Visa's Asia-Pacific President meets PM
Stephen Karpin, President of Visa's Asia-Pacific region, has paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. The meeting was held at the Cabinet Division at the Secretariat on Tuesday, August 11.
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Bangladesh-India relations must be based on new reality: PM's adviser
Prime Minister's Information and Broadcasting Adviser Dr Zahed Ur Rahman has said that Bangladesh's relationship with India must be built on a new reality and on the basis of the dignity of two independent and sovereign states, adding that the kind of individual or party-centric relationship that existed over the past 17 years cannot continue and that future relations will be determined by placing the interests of the people and the state of Bangladesh at the forefront.
Government forms taskforce to reduce business regulations, complexities
The government has formed a national taskforce to make the business and investment environment easier, more competitive and investment-friendly. The 'National Taskforce on Deregulation and Business Facilitation' will provide policy guidance on reducing unnecessary regulations and complexities in business, simplifying licensing and approval processes, and introducing single window, automated approvals and online tracking systems in government services.
Hazrat Shahjalal Airport under AI-powered surveillance: criminals can be identified with photo
A new AI-powered surveillance system at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport will enable law enforcement agencies to identify wanted criminals immediately upon their entry into the terminal, using only a photograph of the suspect.
Rainfall may increase over next 5 days, heavy showers likely
A low-pressure area may develop over the northwestern Bay of Bengal and its adjoining areas within the next 24 hours. As a result, rainfall and thundershower activity may increase across various parts of the country. According to the Met Office forecast, moderate to heavy rainfall may occur at some places over the next few days.
Students can visit July Museum free once a week: Information Adviser
A new initiative is being taken to educate students about the history and sacrifices of the July mass uprising. As part of this, school students will be able to visit the July Memorial Museum free of charge once a week, said Prime Minister's Information Adviser Dr Zahed Ur Rahman.
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