Govt adopts cluster-based dev planning, says Saki
The government plans to introduce a cluster-based programme approach, moving away from implementing multiple standalone projects with similar objectives, State Minister for Planning Zonayed Abdur Rahim Saki said on Sunday.Under the new initiative, complementary projects will be grouped together to ensure more effective and coordinated outcomes, he said.Projects aligned with...
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BERC reduces jet fuel price by Tk 15.67 per litre
Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) decreased on Sunday Jet A-1 (jet fuel) price for domestic and international airlines by Tk 15.67 and $0.10 per litre respectively.According to the regulatory commission circular issued on Sunday, the price of Jet A-1 fuel was declined by Tk 15.67 per litre to Tk 150.21...
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Vietnam rice export prices rise
Vietnamese rice export prices rose last week as concerns over potential El Nino-related impacts on production weighed on prices, reports Reuters.Vietnam's 5% broken rice was offered at $415-$420 per metric ton on Thursday, up from $405-$410 a week ago."Prices rise on concerns of possible impact of El Nino on rice...
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Social safety to get priority in next budget
Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Minister Dr AZM Zahid Hossain has said the government has a master plan for the fundamental transformation of the country's social safety net sector, women's empowerment, child protection and improving the living standards of marginalised communities.In an interview with BSS ahead of the...
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Super Star Group introduces SSG Electrician Care
For the first time in the country, Super Star Group has introduced SSG Electrician Care, a special support and safety initiative for electricians registered on the SSG Apon App. This initiative has been launched to ensure a safe electrical work environment and to give the highest priority to the safety...
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