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Govt wrests control of energy pricing

Electricity and gas prices can now be adjusted without a public hearing after the cabinet yesterday amended a law, paving the way for introducing dynamic energy pricing in Bangladesh.

Cabinet approves Press Council (Amendment) Act-22 draft in principle

The Cabinet today approved, in principle, a draft of the Press Council (Amendment) Act 2022 – keeping the provision of imposing fine for “false reporting".

Disposal of radioactive waste: Cabinet okays draft policy

The cabinet approves a draft policy for disposing of radioactive waste in light of the new nuclear power plant that is being built in the country.

Master's Status for Top Qawmi Degree: Towards legal recognition

The cabinet yesterday approved in principle the draft of a law framed to recognise top Qawmi degree Dawra-e-Hadith as equivalent to master's in Islamic studies and Arabic.

Quota issue discussed at cabinet meeting: Planning minister

The cabinet discusses on the quota issue to put an end to the crisis, Planning Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal says.

Cases filed under Section 57 to continue: IGP

Inspector General of Police (IGP) AKM Shahidul Hoque says although the Cabinet approves in principle the draft of the Digital Security Bill, 2018 repealing section 57 of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act, the proceedings of the filed cases under Section 57 will continue.

Cabinet condoles over death of Lucky Akhand

The cabinet adopts a condolence motion over death of Lucky Akhond, a musician who is heralded as a legend in the industry of Bangladesh.

Draft BSTI law: 2yr jail for marketing goods without licence

Cabinet approves draft of new BSTI law proposing two-year jail and fine of Tk one lakh for producing and marketing goods without BSTI license.

Transmittable diseases: Jail proposed for not undergoing test

Government approves a draft law with a provision of jail term and fine for a person who is affected with transmitted disease but does not undergo medical detection procedure.

November 29, 2022
November 29, 2022

Govt wrests control of energy pricing

Electricity and gas prices can now be adjusted without a public hearing after the cabinet yesterday amended a law, paving the way for introducing dynamic energy pricing in Bangladesh.

June 20, 2022
June 20, 2022

Cabinet approves Press Council (Amendment) Act-22 draft in principle

The Cabinet today approved, in principle, a draft of the Press Council (Amendment) Act 2022 – keeping the provision of imposing fine for “false reporting".

October 14, 2019
October 14, 2019

Disposal of radioactive waste: Cabinet okays draft policy

The cabinet approves a draft policy for disposing of radioactive waste in light of the new nuclear power plant that is being built in the country.

August 14, 2018
August 14, 2018

Master's Status for Top Qawmi Degree: Towards legal recognition

The cabinet yesterday approved in principle the draft of a law framed to recognise top Qawmi degree Dawra-e-Hadith as equivalent to master's in Islamic studies and Arabic.

May 14, 2018
May 14, 2018

Quota issue discussed at cabinet meeting: Planning minister

The cabinet discusses on the quota issue to put an end to the crisis, Planning Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal says.

January 29, 2018
January 29, 2018

Cases filed under Section 57 to continue: IGP

Inspector General of Police (IGP) AKM Shahidul Hoque says although the Cabinet approves in principle the draft of the Digital Security Bill, 2018 repealing section 57 of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act, the proceedings of the filed cases under Section 57 will continue.

April 24, 2017
April 24, 2017

Cabinet condoles over death of Lucky Akhand

The cabinet adopts a condolence motion over death of Lucky Akhond, a musician who is heralded as a legend in the industry of Bangladesh.

May 30, 2016
May 30, 2016

Draft BSTI law: 2yr jail for marketing goods without licence

Cabinet approves draft of new BSTI law proposing two-year jail and fine of Tk one lakh for producing and marketing goods without BSTI license.

May 9, 2016
May 9, 2016

Transmittable diseases: Jail proposed for not undergoing test

Government approves a draft law with a provision of jail term and fine for a person who is affected with transmitted disease but does not undergo medical detection procedure.

April 25, 2016
April 25, 2016

Impeachment of SC judges: Cabinet okays draft law in principle

Cabinet approves in principle the draft of a new law with provision of investigation against Supreme Court judges for allegation of misconduct or incapacity.