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277 officials promoted to deputy secretary
The government has promoted 277 officials to the rank of deputy secretary. They have been appointed as special officers (deputy secretary) to the Ministry of Public Administration.
Prime Minister invited to Saudi Arabia for official visit
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has invited Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit the kingdom.
New pay scale to be implemented this year: Finance Minister
Following the announcement by Prime Minister's Principal Secretary A B M Abdus Sattar that the long-awaited 9th National Pay Scale for government employees is in its final stages, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has now provided good news on the matter. The finance minister said the government is working on the new pay scale and discussions are ongoing, with the new pay scale to be announced within this year.
Law and order has improved, but public expectations unmet: Home Minister
The country's law and order situation has improved, but public expectations have not yet been fully met, said Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed. "The people will judge whether law and order has improved in the 180 days of the government. However, meeting public expectations will take more time," he said.
'Government has identified key problems after 180-day honeymoon period’
Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Haque Milan has said the government has completed its first 180 days in office, which he described as a “honeymoon period” during which it identified several key challenges facing the country’s education sector.
Nine Bangladeshis die crossing Mediterranean to Greece
Nine Bangladeshi migrants have died while attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea from Libya to Greece illegally. Another 29 are undergoing treatment at the Marsa Matruh General Hospital in Egypt.
Auto rickshaws must use solar power for charging to qualify for registration: State Minister
Battery-powered auto rickshaws are being brought under registration, but they must be charged using solar power, said Local Government State Minister Mir Shahe Alam.
Rooppur to supply 300MW to national grid from September
With gas shortages putting increasing pressure on power generation and supply, the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Ishwardi, Pabna, is set to add a new source to the national grid. Preparations are underway to supply around 300 megawatts of electricity from the first unit of the plant .
Sheikh Hasina's exact legal status in India unclear: Chief Prosecutor
Bangladesh still does not have specific information about the exact status or legal position of convicted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina in India, said International Crimes Tribunal Chief Prosecutor Md Aminul Islam.
Monsoon depression over Bay of Bengal, signal No 3 at four sea ports
The low-pressure area over the northwestern Bay of Bengal and adjoining coastal areas has intensified into a monsoon depression. It is currently located over the southwestern part of Bangladesh, the West Bengal coast and the adjoining northwestern Bay of Bengal, and may move further northwest, the Met Office said.