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Bangladesh won't allow insurgency on its soil: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Emphasising the need for a peaceful atmosphere in the South Asian region, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reaffirmed Bangladesh's firm commitment of not allowing insurgents to use its soil.

ECNEC approves safe water supply project

  The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved a project for safe water supply in rural areas at a cost of Taka 799 crore.

Cabinet approves Bangladesh Bridge Authority Act- 2015

  The cabinet in its weekly meeting on Monday, has given approval to the draft of the Bangladesh Bridges Authority Act 2015.

Bangladesh-Britain to intensify cooperation in combating terrorism and extremism

  Bangladesh and Britain will intensify cooperation further in combating terrorism and violent extremism to ensure international peace and security.

BNP will do damage to itself if boycott municipality polls: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  The BNP will do damage to itself if it does not contest in the municipality polls, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has remarked.

China would stand beside Bangladesh in its development efforts: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed her firm hope that China would remain beside Bangladesh in its development efforts and with the support of China and other friendly countries Bangladesh would be able to reach its cherished goal of being a middle income country by 2021 and a developed one by 2041.

HPM Sheikh Hasina for improving quality of internet services

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today laid importance on improving the quality of internet services as it is now extensively used in everyday life of the people.

HPM Sheikh Hasina for reopening roads in Bangladesh-India border

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today put emphasis on reopening roads through the frontier with India that remained closed since the 1965 India-Pakistan war to bolster Dhaka-Delhi connectivity.

ECNEC approved Karnaphuli Tunnel project in Chittagong

  The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved a project to construct the country's first ever river tunnel under the Karnaphuli in the port city of Chittagong at a cost of Taka 8,446 crore.

Bangladesh is being freed from curse: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister and Leader of the House Sheikh Hasina said Bangladesh is gradually getting rid of a long time curse and advancing economically with execution of the verdicts against the war criminals.

Bangladesh and India Should Strengthen Cooperation in All Economic and Social Areas: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina pinned on robust Indo-Bangla relation in all socio-economic areas saying the two countries need to come forward with liberal mentality and sink narrowness to boost up ties.

Cabinet approved 'Bangladesh Biodiversity Bill-2015'

  The Cabinet on Monday approved the draft of three acts including the 'Bangladesh Biodiversity Bill, 2015' aimed at strengthening the measures of biodiversity conservation in the country.

I would do anything necessary for freedom fighters: PM Sheikh Hasina

  Terming the War of Liberation as the greatest episode in Bangladesh's history, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today reiterated her firm determination to do whatever is necessary for the welfare of the Freedom Fighters and their successors.

Bangladesh will remain as a victorious nation: PM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said Bangladesh as an independent country would be developed with the united efforts of the people of the country and live in the community of nations as a victorious one without seeking blessings from others.

"The Netherlands is always prepared to help Bangladesh to achieve Vision-2021": Dutch Queen Maxima

  Visiting Dutch Queen Maxima Zorreguieta Cerruti today assured of extending allout support from the Netherlands to materialise the goal of Bangladesh's "Vision 2021".

Government to ensure public facilities for defunct enclaves

  The government has undertaken a Taka 195 crore project to ensure access of the people of the now defunct enclaves to various civic facilities.

PM SHeikh Hasina meets Indian Home Secretary

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed her satisfaction over the successful meeting of the home secretaries of Bangladesh and India to expedite the trans-boundary communication in the region.

Government trained 915,778 teachers: Primary and Mass Education Minister Mostafizur Rahman

To ensure quality education and increase professional skills of teachers, government has trained 915,778 teachers in various subjects including Computer, English, Mathematics etc. Primary and Mass Education minister Mostafizur Rahman told the parliament on Sunday on behalf of Education minister Nurul Islam Nahid.

Bangladesh would be a development miracle in near future: PM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the hardworking and resilient people of Bangladesh would be "development miracle" in near future if they get committed support from development partners.

Government has taken initiatives to build countrywide railway network: PM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her government has taken initiatives to bring the entire country under railway network for further development of the communication system.