Govt to make TCB operation fully transparent, accountable, tech-driven: Muktadir

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Monday said the government is taking a series of epoch-making initiatives to ensure transparency, accountability and effective state oversight in the market management system.In this context, he said the government has undertaken measures including strategic reserves of essential commodities, artificial intelligence (AI)-based supply chain monitoring and capacity enhancement of the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) to prevent any kind of syndicate or market manipulation in the essential commodities market.The commerce minister made the remarks while inaugurating the TCB truck-sale programme ahead of the holy Eid-ul-Azha 2026 at Agargaon in the capital today, said a Commerce Ministry press release here.“The government’s primary objective is to ensure supply of essential commodities at subsidised prices for the low-income, lower-middle-income and marginalised people,” he said.To achieve the goal, the minister said, the...

'Women Summit & Exhibition 2026' held

A two-day ‘Women Summit and Exhibition 2026’, aimed at women empowerment concluded on Sunday.Organised by 'Power of She', the event was held at Elite Convention Hall in the city's Gulshan in the capital city of Dhaka.The theme of this special event was ‘Role and Importance of Women in the National Economy’ its slogan was “She Leads, She Shines”.Began on Saturday morning, a total of 38 stalls displayed their various domestic products made by women e...

Ctg Port launches “Port Safety Week” to build an international-standard safe port

Chittagong Port, the heartbeat of the country’s economy, has taken a major initiative to further enhance its safety and security management by observing “Port Safety Week-2026” for the first time in its...

Doctors call for higher tobacco prices in FY2026–27 budget to reduce NCD burden

Public health experts and physicians have urged the government to increase tobacco product prices effectively in the upcoming FY2026–27 national budget to reduce the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Bangladesh.They said around 71 percent of annual deaths in Bangladesh are caused by non-communicable diseases, while tobacco use is responsible for nearly 14 percent of NCD-related deaths in the country.The demand was raised at a press conference titled “Effective Tobacco Price Increase to Reduce the Risk of Non-Communicable Diseases: Physicians’ Budget Proposals for FY2026–27”, organized by United Forum Against Tobacco and National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh at National Press Club on Monday (May 11).The program was chaired by Brig Gen (Ret...

PM orders police to act against criminals regardless of political identity

Sports enhance connectivity & cultural exchange: CU VC

Chittagong University (CU) Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Mohammad Alauddin Faruquan said that sports not only bring physical and mental development but also play a vital role in strengthening inter-university relations, enhancing connectivity, and promoting cultural exchange.He made these remarks while speaking as the chief guest at the inauguration ceremony of the Bangladesh Inter-University Football (Men’s & Women’s) Tournament 2026 held at the CU Central Playground on Sunday. He said, the event is a historic milestone for Chittagong University as an inter-university football tournament is being held after 44 years.CU Vice-Chancellor said, “We are extremely delighted that students from 44 universities are participating in this competition in a disciplined manner. With everyone’s cooperation, we hope this tournament will be successfully completed.” He said that such events will further strengthen positive competition, mutual harmony, and fraternity among students.The ceremony was presided over by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Administration) and Sports Advisory Committee Chairman Professor Dr. Md. Kamal Uddin, expressed pride and joy over the revival of the inter-university football tournament after 1982.Chhatra Sangshad (CUCSU) Vice President Ibrahim Hossain Rony delivered a welcome speech, while Acting Director of the Physical Education Department Habibur Rahman Jalal presented the introductory remarks.The event began with the national anthem followed by flag hoisting. The tournament was officially inaugurated by releasing balloons ...

Canal excavation must be planned and meaningful

A nationwide canal excavation and re-excavation programme being carried out by the present government deserves attention and cautious optimism.In a country like Bangladesh, where rivers, canals and we...

Take measures to ensure fair cattle market before Eid

The government’s announcement that there is no need to import sacrificial animals for the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha is undoubtedly reassuring. According to Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammad Aminur Rashid, more than 12.4 million cattle, buffa...

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