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Thirty-Five Ministries Sign APAs With Government

  Thirty-five more ministries and divisions today signed Annual Performance Agreements (APAs) with the government under the newly introduced Government Performance Management System (GPMS) for evaluation of their yearly performance.

PM Congratulates Tigers On Their Historic Win Over England

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina extended her heartiest congratulations to the national cricket team on their extraordinary pride in reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in the Cricket World Cup today.

Khaleda Zia Burning People for Gaining Her Political Ambition: PM

  Condemning Begum Khaleda Zia of burning people to death to fulfill her high political ambition, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon the womenfolk of the country to be vocal and resist the heinous act of the BNP chairperson.

Women Participation Rises by 30 pc in Govt Services

  Women participation in the government services has increased by 30 percent in the past five years.

PM for Ensuring Women Empowerment and Their Equal Rights

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged all to work together for ensuring women empowerment, their equal rights and opportunity.

Government is Showing Utmost Patience: PM

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her government is showing utmost patience to make BNP leader Khaleda Zia understand the consequences of her destructive politics and killing of innocent people.

PM Pays Tribute To the Father of The Nation

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina this morning paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing wreaths at his portrait in front of Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi in the city on the occasion of the historic March 7.

PM for Strong Unity of Muslim Ummah for Their Own Development

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today laid emphasis on strong unity of the Muslim Ummah for their own development, peace and prosperity.

PM For Expediting Development of Existing and Prospective Tourist Spots

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked the officials to expedite development of the existing and prospective tourist spots as per the master plan adopted last December.

ECNEC Okays Ghorashal 3rd Unit Re-Powering Project

  The government has launched Ghorashal 3rd Unit Re-powering project involving Taka 2,519 crore, which would provide additional 246 MW power to the national grid to meet the growing demand of power.

Qatar Keen To Import Manpower From Bangladesh

  Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Engineer Khandker Mosharraf Hossain, MP today said Qatar has showed interest to import huge manpower from Bangladesh and the employer would bear all the migration cost.

Narendra Modi Eagerly Waits to Visit Bangladesh

  Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his interest to visit Bangladesh soon as a letter to this end was handed over to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today.

Govt To Create Fund For Social Development Of Coal-Based Power Plant Vicinity

  As the government is looking for augmentation of coal based power to meet the increasing demand, the cabinet today approved a proposal of the Power Division for creating a fund for rehabilitation and social development of the neighbourhoods of coal-fired power plants.

Dhaka-Beijing Trade Crossed US$ 10 Billion

  Bilateral trade between Dhaka and Beijing crossed $10 billion in the recent years, with Bangladesh becoming the third largest trade partner of China among Southeast Asian countries.

PM Urges Army To Remain Prepared Against Any Threat To Democracy

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon the members of the armed forces to always remain prepare to face any threat to country's sacred constitution and democracy.

World Bank VP Lauds Bangladesh For Progress in Poverty Reduction

  Bangladesh is recognized globally for making remarkable progress in reducing poverty and advancing human development, said Annette Dixon, World Bank vice-president for the South Asia region.

Barry University Honoured Saima Hossain with 'Distinguished Alumni Award-2015'

  Chairperson of the National Advisory Committee on Autism in Bangladesh Saima Wazed Hossain has been honoured with Distinguished Alumni Award 2015 by Barry University in Miami, Florida, USA.

425 Megawatt Electricity To Be Added To National Grid For Irrigation Sector

  The government is going to supply additional electricity to the irrigation sector across the country as 425 megawatt (MW) of power will be added in the national grid in March.

World-Class Burn Institute To Be Set Up: PM

  An international standard burn and plastic surgery institute would be set up in the country to provide better services to the burn patients, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today announced.

PM Hands Over Cheques To Vehicle Owners Affected In Hartal, Blockade

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today handed over cheques for financial assistance to the bus, truck and other vehicle owners who were affected in the ongoing hartals and blockades enforced by BNP-led 20-party alliance.