Breaking away from the traditional norms of security cordons and protocol, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman set a unique example by driving his own car to an event in Agargaon from the Secretariat on a rainy Wednesday evening.
The Ministry of Shipping has re-fixed fares for passenger vessels on inland waterways following an increase in fuel oil prices. The fare has been increased by 18 paisa to Tk 2.95 per kilometre per passenger for the first 100 kilometres, up from Tk 2.77. Fares will be increased by 14 paisa per kilometre for distances over 100 kilometres.
The government has issued a new transfer policy for teachers working in MPO-listed private educational institutions. The policy, titled 'MPO-listed Teacher Transfer Policy-2026 (Revised)', was published by the Secondary and Higher Education Division of the Ministry of Education on Wednesday, May 6.
District commissioners have been instructed to appoint focal persons to make it easier for journalists to access information at the field level. Information and Broadcasting Secretary Mahbuba Farzana disclosed this on Wednesday, May 6.
Prime Minister's Information and Broadcasting Adviser Dr Zahed Ur Rahman has said a clear code of conduct and regulatory framework for journalism is being drafted, as the rapid expansion of online and digital media platforms has made such guidelines necessary to ensure professional standards and accountability.
A ship carrying crude oil has finally arrived in Bangladesh after a long hiatus. This is the first crude oil vessel to reach the country since the start of the US-Iran conflict.