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PM Attends Milad For Ivy Rahman

  A milad and doa mahfil was held at the residence of late Ivy Rahman, wife of late President Zillur Rahman and former women affairs secretary of Bangladesh Awami League, at Gulshan in the capital after Asr prayers today on the occasion of her 11th martyrdom anniversary.

Headquarters Of SARSO And BIMSTEC Will Be Set Up In Bangladesh

  The headquarters of two international organisations will be set up in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh.

Cabinet Approves Vehicular Movement Proposal Between Bangladesh, India, Nepal And Bhutan

  The cabinet today approved a proposal for ratification of "The Motor Vehicles Agreement for the Regulation of Passenger, Personal and Cargo Vehicular Traffic between Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal".

Muslim Ummah Should Be United Against Terrorism: PM To OIC Sec-Gen

  Observing that conflicts among Muslim countries are creating a scope for others to take advantage over the Muslim Ummah, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said Muslim nations could settle their disputes through talks and take a united stance against terrorism.

Japanese Investors Are Keen To Invest In Bangladesh: Japanese Envoy Tells PM

  New Japanese envoy Masato Watanabe today said many investors of his country are keen to invest in Bangladesh considering the lucrative offer and ideal atmosphere for foreign investment.

Government Will Set Up Trust Fund For Community Clinics: PM

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her government would set up a trust fund like the education assistance trust fund so that none can shut down the community clinics with the change in government.

BNP's Grenade Attack On Awami League's Peaceful rally Is A Sign Of Their Democratic Parameter: PM

  Terming the gruesome grenade attack on an Awami League rally on August 21, 2004 a sign of BNP's democratic parameter, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the attack on a peaceful public rally is sufficient to measure the limit of BNP's democratic mentality and respect to human rights.

PM Inaugurate Nine Bridges In Five Divisions

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today inaugurated nine bridges in country's five divisions including Sheikh Russell Bridge in tourist area Kuakata of Patuakhali district.

PM Meets Modi: Dhaka-Delhi Agree To Jointly Explore Market

  Bangladesh and India today agreed to jointly explore the market of the two neighbouring countries for accelerating their economic development and reducing dependence on others.

PM Arrives Delhi To Attend Funeral Of Suvra Mukherjee

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived here Wednesday morning to attend the funeral of Suvra Mukherjee, wife of Indian President Pranab Mukherjee.

ECNEC Approves Six Development Projects

  The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved six development projects with an outlay of Taka 3,961 crore.

Saima Hossain Stresses Empowerment Of Parents And Caregivers In Combating Neuro-developmental Disorder

  Chairperson of the National Advisory Committee on Autism in Bangladesh Saima Hossain stressed empowerment of parents and other caregivers in combating the neuro-developmental disorder among children.

ITU Selects PM Sheikh Hasina For ICT's Sustainable Development Award

  International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has selected Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for ICT's Sustainable Development Award this year.

10 Years Of JMB's Country-wide Series Bomb Attack

  Today is the terrifying day for Bangladesh and the 10th anniversary of the countrywide series bomb attacks carried out by Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB).

I'm Ready To Make Any Sacrifice For People: PM

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said she is ready to make any sacrifice for changing the lot of the people and materialising dream of Bangabandhu.

PM Pays Homage To Father Of The Nation

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid homage to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at his mausoleum here today marking the 40th National Mourning Day, martyrdom day of the great leader.

PM Lays Foundation Of 'Tathya Bhaban'

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has laid foundation of the 'Tathya Bhaban' at Circuit House road in Dhaka.

Saima Hossain Stresses Importance Of Psychologists At Schools In Bangladesh

  Autism expert and advisory council member of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Saima Wazed Hossain today stressed psychological intervention for the development of mental health of school children in the country.

Bangladesh Should Be Allowed Duty And Quota Free Access In The US Market: US Congresswoman Maloney

  An influential US congresswoman feels Bangladesh’s persistent plea to get duty and quota free access to the American market has justification and has praised the present government’s avowed fight against violent extremism as well as initiatives for empowering women in a democratic dispensation.

PM Emphasizes On Exploring Trade Potentials Between Bangladesh And Slovenia

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today put emphasis on institutional arrangements between Bangladesh and Slovenia to explore untapped potentials for further boosting of trade and economic relations.