Govt committed to ensuring girls’ education, safety: PM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today said the government is pursuing clear policies and action plans to ensure education, safety, dignity and a brighter future for girls.
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President calls for ending child marriage, violence against girls
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today called for raising social awareness to prevent child marriage, child abuse and violence against girls and eliminate all forms of discrimination against them.
PM invites Marubeni to invest in IT, fertilizer and energy sectors
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today invited Japanese business conglomerate Marubeni Corporation to invest in Bangladesh's information technology (IT), fertiliser and energy sectors, highlighting his government's moves to harness the country's economic potential and attract domestic and foreign investment.
New directives on observing days, government holiday on Nov 7
The government has issued new directives on observing and celebrating national and international days. In a circular issued by the Cabinet Division on Sunday, October 11, emphasis was laid on making the observance of days cost-effective and effective. At the same time, observing November 7 as 'National Revolution and Solidarity Day' and a government holiday on the occasion has also been mentioned.
Speaker returns home after attending IPU conference
Speaker of the National Parliament Hafiz Uddin Ahmed Bir Bikram returned to Dhaka today after attending the 153rd IPU Assembly held in Arusha, Tanzania.
International Day of the Girl Child today
Today, October 11, is the International Day of the Girl Child. The day is being observed worldwide with the aim of establishing the rights of girl children, eliminating discrimination and ensuring safe and equal opportunities for them.
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