Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon on Sunday said the existing laws, rules and policies under his ministry’s jurisdiction will be updated to keep pace with the new realities created by the rapid advancement of technology and the expansion of the digital ecosystem. &ldqu
Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Md. Mostaqur Rahman today underscored the need for stronger governance and effective Shariah compliance in the country's Islamic banking sector, saying these are essential to restoring public confidence and ensuring sustainable growth. "A large share of depositors in
Eight Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinees from Natore and one from Bogura have been allowed to continue this year's examinations after the intervention of Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon. The students had missed the first day's Bengali First Paper examination on Thursday due to
Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister and BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday called on journalists to uphold objectivity and impartiality in reporting, saying a strong and independent media is essential for a vibrant democracy. Addressing a felicita
Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has sought a wide range of documents from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) as part of an ongoing investigation against former BCB President Nazmul Hasan Papon. The ACC has been investigating against Papon on his alleged corruption, irregularities, embezzlement of
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Thursday warned of tougher action against those involved in spreading propaganda and misinformation about Bangladesh through social networking platforms. “The government would not tolerate any attempt to damage the country’s image internationally,&rdqu
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has capped the maximum Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) at one percent, including VAT, for government revenue and fee collection through the Bangla QR payment system to promote affordable and wider use of digital payments. The central bank’s Payment Systems Department-2 issu
Prime Minister’s wife and Vice President of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation (ZRF) Dr Zubaida Rahman called for establishing Intensive Care Units (ICUs) in every district and sadar hospitals across the country to bridge the gap between urban and rural healthcare. “While 68 to 70 per cent of
