The Cabinet on Monday directed the authorities concerned to verify the accuracy of the videos and news seen on social media and newspapers about the current situation in the banking sector, reports UNB and BSS.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina chaired the meeting held at the PMO, said Cabinet Secretary Khandker Anwarul Islam.
He said different types of videos are being viewed on social media about the current situation in the banking sector.
"An explanation has been sought from the authorities concerned to verify the accuracy of these videos", said Khandker Anwarul.
The Cabinet also gave final approval to the draft of Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (Amendment) Ordinance 2022 empowering the government to set fuel tariffs on its own under special circumstances.
Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) can wait for up to 90 days to review and take a decision on fixing tariff rates, which is a lengthy process.
The amendment is made to let the government set energy prices on an urgent basis in a situation like what prevails now without waiting for BERC's decision, he added.
He said the memorandum of understanding between Bangladesh and Brunei Darussalam on sending Bangladeshi workers has been approved in the cabinet retrospectively.
It also approved a draft agreement between Bangladesh and Luxemburg on bilateral aviation, he said.
Cabinet also gave final approval to Bangladesh Biman Act 2022.
Bd-pratidin English/Golam Rosul
