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PM Urged To Go Ahead Ignoring The Uncalled For Criticism

  Taking a swipe at those who always doubt the quality of the country's present education system, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Yesterday said nothing could be accomplished smoothly if a good job faces criticism before its start.

PM Calls Upon The Authorities To Stay Alert Against Harassment Of MRP Seekers

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today inaugurated the activities of providing machine readable passport (MRP) in 33 regional passport offices, directing authorities concerned to remain alert so that none is harassed in getting passport.

Sweden To Increase Postgraduate Scholarships For Bangladeshi Students

  Outgoing Swedish ambassador in Bangladesh today highly appreciated Bangladesh's success in the education sector saying because of this success her country has decided to increase the number of postgraduate scholarship for Bangladeshi students.

ECNEC Approves Matarbari Ultra Super Coal-Fired Power Plant

  The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved "Matarbari 2X600 MW Ultra Super Critical Coal Fired Power Plant" project, which is one of the largest projects in the country's power sector, involving Taka 35,984.46 crore aiming at boosting power generation significantly.

Cabinet Condemned Israel’s Attack In Gaza

  The cabinet has reregistered its strong condemnation for Israeli attack on Palestine people in Gaza asking for an immediate end to indiscriminate killings and destruction.

Cabinet Approved ESCAP’s Proposal To Develop The Land Ports

  The cabinet today approved a proposal for development of all land ports of the country to the level of international standard as part of establishing link with Asian Highway Network and Trans-Asia Railway Network.

Civil Service Act Will Be Passed Very Soon: PM

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the Civil Service Act will be passed very soon so that public servants could perform their respective duties properly.

National Energy Security Day-2014 Observed: Calls For Motivating Consumers To Save Energy

  'The National Energy Security Day 2014' was observed today with a call for motivating consumers to use energy saving devices to save energy for the development of the country.

Killers Did Not Respond To Sheikh Russell’s Last Appeal

  "For God's sake don't kill me. When I grow up, I will work at your house. My Hashu Apa and my brother-in-law are in Germany. I beg you to send me to them, kindly." Moments before he was shot to death, this was the last appeal of Bangabandhu's youngest child, Sheikh Russell.

Bangabandhu Memorial Trust Meets

  A meeting of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Memorial Trust was held at Bangabandhu Bhaban at Dhanmondi 32 in the capital this evening.

Bangamata’s Role In Nation’s Independence Was Crucial And Prudent

  Speakers at a discussion here today paid glowing tributes to Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatun Nesa Mujib recalling her crucial and prudent 'behind-the-scenes' role in all activities of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and movement for nation's independence.

Ten Thousand More Nurse To Be Appointed In Public Hospitals And Clinics: PM

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said ten thousand more nurses would be appointed in the public sector hospitals and clinics in addition to establishment of a higher institution for postgraduate nursing studies.

Nepal Hydropower To Strengthen Regional Ties Of SAARC Countries: PM

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Yesterday hoped that relations among the SAARC countries would be strengthened further through generation and marketing of hydroelectricity from Nepal.

Sheikh Kamal’s 65th Birth Anniversary Has Been Observed

    The 65th birth anniversary of Sheikh Kamal, the eldest son of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, has been observed today.

Japan To Give More Assistance For Socioeconomic Development, Hopes PM

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today expressed her firm optimism that the Japanese government would provide more assistance for Bangladesh's socioeconomic development.

ECNEC Approved Four Development Projects Worth Tk. 720.70 Crore

  The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved four development projects with an outlay of Taka 720.70 crore.

Nepal’s Energy Minister To Visit Dhaka Today: Bangladesh To Invest In 500 MW Hydropower Project

  Nepal’s energy minister Radha Kumari Gawal will reach Dhaka today for a 4-day long visit. During this visit, Bangladesh wants to initiate formal talks about electricity connectivity between the two South Asian countries.

Cabinet Approved The Draft ‘National Broadcasting Policy, 2014’

  The cabinet today approved the draft of much-talked-about "The National Broadcasting Policy, 2014" to ensure freedom of speech, free flow of information and social responsibility of the mass media as well as to flourish independent and responsible mass media.

PM Asks Full Effort From Everyone To Salvage Pinak-6

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked all concerned to exert all out efforts to rescue the passenger vessel Pinak-6.

Bangladesh Is Marching Ahead Facing The Conspiracy Of Many Big Powers: PM

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said conspiracy is going on against Bangladesh from many big "powerhouses".