Author: PV Desk

Adviser to the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Md Nahid Islam, said on Friday that Bangladesh’s struggle is ongoing, and the nation is committed to standing tall in the global arena. “We will surely protect our motherland and establish it proudly on the world stage,” he remarked at a ceremony held at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital. The event, marking National Youth Day 2024, was organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports in association with the Department of Youth Development. Highlighting the pivotal role of Bangladesh’s youth in shaping…

A total of 500,000 jobs will be created in the government sector over the next two years, announced Asif Mahmud Sojib Bhuiyan, adviser to the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Ministry of Labour and Employment, on Friday. He made this statement while speaking as the chief guest at an event held to celebrate National Youth Day 2024 at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka. In his keynote address, Asif highlighted that the youth represent the most vital segment of human resources, emphasising the importance of this demographic dividend for the country’s economy. He stated that the best time…

To bolster food security and ensure that rice remains accessible to the general population, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has announced withdrawal of import duty and regulatory duty on rice. The announcement was made from the NBR’s headquarters. This initiative aims to increase the supply of rice in the market, thereby keeping prices within an affordable range for consumers. Previously, the import duty on rice was set at 15%, alongside a regulatory duty of 5%. With the new notification, these duties have been eliminated, leaving only an advance income tax of 2%. This strategic reduction is expected to lower…

The High Court has scrapped 11 cases including one for sedition and 10 for acts of sabotage against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia. A High Court bench comprising Justice AKM Asaduzzaman and Justice Syed Enayet Hossain passed the order on Thursday after the final hearing on 11 separate petitions filed by Khaleda. Advocate Zainul Abedin, Barrister MA Mahbub Uddin Khokon, Barrister Nasir Uddin Asim, Barrister Kaisar Kamal, Barrister Ragib Rauf Chowdhury and five others stood for Kahleda. Among the cases, one was filed on charge of sedition, seven were filed at Darus Salam police station and three at Jatrabari police station…

THE state of Michigan sits in the upper Midwestern portion of the United States. Once the hub of the American auto industry the state has since become part of what Americans call the Rust Belt. It is rusting because the American auto industry and the jobs that came with it have shifted elsewhere. Rust, perhaps a better word than rot, is a metaphor for the flailing job landscape and the general feeling of malaise that surrounds many of the state’s residents as they look at their future. Apart from all of this, two other facts about Michigan are important in…

PV Desk The interm government has appointed new deputy commissioners (DCs) in Joypurhat, Rajshahi, Rajbari, Sirajganj, Kushtia, Dinajpur, Shariatpur, and Natore districts. The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification in this regard on Wednesday. Afroza Akhtar Chowdhury, deputy chief of the Planning Department, has been appointed as DC of Joypurhat’ Afia Akhtar, zonal settlement officer of  Chattogram Land Record and Survey Directorate, made DC of Rajshahi; Mohammad Zahidul Islam Miah, deputy secretary attached to the Ministry of Shipping made DC of Rajbari, and Muhammad Nazrul Islam, additional director of the Government Housing Directorate, made DC of Sirajganj. Md Toufiqul…

PV Desk Govt won’t allow shortage of essential commodities, Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin says The government will import LNG, fertiliser, soybean oil, sugar and chickpea to meet local demands. Advisors’ Council Committee on Government Purchase (ACCGP) in a meeting, with Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Admed in the chair, approved a number of procurement proposals in this regard. After the meeting, Dr Salehuddin Ahmed told reporters that the government will not allow any shortage of essential commodities. “We have approved proposals to import four products so that there is no shortage in the market,” he said. He said the government approved import…

PV Desk Frustrated customers of National Bank’s Shibganj branch in Sylhet locked the main entrance of the bank on Wednesday in protest after being unable to withdraw their deposits, a situation that has reportedly persisted for several days. The agitated account holders gathered at noon outside the branch, demanding access to their funds. They alleged that withdrawal requests had repeatedly been denied, leading to mounting frustration and the decision to lock the bank’s gate as a form of protest. According to the branch’s Senior Vice President and Manager, the shortage of cash at the branch has resulted in significant inconvenience…

PV Desk The government has announced two hajj packages for 2025 reducing the costs significantly. This year the government fixed Tk 4,78,241 as minimum cost under package one, Tk 1,00,598 less than the previous years and Tk 5,75,680 under package two for pilgrims, said Religious Affairs Adviser AFM Khalid Hossain at a press briefing on Wednesday. Intending pilgrims have to pay Tk 4,83,156 under private management, he said adding that private agencies can announce special packages for performing hajj. Hajj-2025 will be held on the 9th day of Zilhaj (June 5) depending on moon sighting. A total of 1,27,198 pilgrims…

PV Desk Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed on Wednesday said that the government is actively working to restore investor confidence in Bangladesh’s capital market, with a focus on both short- and long-term stability measures. Following a meeting with the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) at its headquarters in Dhaka’s Agargaon, Dr. Salehuddin addressed reporters, highlighting the government’s commitment to addressing current market challenges. “We are committed to resolving existing and past issues in the stock market so that both local and international investors feel secure in their investments,” Dr. Salehuddin said. “Our approach includes both immediate measures and long-term…