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Government is emphasising on every opportunities to meet the future demand of energy: State Minister Nasrul Hamid

  The government is giving emphasis on every options including existing gas, fuel and coal based power generation as well as establishment of power plants based on imported liquefied and locally explored natural gas both in public and private sectors to address the future demand of energy in the country.

Khaleda Zia is killing foreign nationals to create panic among them: PM Sheikh Hasina

  Observing that the BNP chairperson has changed her strategy to destabilise the country, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina categorically said Khaleda Zia is hatching conspiracy from abroad to tarnish Bangladesh's image by killing the foreigners.

PM Sheikh Hasina inaugurated and laid foundation of 15 development projects

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has inaugurated and laid foundation stones of 15 development projects including three power plants in seven districts.

PM Sheikh Hasina urges for implementing Dhaka-Chittagong Express Railway

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked the authorities concerned to implement Dhaka-Chittagong Expressway and Dhaka-Chittagong Express Railway projects by considering the long-term benefits of the country and its people.

BNP-Jamaat involved in foreign national killings: Sajeeb Wazed

  Prime Minister's ICT Advisor Sajeeb Wazed Joy today accused the BNP-Jamaat nexus of the killing of two foreign nationals in Bangladesh recently.

Germany to continue development in Bangladesh's RMG sector

  Expressing satisfaction over the progress in Bangladesh's garment sector, visiting German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation Dr. Gerd Muller today assured that his country would continue assistance for further development of the sector.

Stay alert against conspiracies: PM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina here today urged all to stay alert against the planned conspiracies to halt the pace of nation's development and progress.

Awami League to finalize candidate for Tangail-4 on Oct. 8

  Bangladesh Awami League will finalize its candidate on October 8 for contesting the Tangail-4 (Kalihati) by-poll slated for November 10. "The (party) candidate for the by-election would be finalised on October 8 in a meeting of the Awami League Parliamentary Board (ALPB) at Ganobhaban, the official residence of Prime Minister Sheikh Has...

ECNEC approves setting up Tier-IV National Data Centre

  The government has launched a project to set up Tier-IV level national data centre aimed at ensuring secure and safe data storage as well as optimum uses of ICT for the "Digital Bangladesh".

Cabinet congratulates PM Sheikh Hasina for wining two awards

  The Cabinet today congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her winning two prestigious awards from UN bodies -- one for her leadership in addressing the climate change and environmental issues and the other for using the information and communication technology for sustainable development.

Cabinet approves establishment of two new medical universities in Bangladesh

  The cabinet has given final approval to the draft of 'Chittagong Medical University Act, 2015' and Rajshahi Medical University Act, 2015' for the establishment of two medical universities in the country.

I'm always ready to make sacrifice for my countrymen: PM Sheikh Hasina

  Dedicating her all achievements to the countrymen, Prime Ministry Sheikh Hasina today said she is always ready to make any sacrifice for them.

BNP-Jamaat alliance involved in the murder of foreigners: PM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said BNP-Jamaat alliance is involved in the murder of two foreigners within a week.

China interested to invest $4.5 bn in Bangladesh

  China is interested to invest around $4.5 billion in Bangladesh. Chinese Ambassador in Dhaka Ma Mingqiang has said this recently. The diplomat said, his country wants to invest in two designated special economic zones in Chittagong and Dhaka.

Participation in UNGA brightened BD's image: PM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said Bangladesh's active participation in the 70th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has further brightened and strengthened the country's image in the international arena.

Government to compensate poor farmers across the country

  The government has taken agriculture rehabilitation and incentive programmes during the upcoming 'Robi season' for 3,22,710 lakh flood affected small and marginal farmers across the country.

These awards are an honour for the nation: PM Sheikh Hasina

  After being showered with abundant love and greetings by the people of all strata on her arrival in Dhaka today for receiving the two prestigious awards during her just-concluded USA tour, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has termed these achievements as an honour for the nation and the countrymen.

PM Sheikh Hasina calls for unity to fight terrorism, extremism

  Terming terrorism and violent extremism as the greatest threat to sustainability of the human civilization, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged all countries to work together to address the twin menace.

International community has to deliver on the means of implementation for SDGs: PM Sheikh Hasina

  Terming this year's UNGA- adopted Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)-2030 as a collective journey, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said the international community has to deliver on the means of implementation.

Bangladesh ready to go further with peacekeeping: PM Sheikh Hasina

  Bangladesh is adopting a national peacekeeping strategy to better respond to the evolving needs of the UN peacekeeping missions on the ground and at policy level.