Government tightens grip on financial rules
In a fresh push to restore fiscal discipline across public offices, the government has reminded all ministries and agencies that no financial directive can be issued without the Finance Division's consent.The warning comes amid growing concern over ministries and divisions issuing revenue-related circulars and orders on their own, bypassing central...
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Govt plans to trim foreign project aid
The government is preparing to reduce foreign project aid in the current fiscal year's Annual Development Programme (ADP) as ministries and divisions continue to lag behind in project execution. Officials said consultations will begin next week to reassess how much of the Tk 860 billion project aid allocation can realistically...
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BD less exposed to AI risks: Report
Bangladesh's job market remains among the least exposed to the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) compared to other emerging economies, according to a new World Bank report.Only 1.44 per cent of total jobs in Bangladesh are related to AI, far below 7.29 per cent in Sri Lanka and 5.8...
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CAAB mulls operating HSIA's third terminal on its own
The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) is considering operating the newly built third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) with its own manpower and expertise, as negotiations with a Japanese consortium over its operation and maintenance have hit a stalemate.Talks with the consortium - primarily shortlisted to manage...
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The Titipara-Kamalapur underpass is set to be inaugurated in the first week of November.
The Titipara-Kamalapur underpass is set to be inaugurated in the first week of November. Traffic flow is expected to improve a lot after the opening of the six-lane road. The photo was taken on Saturday. — FE Photo by K Asad-Uz-Zaman
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