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45% of Bangladeshi infants still missing out on adequate breastfeeding
45% of Bangladeshi infants still missing out on adequate breastfeeding

45% of Bangladeshi infants still missing out on adequate breastfeeding

The rate of exclusive breastfeeding among infants in their first six months has declined worryingly in Bangladesh, with only 55 percent of babies now receiving breast milk alone during this critical period, leaving 45 percent without adequate access.

Cabinet approves emergency import of eight LNG cargoes, 5,000 tonnes of LPG
Cabinet approves emergency import of eight LNG cargoes, 5,000 tonnes of LPG

Cabinet approves emergency import of eight LNG cargoes, 5,000 tonnes of LPG

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the emergency procurement of eight cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and 5,000 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to strengthen the country's energy security amid growing geopolitical uncertainty and volatility in global fuel supplies.

DMP reshuffles 12 senior officers in fresh administrative move
DMP reshuffles 12 senior officers in fresh administrative move

DMP reshuffles 12 senior officers in fresh administrative move

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has transferred 12 senior officers to different units as part of its latest administrative reshuffle, according to two separate office orders issued on Thursday (August 6).

Govt to buy 200 electric buses for BRTC without tender
Govt to buy 200 electric buses for BRTC without tender

Govt to buy 200 electric buses for BRTC without tender

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given in-principle approval for the procurement of 200 electric buses for the Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) without inviting tenders. The committee has also approved the direct procurement of necessary charging stations and ancillary infrastructure for operating the buses.

Govt to buy 35,000 tonnes of MOP fertiliser from Russia
Govt to buy 35,000 tonnes of MOP fertiliser from Russia

Govt to buy 35,000 tonnes of MOP fertiliser from Russia

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase has approved the proposal to import 35,000 metric tonnes (±10 percent) of MOP (Muriate of Potash) fertiliser from Russia to meet the demand in the country's agriculture sector.

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