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PM begins implementing ‘Honourable’-free official communications

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today began implementing the government’s decision from his own office to drop “Honourable” and other honorifics before his title in official documents and communications. The Prime Minister has also started using the digital attendance system at his office like other o

Cabinet approves tax breaks for solar equipment imports

The Cabinet today approved a proposal to provide customs duty and tax exemptions for the import of machinery and equipment required for setting up renewable solar power plants. The approval came at the 20th Cabinet meeting held at the Cabinet Room of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban with Prime Minister Tar

Cabinet approves pay scale for govt employees

Cabinet on Monday approved the proposed new pay scale for government employees at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, with basic salaries set to rise by up to 100% for officers in grades 1–10 and up to 142% for employees in grades 11–20. Meeting sources said allowances and other bene

Cabinet committee formed to amend Visa Policy

A cabinet committee headed by finance minister has been constituted to revise the Visa Policy 2006. The committee has been constituted in a cabinet meeting at the Bangladesh Secretariat today with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in the chair. The committee will recommend amendment to the existing vi