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Abdur Razzaque's 3rd death anniversary observed

  The third death anniversary of Abdur Razzaque, national leader, veteran politician and former presidium member of the ruling party, was observed amid different programmes.

Speaker Dr. Shirin Sharmin asks all to work for the prosperity of Bangladesh

  Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Speaker Dr. Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury today called upon all to work together to establish Bangladesh as a more dignified country in the international arena.

ECNEC approves mega project for Bangladesh Railway

  The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved a mega projectfor Bangladesh Railway (BR) to set up two dual gauge double rail tracks from Akhaura to Laksam aiming to develop rail communication.

Central jail to be shifted to Keraniganj by June: PM

  Dhaka Central Jail will be shifted to Keraniganj from Lalbagh by June next while nine acres land of the existing prison will be utilized for construction of a park with opening of two museums in central jail for public.

SAARC Countries Agree to Form Regional Energy Regulatory Authority

  The national energy regulators of the SAARC countries have agreed to form a Regional Energy Regulatory Authority to adopt a plan of action which will include the removal of regulatory barriers to the cross-border trade of electricity among SAARC states.

Control Law and Order At All Cost: PM to Government Officials

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has told government officials to control law and order at all cost.

People Of All Faiths Now Celebrating Festivals In Joyous Atmosphere: PM

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the people of all faiths of the country are celebrating their respective festivals in a joyous and festive mood as a peaceful environment now exists in Bangladesh.

Play Role in Ensuring Security, Tackling any Disaster, PM to new Naval Officers

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon the newly-commissioned officers of Bangladesh Navy to play a pioneering role in ensuring geographical security and tackling any disaster and not to do anything that will taint reputation and tradition of the force.

PM Directs Officials to Distribute Blanckets in Cold-hit Areas

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today directed the authorities concerned to distribute blankets in the cold-hit areas by giving priority to the people above 60 years, orphan children and the people with disability.

BGB Now an Organized, Dynamic and Modern Force: PM

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said dispelling the gloom of the 2009 mutiny, reconstituted Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) now turned into an organized, dynamic and modern force, reestablishing its past glory.

Government is Working to Establish a Well-trained Armed Forces: PM

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her government has been working to establish professional and well-trained armed forces to safeguard the country's hard-earned independence and sovereignty.

Prime Minister Chairs Party Rally at Krishibid Institution

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today suggested that BNP chairperson should control her son for delivering speeches.

Six to Seven Lakh will be Employed Overseas Per Year

  Expatriates Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Engineer Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain today said that the government is expecting overseas employment for six to seven lakh Bangladesh nationals per year due to the global recovering economic downturn.

Germany to Provide Bangladesh with First Ever €45 Million in Loan

  Germany, which is known for providing grants to Bangladesh as development assistance, has inked a loan agreement, for the first time with Dhaka.

Bangladesh Inked Agreement for Setting up 383MW Power Plant at Bibiana

  Bangladesh has inked an agreement with two foreign farms to set up a 383MW power plant at Bibiana.

UN Adopts 'Culture of Peace', Proposed by Bangladesh

  The United Nations (UN) General Assembly has unanimously adopted a resolution titled "Culture of Peace" proposed by Bangladesh.

PM Pays Tribute to Father of the Nation

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing a wreath at the portrait of the great leader in front of Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi here this morning on the occasion of the 44th Victory Day.

PM Pays Tribute to the Martyrs of Liberation War

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid rich tributes to the martyrs of Liberation War by placing a wreath at the National Memorial here this morning marking the 44th Victory Day.

Movement With Intellectual Killers Won't Be Successful: PM

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday asserted that the BNP's movement with killers of the intellectuals to save war criminals won't be successful as the people of the country always rejected their movement.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s visit to Malaysia: Dynamic Bilateral Ties

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has recently paid a three day official trip to Malaysia with an aim to infuse dynamism into the existing bilateral relations between the two countries.