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Two private bills including alcohol, gambling ban withdrawn
Two private bills including alcohol, gambling ban withdrawn

Two private bills including alcohol, gambling ban withdrawn

After being introduced in the National Parliament, the two private bills, the ‘Liquor and Gambling (Prohibition) Act, 2026’ and the ‘Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2026’, have been withdrawn.

Bangladesh to initiate CEPA talks with India to reduce trade deficit
Bangladesh to initiate CEPA talks with India to reduce trade deficit

Bangladesh to initiate CEPA talks with India to reduce trade deficit

The government has initiated steps to implement the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with India to reduce the bilateral trade imbalance. The Minister for Commerce, Khandaker Abdul Muktadir, disclosed this in a written response during a parliamentary session.

Eviction drive conducted under four metro rail stations
Eviction drive conducted under four metro rail stations

Eviction drive conducted under four metro rail stations

Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) has conducted an eviction drive beneath four metro rail stations in the capital to ensure the unhindered movement of commuters.

172 officials promoted to Joint Secretary rank
172 officials promoted to Joint Secretary rank

172 officials promoted to Joint Secretary rank

A total of 172 Deputy Secretaries have been promoted to the rank of Joint Secretary in the public administration. The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification regarding these promotions on Thursday (July 9).

No third installment of gov't grant if 80% film shooting not completed
No third installment of gov't grant if 80% film shooting not completed

No third installment of gov't grant if 80% film shooting not completed

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued new regulations for full-length feature films produced under government grants. From now on, the third installment of the grant will not be released unless at least 80 percent of the film's shooting is completed.

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