News Watch (20-9-2018)

India to make 'triple talaq' punishable offence

India's cabinet has approved an executive order to make instant divorce among Muslims, a procedure called "triple talaq", a punishable offence, a government minister said on Wednesday, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi looks to woo Muslim women voters. — Reuters

Govt to import 0.2m tonnes of fertiliser

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved separate proposals to import a total of 0.2 million tonnes of fertiliser at a cost of Tk 5.44 billion (544.37 crore). The approval was given at a meeting of the committee held with Finance Minister AMA Muhith in the chair. Of the bulk import, 1.75 tonnes of urea will be brought from international suppliers and 25,000 tonnes of DAP under the government-to-government agreement. — UNB

Biman use must for air trips at govt expense

The Prime Minister's Office has ordered compulsorily use of Biman Bangladesh Airlines on the routes, where the national flag carrier operates flights, for air trips at government expense. It issued a notification on Wednesday in this regard. — UNB