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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.

PM Sheikh Hasina interested to launch more inclusive finance programs in Bangladesh

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has showed her interest in launching more inclusive finance programmes in Bangladesh for poverty alleviation and socioeconomic development activities.

Netherlands shows interest in construction of seaports and Chittagong and Paira

  The Netherlands has shown its interest in construction of seaports in Chittagong and Paira in Patuakhali.

The next election would be held as per the schedule: PM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the next election would be held as per the schedule and according to the constitution. None should be worried about it.

PM Sheikh Hasina for new climate deal to implement SDGs

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has underlined the importance on an effective climate deal in the coming conference in Paris later this year for helping implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for a better future of the humanity.

Sheikh Hasina is a global pride: US Congresswoman

  Ranking member of the US Congress Yvette Diane Clarke has called Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina a "global pride" saying she must get support of her countrymen.

PM Sheikh Hasina Receives ‘Champions of the Earth’ award

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at gala reception here on Sunday evening received the highest environmental accolade "Champions of the Earth" award of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) for her outstanding leadership on the frontline of climate change.

Bangladesh to create more opportunities for women: PM Sheikh Hasina

  Expressing her government's strong political will to move forward with gender equality and women's empowerment, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said Bangladesh is pledge-bound to continue to work for the socioeconomic and political empowerment of the women and higher education for girls.

Government making effort to resume Dhaka-New York flight: PM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the government is making its continuous efforts to resolve some legal problems laying with operations of Bangladesh Biman Flight from Dhaka to New York.

China assures reducing trade gap with Bangladesh

  Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday assured Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of taking necessary measures to reduce the huge trade gap between the two countries.

PM Sheikh Hasina receives ‘ICT Sustainable Development Award’

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has received "ICT Sustainable Development Award" from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

PM Sheikh Hasina calls upon the leader of south to ensure sustainable development and shared prosperity

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday called upon the leaders of the global south to foster South-South cooperation to ensure shared prosperity, sustainable development and a life of dignity for all.

Fanatics won’t be a barrier to girls’ education: PM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said fundamentalism or fanaticism would not be a barrier to girls' education in Bangladesh as the people are conscious about which is good for them and which is not.

Bangladesh would continue to move ahead fast in the coming days: PM Sheikh Hasina

  Expressing her firm resolve to implement the sustainable development goals (SDGs), Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said Bangladesh is progressing fast and would continue to move ahead in the coming days and none would be able to hinder its expedition for economic emancipation for which the nation was born in exchange for huge sacrifices.

Doing business with Bangladesh would be a good choice: PM Sheikh Hasina assures US investors

  Highlighting the booming investment potentials, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today invited the US conglomerates to invest in Bangladesh, offering simplification of the investment regime to ensure higher return and focusing on planned and responsible industrialization.

PM Sheikh Hasina and Narendra Modi want frequent interactions among SAARC leaders

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi today observed that frequent interactions among the SAARC leaders beyond common practice of summit-level talks are necessary for strengthening cooperation of the countries.

I do politics for people: PM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said she is doing politics for the people and her job is to help the common people.