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Cabinet members and secretaries have to be more active in implementing projects: PM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged her cabinet colleagues and secretaries to be more active and sincere in implementing the projects and development programmes.

Bangladesh not waiting for the world to save us: PM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said Bangladesh has not been sitting around waiting for the world "to save us" rather it's fighting for its own future with limited resources and technologies.

PM Sheikh Hasina to co-chair with Barack Obama

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will co-chair with US President Barack Obama in New York a high-level summit on “peace operations” on Sep 28 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, the foreign minister has said.

Bangladesh becomes a global role model in achieving MDG

  In a historic leap, Bangladesh, over the last six years, has become a role model globally in fulfilling the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) as most of the targets were achieved well ahead of the stipulated time. Moreover, hopes are on the horizon that the nation will turn other targets into a reality soon.

Officers to be sent to prestigious varsities to enhance their skills: Syed Ashraful Islam

  Minister for Public Administration Syed Ashraful Islam today said that officers of the civil service would be send to different prestigious universities of the world including Harvard, Cambridge and Oxford for study and training with a view to enhancing further their skills.

Thai Petroleum Authority Interested To Explore Gas In Bangladesh

  The Petroleum Authority of Thailand has showed interest in gas exploration in Bangladesh.

Be more sensitive towards the disabled: PM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon the people of all strata to be more sensitive towards the people with disabilities and give them a scope for flourishing their latent talents.

Sheikh Kamal's sitar handed over to PM Sheikh Hasina

  A sitar used by Shaheed Sheikh Kamal was handed over to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today.

Iran Seeks Bangladesh's Support In Implementing Nuclear Deal

  Tehran today sought Bangladesh's support in implementing its landmark nuclear deal with the major nuclear powers, as visiting Iranian foreign minister Dr Mohammad Javad Zarif held talks with his counterpart here.

Communal Harmony Exists In Bangladesh: PM Sheikh Hasina To Iranian Foreign Minister

  Visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Dr Mohammad Jabad Zarif made a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her Tejgaon office.

Syed Mohsin Ali Laid To Rest

  Freedom fighter and Social Welfare Minister Syed Mohsin Ali was laid to eternal rest this afternoon with state honor beside his parents' grave on the premises of Hazrat Shah Mostofa's shrine here.

ECNEC Okays Economic Zones For China, Six More Gets Approval

  The government is going to establish an economic and industrial zone for the Chinese investors, which would create congenial business environment for attracting Chinese companies as well as creating scopes for employment of the locals.

Mymensingh Becomes Eighth Division Of Bangladesh

  National Implementation Committee for Administrative reform (NICAR) has given final approval for the constitution of Mymensingh Division as the eighth administrative unit of the country comprising four districts.

Cabinet Approves "Civil Courts (amendment) Act, 2015"

  The cabinet has given final approval to the draft of the "Civil Courts (amendment) Act, 2015" increasing the fiduciary jurisdiction of the judges of the lower court to dispose of the civil cases.

Bangladesh Is The 'Brand Name' In Peacekeeping: UN Official To PM Sheikh Hasina

  Visiting UN Under Secretary General (Department of Field Support) Atul Khare highly lauded the role of Bangladesh in the UN peacekeeping missions saying the country is now a 'brand name' in peacekeeping.

PM Sheikh Hasina Wins UN's 'Champions of The Earth' Award

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been announced as one of the winners of the United Nations’ highest environmental accolade, 'The Champions of The Earth' in recognition of Bangladesh’s far-reaching initiatives to address climate change.

Indemnity For "Operation Clean Heart" Illegal: High Court

  The High Court (HC) declared the law that provided indemnity for activities carried out in the name of "Operation Clean Heart" during the tenure of BNP-Jamaat government illegal.

Government Is Committed To Protect Religious Minorities' Rights: PM Sheikh Hasina To Vatican Minister

    Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said her government is firmly committed to protect the rights of religious minorities and always encourages dialogue between different faiths.

Commonwealth Sec-Gen Appreciated PM Sheikh Hasina For Her Role In Climate Issues

  Visiting Secretary General of the Commonwealth Kamalesh Sharma today made a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her Gonobhaban residence and informed her of the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Malta at the end of November.

Bangladesh To Become A Great Place For Children: PM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said her government is keen to make Bangladesh a great place for its children.