabir Khan stated that air conditioners (ACs) should not be used below 25°C in government and private offices, mosques, and households. If…
Nearly 99% of RMG workers uninterested in Universal Pension Scheme: Survey
A recent survey reveals that nearly 99% of readymade garment (RMG) workers in Bangladesh are uninterested in the Universal Pension Scheme (UPS). Only 1.3% of workers have enrolled in the…
IMF’s fourth loan tranche likely to be disbursed in June instead of March: Finance Adviser
The disbursement of the fourth tranche of the ongoing loan program by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), amounting to $645 million, has been delayed, said Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed.…
Bangladesh and India seek to address bilateral challenges
Bangladesh and India have recognised the challenges in their bilateral relations and emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts to resolve these issues. This was discussed during a meeting between Bangladesh’s…
Yunus calls for establishing new economic zone in South Asia
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today stressed the importance of establishing a new economic zone that would involve Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Bhutan. He emphasized that this initiative, which has…
Next polls must be held in free, transparent manner: Sarjis
Sarjis Alam, the chief organiser of the Jatiya Nagorik Committee, emphasised that the upcoming elections must be conducted in a free, fair, and transparent manner, marking a historic moment for…
58th Bishwa Ijtema ends with Akheri Munajat
The 58th Bishwa Ijtema came to a close on February 16, with the Akheri Munajat led by Maulana Yusuf Bin Saad, the son of Maulana Saad Kandhlawi. The prayer session…
Govt’s ultimate goal is to make ‘July Charter’: Prof Yunus
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Saturday said the ultimate goal of the interim government is to make the July Charter by reaching a consensus over reforms with political parties.…
BNP hopes for ‘minimal consensus’ on state reforms
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir expressed hope that political parties will reach a “minimal consensus” on state reforms through dialogue, paving the way for the timely holding of…
No chance to fail over reforms: Chief Adviser
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Saturday said if reforms could not be brought into the state structure, all efforts of the interim government would fall flat. “We have no…