1 The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has decided to reduce gold prices in the domestic market for the third time. This time, the organization has set the price of one bhori (11.664 grams) of 22-carat gold at BDT 2,22,782, following a reduction of BDT 6,591 per bhori. BAJUS announced this information in a statement on Wednesday morning (June 10), attributing the decision to a decrease in the price of acid gold (pure gold) in the local market. Consequently, new gold prices have been determined after considering the overall market situation. These revised prices will be effective from 10:00 AM today.…
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0 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has expressed dissatisfaction with the repeated tendency to extend project durations and increase costs. He stated that those responsible for these repeated project extensions must be identified and brought under punishment. On Tuesday (June 9), a total of 10 projects, with an estimated cost of BDT 3,890.97 crore, were approved at a meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) chaired by the Prime Minister. Of this, BDT 3,810.62 crore will come from government funding, and BDT 80.35 crore from the agencies’ own funds. During the meeting, when the third amendment proposal…
2 Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting, has stated that Awami League activists, whose organizational activities are currently suspended, will be able to participate in the upcoming local government elections if they adhere to certain conditions. The advisor made this statement on Tuesday (June 9) in response to a question during a press conference held at the conference room of the Press Information Department (PID) at the Secretariat, where he was discussing the progress of various government activities. The Prime Minister’s Information Advisor said, “There is absolutely no problem. This means, if an…
1 A meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) was held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Tareq Rahman. This was the 12th ECNEC meeting of the current fiscal year and the fourth meeting of the present government. In this meeting, 10 mega projects worth BDT 3,890 crore were approved. The important meeting took place on Tuesday (June 9) at 10 AM in the Cabinet Division of the Secretariat. It is known that a total of 12 projects, including new and revised ones, were presented at the meeting, out of which 10 projects received final approval…
1 New instability was created in West Asia due to the attacks between Israel and Iran. Responding to the call of US President Donald Trump, Iran and Israel have announced a suspension of violence and retaliatory attacks. Iran and Israel made this announcement on Monday (June 8), according to AFP. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the conflict is now under control. This came hours after Tehran announced a halt to its military actions. On Monday, Tehran announced a temporary cessation of attacks. However, the country also stated that if Israel attacks Iran or Lebanon again, it would retaliate.…
0 Prime Minister Tareq Rahman has emphasized the importance of adopting innovative and sustainable production methods to survive in competition in the global market. In a statement issued on Monday (June 8) marking World Accreditation Day, to be observed on Tuesday (June 9), he stated that in the present world, innovation, trust, and sustainable development are closely intertwined and form one of the fundamental pillars of economic progress. The Prime Minister said that World Accreditation Day reminds people of the importance of safety, quality, and reliability of products and services used in their daily lives. Every year on June 9,…
1 The government has taken the initiative to amend the Cyber Security Act to prevent the spread of rumors, misinformation, defamatory content, and misleading images, videos, and audio created using artificial intelligence (AI) on social media. Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmad stated that the new law will include provisions to compel international technology platforms, including Facebook’s parent company Meta, to remove harmful content within a specific timeframe. He provided this information on Monday in the National Parliament, responding to an urgent public interest notice raised under Rule 71 of the Rules of Procedure. The session was presided over by Deputy Speaker…
1 Commerce Minister Khandker Abdul Muktadir announced in the National Parliament that the country’s trade deficit has increased by approximately $8 billion over the last five fiscal years, reaching $24.16 billion in the 2024-25 fiscal year. He disclosed this information on Monday (June 8) in response to a starred question from Jasim Uddin Ahmed in the National Parliament. The Commerce Minister stated that faulty policies of the previous government, coupled with the global energy crisis, price hikes due to the Russia-Ukraine war, dollar crunch, and instability in the international market, have contributed to the increase in the trade deficit. According…
12 Masudur Rahman, Staff Correspondent: A new golden chapter has been added to the history of Bangladesh’s diplomacy on the world stage. Bangladesh’s current Foreign Minister and seasoned diplomat, Khalilur Rahman, has been elected as the President of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81). He will lead the world’s largest multilateral forum, addressing global challenges such as maintaining world peace, combating climate change, and achieving sustainable development. Khalilur Rahman’s unique achievement is a shining reflection of Bangladesh’s growing international image and leadership prowess. As President of the 81st session, Khalilur Rahman will undertake several highly important and sensitive…
2 A court has dismissed a case application filed against Dr. Muhammad Yunus, former Chief Advisor of the interim government, and former Health Advisor Noor Jahan Begum, along with five others. The allegations against them included negligence of duty and deliberately failing to import measles vaccines on time, leading to child deaths from measles. The case application was filed on Monday (June 8) morning at the court of Dhaka Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Jasita Islam by Mujibur Rahman Iqbal, Member of Parliament for Kishoreganj-5 constituency. After the hearing, the court kept the order pending. Later, the court ordered the dismissal…