ECNEC approves 13 projects worth Tk 8,333 crore

Desk Report: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved 13 projects costing Tk 8,333.28 crore. Of this, government financing is Tk 4,437.82 crore, project loan is Tk 1,225.36 crore and the organization’s own financing is Tk 2,670.9 crore. Of these, seven are new projects, five are revised projects and one is a project with an extension of the period without increasing the cost. The approval was given at the ECNEC meeting held at the NEC conference room on the Planning Commission premises on Wednesday under the…

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The state cannot discriminate against any religion: Chief Advisor

Desk Report: Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus said, ‘The state cannot discriminate against any religion. The government is obliged to give equal status to all religions.’ He said this while visiting the Dhakeshwari Temple in the capital on the occasion of Durgotsav on Tuesday. At this time, the Chief Advisor exchanged greetings with the followers of traditional religions. After the visit, he said, ‘We want to build a state that the world will follow us after seeing. To implement the July aspirations, people of all religions will have to work…

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If the youth are active, no problem in the country will remain unresolved: Chief Advisor

Desk Report: The Chief Advisor to the Interim Government, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, said that the talent, energy and creativity of the youth should be utilized to play a role in the development of the country. He believes that if the youth are active, no problem of the country can remain unresolved. The Chief Advisor said these things at the ‘Youth Volunteer Award-2025’ ceremony organized at the Chief Advisor’s office on Monday. He said, ‘We are celebrating the power of youth. This is the driving force of our nation. I firmly…

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Our interests are close to those of the US: Chief Advisor on Tariffs

Desk Report: Principal Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus has reiterated his commitment to further strengthen Bangladesh’s bilateral relations with the United States. He particularly emphasized on deepening ties in the areas of trade, investment, energy and development cooperation. He also said that Bangladesh and the United States have similar interests on tariff issues. He said this in a meeting with Assistant US Trade Representative Brendan Lynch at the Principal Advisor’s office in Tejgaon in the capital on Monday. Professor Yunus said, “Thank you very much for your cooperation. We are very…

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Ready to increase imports from US: Yunus

Desk Report: Bangladesh is firmly committed to deepening bilateral relations with the United States, especially in the areas of trade, investment, energy and development cooperation, said Principal Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus. He said that Bangladesh is ready to import more products from the United States. As a result, he expressed hope that US tariffs will be further reduced in the future, which will build a sustainable and mutually beneficial trade partnership between the two countries. Assistant US Trade Representative Brendan Lynch met with the Principal Advisor at the office of…

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Dr. Yunus meets with International Mathematics and Biology Olympiad medalists

Desk Reports: Dr. Yunus meets with International Mathematics and Biology Olympiad medalists Six students from the country who won medals in the International Mathematics and Biology Olympiads met with Chief Advisor Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus. They met at Jamuna, the official residence of the Chief Advisor, this Monday (September 8) afternoon. The six students who won medals in the Olympiad are South Point School and College student Ariz Anas, who won bronze medals in the 36th International Biology Olympiad 2025, Notre Dame College student Ha-Mim Rahman, and Mastermind English Medium…

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