Cabinet - October 22, 2026

Cabinet Expands with 5 New Members and One Elevation

Six months after establishing his administration, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman expanded his council of ministers by inducting five new members and promoting an existing state minister. Taking the oath as full

Govt Decides to Change Fiscal Year to April-March

The government has decided to change Bangladesh's fiscal year from the existing July-June period to April-March, aiming to complete infrastructure development activities before the monsoon and improve the quality of

Implementation Rate of Current Cabinet Decisions Stands at 74 Percent

Since assuming office, the current government has implemented 80 out of 108 decisions taken across 17 cabinet meetings held up to July 31. The remaining 28 decisions are currently under

New Force SRB Gets Final Approval, to Function Under Police

The Cabinet has granted final approval to the draft of the "Special Response Battalion (SRB) Act, 2026" subject to vetting by the Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division. Under this law, a

Young Innovators Are Bangladesh's Future: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has stated that young innovators represent the country's future and that the government will always stand by them in their research, technological innovations, and startup ventures. The

Cabinet Approves BDT 9.38 Lakh Cr National Budget

The Cabinet, in a special meeting on Thursday, approved the proposed national budget of BDT 9.38 lakh crore for the upcoming 2026–27 fiscal year (FY27). Prime Minister Tarique Rahman chaired the

'National Revolution and Solidarity Day' to be Observed Nationally

The government has officially declared November 7 as ‘National Revolution and Solidarity Day,’ mandating its national observance. A new circular issued by the Cabinet Division has categorized the day under ‘Category

Government Issues New Directives to Curb Fuel Consumption

In response to the ongoing global energy crisis, the government has issued a fresh set of directives aimed at reducing fuel consumption across all ministries and departments. Under the new guidelines,

Prime Minister Orders Fast-Track Trials for Rape and Women Abuse Cases

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has taken a firm stance to ensure the safety of women and children and to eliminate the culture of impunity in the country. He has issued special

Govt to Launch Smart 'Farmer Card' Nationwide to Support Agriculture

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan said on Monday that the government has decided to launch a smart “Farmer Card” for all farmers across the country. The initiative, which will

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