Government Initiative to Streamline Industrial Licensing: Dulu

The government has decided to keep the existing fuel prices unchanged for August.

The Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) has seized a consignment of foreign cigarettes worth approximately Tk 65 lakh at Hazrat Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram.

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) has approved the import of one cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and 30,000 metric tons of urea fertilizer to meet the country's energy and agricultural requirements.

The Export Competitiveness for Jobs (EC4J) project has significantly diversified Bangladesh's exports and created nearly 180,000 jobs.

The 8th meeting of the Bangladesh-Japan Joint Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Platform has agreed to expedite key infrastructure projects and include new initiatives.

National Professor Mahbub Ullah has called for reducing Bangladesh's dependence on external financing and increasing domestic value addition to build a self-reliant economy.

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase has recommended the procurement of refined fuel oil worth Tk 16,088.52 crore under government-to-government agreements.

The Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) has realized additional revenue of Tk 19,13,440.57 after detecting excess quantities of imported goods in a consignment at its Chattogram Regional Office.

BAPEX has started drilling a new gas well in Barocharigaon, Shenbagh upazila, expected to yield seven million cubic-feet of gas.

The government has approved a Tk 1,492.50 crore project to improve rural transport infrastructure in the greater Dinajpur region.

French Ambassador to Bangladesh Jean-Marc Sere-Charlet visited the Rajshahi Silk Factory and expressed France's interest in supporting the modernization of Bangladesh's traditional silk industry.

Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves have increased to $36.46 billion according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank.

Stakeholders and policymakers advocate for reducing regulatory complexities to accelerate the formalization and growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Bangladesh.

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Aninda Islam Amit stressed the need for careful planning and evidence-based selection of projects to prevent the waste of public money.

Bangladesh and Oman have held a bilateral discussion to advance technology, innovation, and joint research.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police arrested 67 individuals in various operations across the Tejgaon Division over the past 24 hours.

Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman has expressed optimism about the evolving relationship between Bangladesh and the United States.

Two days after a boat capsized in the Padma River in Rajshahi, the bodies of father Kawsar Ali and son Ziarul Islam were recovered and buried.

A drawing competition for students will be held on August 4 at the Khulna Shishu Academy to mark July Uprising Day.

Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi stresses the importance of cultural activities, education, and the rule of law in preventing human trafficking.

Dhaka University has suspended three teachers and an officer and relieved four other faculty members of their duties over various allegations.

State Minister Mir Mohammad Helal Uddin has announced a zero tolerance policy against crime and extortion, emphasizing that no individual is above the law.

US Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs, Ambassador Sergio Gor, has expressed optimism about the future of US-Bangladesh relations following his first official visit.

The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) held the certificate award ceremony for the 67th Flying Instructors' Course at Erulia Airfield in Bogura.

Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) recently hosted a seminar focusing on the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), chemical safety, and future career prospects for its students.

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto emphasizes the importance of demonstrating competitive performance in Australia to earn respect and secure more Test opportunities.

The government has appointed 86 Deputy Attorneys General (DAGs) and 179 Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) for the Supreme Court, cancelling all previous appointment orders.

The Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) has introduced the GREEN Project to enhance climate resilience and promote sustainable entrepreneurship across Bangladesh.

Prime Minister's Adviser on Public Administration Ismail Zabihullah highlighted the potential of artificial intelligence to make public administration more citizen-friendly.

Malaysia will start recruiting Bangladeshi workers for all sectors from the last week of August, according to Prime Minister's Adviser and spokesperson Mahdi Amin.