The government has decided to provide incentives to factories that are struggling but still operational through a special fund to overcome the ongoing crisis in the readymade garment sector, the country's main source of export earnings.
Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Houssain (Kaikobad) has issued a stern warning that persecution against minorities or followers of other religions will not be tolerated in the country. He has stated that he would resign as minister if necessary rather than accept injustice against minorities.
Shamsunnahar Hall Students' Parliament former vice-president Sheikh Tasnim Afroz Emi has said that playing Bangabandhu's historic March 7 speech is part of national pride and not a crime. She made the remark after spending two months in prison under the Anti-Terrorism Act over a protest related to the speech.
The government is going to construct a second Padma Bridge, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam has said.
Education and Primary Education Adviser Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milan has said the “Pakistan-Bangladesh Knowledge Corridor” would create a new horizon of cooperation in higher education and research between the two countries.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has urged police personnel to earn public trust and ensure that no innocent person is subjected to harassment. He said controlling crime becomes easier when a relationship of trust is established between the police and the public.