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Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives Ministers Praise Bangladesh's Progress In Digitisation

  Highly praising Bangladesh's advancement in digitisation, visiting ministers of Nepal, Bhutan and the Maldives today hoped that Bangladesh would lead the countries in the region in terms of development in the digitisation process.

PM Handed Over Plots of 'Jalsiri Housing Project'

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today handed over plots of "Jalsiri Housing Project" allocated for the armed forces officials at a function at Army Golf Garden at Dhaka Cantonment.

Government To Provide 17.03 Lakh Poor Students At Higher Secondary Level

  The government will provide stipend to 17.03 lakh poor students at the higher secondary level aimed at averting drop-outs as well stimulating completion of education, especially that of the girl students.

BNP Jamaat Terrorists Out To Hold Back Progress In Education

Besides, the ongoing blockade played havoc with education with most of the institutions, from primary schools to universities, failing to hold classes properly, and resulting in changes in exam schedule. Moreover, the young learners' preparations were ruined and the students had to go through undue mental pressure. Turning a blind eye to the pl...

Saudi Arab Interested To Recruit More Manpower From Bangladesh

  Saudi Arabia today expressed its interest to recruit more manpower from Bangladesh for mutual benefits of the two brotherly countries.

Arsonists Are The Enemies Of The Country, Put Up Strong Resistance Against Them: PM

  Terming those who are burning people to death as enemies of the country, people and humanity, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon all to put up strong resistance against such terrorists.

Cabinet Approves to Create 'Department of Telecommunications'

  The cabinet today approved a proposal to create separate 'Department of Telecommunications' (DOT) under the Division of Post and Telecommunications.

Bangabandhu Gold Cup Football Tournament will be Held Every Year: PM

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said that Bangabandhu Gold Cup Football Tournament will be held every year to restore the lost glory of the popular game in the country and hoped that Bangladesh would win the tournament in future.

PM Calls Upon BNP to Return to Democratic Process

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon BNP to return to democratic process saying the party can go to power only under a democratic process, not over the cadavers of innocent people, violence or making the students hostages.

PM Vows To Establish Peace By Defeating Perpetrators Of Terrorism

  Terming Bangalee nation as invincible, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today vowed to establish peace by defeating the perpetrators of the current terrorist acts across the country.

BNP Committing Same Crimes as Islamic State (IS): PM

  Blasting again BNP-Jamaat nexus for continuing burning people to death and unleashing rampage by enforcing hartals and blockades, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the BNP-Jamaat are committing the same crimes the Islamic State (IS) is doing in the Middle East.

Stop Violence or Face Arrest: Sajeeb Wazed

  Blasting those who are unleashing violence and anarchy in the name of hartal and blockade, Sajib Wazed Joy, Prime Minister's Advisor on Information and Communication Technology, today urged them to stop such crimes or face arrest.

Baghdad to Resume Direct Air Link with Dhaka

  Iraq today proposed resumption of direct air link between Dhaka and Baghdad and expressed keen interest to import world-class Bangladeshi jute and jute goods, ceramic, titles, pharmaceuticals, readymade garments and other exportables.

5 Lakh Pregnant Women and Mothers To Receive Financial Assistance

  Some five lakh poor pregnant women and mothers having children up to five years would be given financial assistance in 42 upazilas of seven districts of Rangpur and Dhaka Divisions.

Bangladesh Should Unfold Success Stories On The Global Arena: CACCI

  With most of its successes are not coming to light, Bangladesh needs to present the world with its extraordinary achievements on development and economic fronts, opined Jemal Inaishvili, President of Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI).

Cabinet Approves 'National ICT Policy-2015'

  The cabinet today approved the draft of the 'National Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Policy-2015' aimed at development and promotion of ICT sector to ensure its effective use to achieve nation's development goals.

BNP-Jamaat’s Ongoing Arson Violence Culprits Nabbed Red Handed

According to reports run by national electronic and print media, in last 20 days of non-stop blockade, at least 18 rioters of Shibir, student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami, a party that opposed the country’s independence and a key ally of Bangladesh Nationalist Party, were caught by law enforcers and common people while fleeing after carrying ou...

PM Inaugurates 'Amar Ekushey Book Fair, 2015'

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated 'Amar Ekushey Book Fair' and the 'Second International Literary Conference-2015' as the chief guest at Bangla Academy here this afternoon.

Prime Minister Lays Foundation of 'Pani Bhaban, Asks Officials to Recover Slain Rivers

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked the water resources ministry to take more effective steps for recovering the slain rivers around the capital.

ICC Appreciates Bangladesh’s Effort In Establishing Rule Of Law

  The International Criminal Court (ICC) has highly commended Bangladeshi government for its commitment to the court as well as to the concept of rule of law.