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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.

ADB to continue its support for Bangladesh's development

  The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has assured of continuing its support for the development of Bangladesh's various sectors, including power, transport, rural development, education, agriculture and sanitation for further development of the country.

Doctors should pay attention to ensure poor people's access to health services: PM Sheikh Hasina

  Terming the physicians as the most vital integral part of the health service programmes initiated by the present government, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said doctors must give attention to ensure access of the poor to medicare services.

I am extending all kinds of support to the development of Bangladesh Army: PM Sheikh Hasina

Describing Bangladesh Army as a symbol of the national asset and pride, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today reaffirmed her firm commitment to do whatever is necessary for the development and modernisation of the force.

Bangladesh will be a middle income country well before 2021: PM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said Bangladesh would be a middle-income country much before 2021 if peace prevails over politics of vandalism and subversive activities in the country.

PM Sheikh Hasina asked firefighters to stand by helpless people as trusted friends

  Reiterating her government's firm commitment to building Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defense with world class equipment, Prime Minster Sheikh Hasina today asked its members to stand by the helpless people and serve them as trusted friends in any disaster and accident.

Government undertaken a plan to create One billion job opportunities: PM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her government has undertaken a plan to establish 100 economic zones (EZ) over the next 15 years to create job opportunities for 10 million youths.

BTRC signed deal with ThalesAlenia for Bangabandhu satellite

  Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) today struck a Taka 1,951 crore deal with ThalesAlenia Space, awarding the French firm work order for manufacturing and launching the country's first ever commercial and broadcast satellite Bangabandhu-I.

Bangladesh Railway to add 250 new passenger coaches and 10 locomotives

  Some 250 new passenger coaches and 10 locomotives are going to be added to the fleet of Bangladesh Railway (BR) to offer safe, smooth and comfortable journey to the commuters.

Cabinet approves 'The Local Government Law, 2015'

  The cabinet today gave the final approval to the draft of "The Local Government (Pourasabha) (Amendment) Law, 2015" by bringing a slight change in the ordinance promulgated earlier to this end.

Local and foreign conspiracies abound to establish non-existent IS presence in Bangladesh: PM Sheikh Hasina

  Denying the existence of globally infamous Middle-East based Islamic State (IS) in Bangladesh Prime Minister sheikh Hasina said an orchestrated local and foreign conspiracy is going on to establish the alleged fact that cohorts of IS are active in this country.

Visit to Netherlands strengthened bilateral relations: PM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her just-concluded visit to the Netherlands has added a new dimension to the bilateral relations between Dhaka and Amsterdam and further brightened country's image on the world stage, particularly in Europe.

PM Sheikh Hasina urges Dutch business leaders to be partner with Bangladesh

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina called upon the leaders of Dutch business and industry to partner with Bangladesh in investment, trade, profit-sharing and prosperity as the country has the most liberal investment policy in South Asia.

Dutch Queen appreciates Bangladesh's progress

  Queen of the Netherlands Maxima has highly appreciated Bangladesh's stunning progress in the field of economy.

PM Sheikh Hasina seeks more Dutch investment in Bangladesh

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sought more Dutch investment in Bangladesh's different sectors and urged the Netherlands companies to import world class products from Bangladesh at a competitive price for further boosting trade ties between the two countries.

Netherlands assures to support Bangladesh in implementing Delta Plan 2100

  The Netherlands has assured Bangladesh of implementing its Delta Plan 2100 by providing all kinds of support.

Bangladesh-Netherlands to work more closely to implement Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100

  Bangladesh and the Netherlands have agreed to work more closely for implementation of Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100 to make the delta safe and productive for the people side by side with boosting bilateral trade and investment.

Bangladesh-Netherlands signed four deals

  Bangladesh and the Netherlands have signed four instruments aimed at further strengthening bilateral cooperation in the fields of education and diplomacy.