In order to increase the capacity of gas and fuel import, processing and storage, an Oil and Gas Terminal will be constructed in the Bay-Terminal area under Chattogram Port Authority. It was informed in a meeting regarding the construction of Oil and Gas Terminal in the meeting room of the Ministry of Shipping here today with State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury in the chair, a press release said. Read More...
SANGSAD BHABAN, Sept 13, 2023 (BSS) - Cyber Security Bill, 2023 passed today in the Jatiya Sangsad in an amended form amid huge reaction of the opposition in the parliament as the law will hamper the freedom of speech which is guided by the constitution of the country. State Minister for Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Zunaid Ahmed Palak moved the bill which was unanimously passed by voice votes in the House with Deputy Speaker Shamsul Huq Tuku in the chair. Read More...
Land Minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury today said an individual cannot own more than 60 bighas of agricultural land as per the Land Reform Act-2023. "If inherited land exceeds 60 bighas, the heir can choose to retain 60 bighas of land, while the remaining land will become government-owned (Khas) and compensation will be provided according to government regulations," he made the comments at a press conference held at his ministry, an official release said. The press conference was held as the three land-related bills passed by the Jatiya Sangsad yesterday (Tuesday). Read More...
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved a Taka 4,282.76 crore project to ensure expansion and modernization of the facilities at Mongla Port in Bagerhat. The approval came from a meeting of the ECNEC held with its Chairperson and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the chair at the NEC Conference Room in the city Sher-e-Bangla Nagar area. Briefing reporters after the meeting, Planning Minister MA Mannan said a total of 19 projects were approved today involving an overall estimated cost of Taka 18,066.52 crore. "Of the total project cost, Taka 12,060.19 crore will come from the government of Bangladesh portion, Taka 450.72 crore from the concerned organisation own fund while the rest of Taka 5,555.61 crore as project assistance," he added. Read More...