A red carpet was rolled out as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived here last night on a three-day official visit to the Netherlands at the invitation of her Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte.
The nation paid glowing tributes to slain four national leaders and the forerunners of the country's independence marking the Jail Killing Day today.
Ties between Bangladesh and Netherlands will be lifted to a new milestone as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to leave tomorrow for a four day official visit upon the invitation of her Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today sought cooperation of the people who want peace and development and have faith in the spirit of War of Liberation, to trace out the persons and their masterminds behind the recent clandestine killings saying it's time to forge unity again to resist the evil forces.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stressed the need for further boosting economic cooperation between Bangladesh and Malaysia, saying that there are scopes to increase bilateral trade.
Visiting Bhutanese Economic Affairs Minister Lyonpo Norbu Wangchuk today assured that his country would export hydroelectricity to Bangladesh at the cheapest rate.
The Executive committee of the National Economic Council approved eight development projects with total outlay of Taka 6,387 crore including developing the necessary infrastructures and facilities for running the operations of Payra Deepsea Port.
The government is considering developing an underground rail network in Dhaka to ease terrible traffic congestion.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said development activities initiated by her government could not be paralyzed by creating any turmoil situation in the country.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today inaugurated an international conference on Buddhist circuit, the first of its kind in the world, calling upon all to work together for the promotion of tourism based on Buddhist culture and traditions.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today received an "Open Letter on Travel and Tourism" in recognition to Bangladesh's tourism ability of boosting socioeconomic growth and creating employments.
The government is working to complete construction of the first phase of MRT Line 6 (metro rail) by 2019 instead of 2024 to resolve capital's nagging traffic congestions, according to the annual report submitted to the cabinet on Monday.
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid said the coal-based 1,320 megawatt (MW) Maitree Super Thermal Power Plant would not cause any harm to the ecology of the Sundarbans and its surrounding areas.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina emphasized the need for introducing direct air flight between Bangladesh and Turkey for promotion of bilateral trade and business.
Bangladesh is examining the Indian proposal for construction of LPG terminal and transportation of LPG for Indian eastern state Tripura across border.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reiterated Bangladesh's firm conviction to uphold peace and security, protect human rights and promote development across the globe.
Reiterating her government's plan to establish 100 economic zones in phases for further development of the country, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked the authorities concerned to work with new concept to attract more local and foreign investment.
Prime Minister's Information and Communication Technology Affairs Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy inaugurated experimental process of registering mobile SIM biometrically at Posts and Telecommunications Division this morning.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her government does not want conflict, terrorism and militancy, rather it wants the people of all faiths to live with self-confidence and dignity.
Prime Minister's Advisor to Information and Communication Technology Sajeeb Wazed expresses his firm hope to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) before deadline. He said, SDGs are set for 2030. I hope, with the cooperation from our youths, Bangladesh will attain the goals well ahead of it.
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