Govt set to decentralize by 2041: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has told the Jatiya Sangsad that the government is set to decentralize the governance system by 2041. “Bangladesh is becoming a peaceful, prosperous and developed country by 2041 by implementing the vision 2041 —By this time, the governance system of Bangladesh will be decentralized,&...

Govt will create 15 million jobs in five years: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister and Leader of the House Sheikh Hasina said her government has set a target of creating 15 million employments in the next five years. “Yes, it’s true that our government has set a goal of creating 15 million employments in the next five years,” she said in reply to a starred question from treasury bench member M...

HPM Sheikh Hasina for all-party cooperation to end corruption

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sought cooperation from all including lawmakers, public representatives and noted personalities irrespective of parties and opinions to work in unison to stamp-out irregularities, injustices and corruption from the society for the continuation of the development. “I seek cooperation fro...

No mercy for sexual assault culprits: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the government will ensure the maximum punishment to the culprits by enacting tougher law, if necessary, to prevent the sexual harassment. “There’ll be no mercy for those who will be involved in such sexual harassments… if necessary, we must frame a tougher law, and ensure the maximum punishm...

Mobile Court drive to be intensified for controlling price hike: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the nationwide mobile court drive will be intensified to check price hike of essentials and food adulteration during the month of Ramadan. “The nationwide drive of mobile court will be intensified during the month of Ramadan aimed at checking the price hike of essentials and stopping food&n...

Govt. would rehabilitate drug dealer: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister and Leader of the House Sheikh Hasina said the government would rehabilitate the drug dealers on their surrenders. “Many drug peddlers are surrendering due to (nationwide) massive awareness campaign … Financial assistance will be given to them for their rehabilitation,” she said while replying to a supplementar...

HPM Sheikh Hasina slams Khaleda Zia over Padma Bridge remarks

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has compared the comments of Khaleda Zia about the Padma Bridge with the raving of a mad. "The honourable speaker, I think it's good to accept it as the delirium of a mad," she said replying to a supplementary raised by Awami League lawmaker Begum Fazilatunnesa Bappi in her question answer session. BNP Chairperson ...