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Chattogram receives 42% of interim govt’s allocation for new development projects

TDS Desk: Since assuming office, the interim government has held 20 meetings of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) over the past 18 months, approving 153 new

Govt plans Broadcast Commission; violators face jail, Tk 50 lakh fine

TDS Desk: The government is set to establish a new Broadcast Commission to streamline the operations of various broadcasting entities, set standards and curb irregularities. The Ministry of Information and

Election officials can’t campaign for or against referendum: EC Anwar

TDS Desk: Election Commissioner Anwarul Islam Sarker on Tuesday said officials assigned to perform election duties will carry out publicity about the referendum but won’t campaign for or against any

Oman to reopen work visas for Bangladeshis within 2 months: Asif Nazrul

TDS Desk: Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Adviser Asif Nazrul has said Oman has assured that work visas for Bangladeshis would be reopened within the next two months. He disclosed

Govt to buy 163 vehicles for RAB directly from Pragati Industries

TDS Desk: The government has decided to procure vehicles for the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) through the direct purchase method without inviting tenders, approving the acquisition of three jeeps, 100

President to cast vote via postal ballot

TDS Desk: President Mohammed Shahabuddin will cast his vote using a postal ballot. Election Commissioner Abdur Rahmanel Masud confirmed the matter on Tuesday. He stated that the President has expressed