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ECNEC approves five projects worth Tk 640cr

  Dhaka, February 04, 2014The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved five development projects involving Tk. 640 crore on Tuesday.

Terrorists will be dealt with iron hand: PM at Sangsad Bhaban

  Sangsad Bhaban, February 5, 2014Prime Minister and Leader of the House Sheikh Hasina said, "Terrorists, whoever might be and whichever party they belong to, must be dealt with an iron hand and we won't tolerate terrorism anymore on this soil.”

PM to address rally in Satkania on March 1st

  Dhaka, February 3, 2014Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to address a public rally on March 1 in Satkania upazila of the district.

Independent polls show that the Awami League is more popular than the BNP, validate Bangladesh Election Commission voter turnout figures.

  Post election polls run by Democracy International show that the Awami League would have emerged victorious even if BNP had taken part in the recently concluded national elections. 43% of respondents said they would have voted for the AL while 35% said they would have voted for the BNP. 41% of voters in urban areas voiced their support f...

PM urges Iranian entrepreneurs to invest in infrastructure, energy sectors

  Dhaka, February 2, 2014 Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon the Iranian entrepreneurs to invest in joint venture in Bangladesh in infrastructures and exploration of oil, gas and petro-chemicals.

Prime Minister inaugurates Amar Ekushey Granthamela

  Dhaka, February 1, 2014 "There will be no space for the evil force in Bangladesh which will be a pacifist nation in South Asia," Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said this while inaugurating month-long Amar Ekushey Granthamela on the premises of Bangla Academy here this afternoon.

D8 secretary general greets PM

  Dhaka, January 31, 2014 Seyed Ali Mohammad Mousavi,Secretary General of the D-8 (Developing-8) has congratulated Sheikh Hasina on her reelection as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.

OIC greets Sheikh Hasina

  Dhaka, January 29, 2014Ameen Madani, Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), has congratulated Sheikh Hasina on her reelection as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.

Jan 5 poll was held to uphold constitution: PM

  Dhaka, January 28, 2014Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today reiterated that the January 5 elections were held in the country to uphold constitution and maintain the trend of democracy.

Cabinet ratifies maritime Labor Convention 2006

  Dhaka, January 27, 2014The cabinet today approved a proposal for ratification of the Maritime Labor Convention, 2006 and the Seafarers Identity Documents Convention (Revised), 2003 to ensure welfare of Bangladeshi seafarers by increasing their facilities.

PM launched country’s largest immunization campaign

  Dhaka, January 26, 2014 Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has launched the biggest-ever nationwide immunisation campaign.She formally inaugurated it at her official residence Ganabhaban around 9am on Sunday.

PM urges Chinese entrepreneurs to set up power plants

  Dhaka, January 26, 2014Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today requested the Chinese entrepreneurs to set up power plants in Bangladesh's special economic zones (SEZs) to meet the growing demands of electricity.

No place for terrorism in Bangladesh: PM

  Gaibandha, January 25, 2014 Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said here today that the wrath of the BNP-Jamaat-Shibir cronies would not continue further as they would have to answer to the people one day for their acts of violence including felling of tress, cutting roads, damaging educational institutions in their bid to foil the last parli...

PM spends unique afternoon with artists, players, civil & military officials

  Dhaka, January 24, 2014Brushing aside busy schedule, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today spent some time with artists, singers, players, high civil, military and police officials as she hosted a "cha chakra" (tea party) for them at her official Ganabhaban residence.

Govt. identifies six first track projects including Padma Bridge

  Dhaka, January 22, 2014The government has identified six projects including the much-awaited Padma Multipurpose Bridge (PMB) as the fast track projects and directed the authorities concerned to implement those by attaching highest priority.

Malopara: Stepping ahead

  Dhaka, January 21, 2014Just after the election held on 5th January, Jamaat-Shibir terrorists attacked on Hindu communities of Malopara at Chapatola villege of Jessore district. They ransacked, looted and torched their houses and belongings.

PM urges UAE to recruit more Bangladeshi Manpower

  DHAKA, Jan 21, 2014 Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today requested the United Arab Emirate (UAE) government to recruit more Bangladeshi manpower, particularly the skilled and semi-skilled workers. "Bangladesh produces qualified engineers, doctors, nurses, paramedics, IT experts and certified accountants which could meet the growing de...

Those involved in violent activities won’t be spared: PM

  Satkhira, January 20, 2014 Blasting the BNP-Jamaat for violent acts including killing, arson and vandalism, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today warned that none of those involved in these heinous crimes will be spared.

Trend of democratic power transfer will continue: PM

  Dhaka, January 19, 2014Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the trend of handing over of power to an elected government by an elected government would continue in future. "For the first time, the power was transferred to an elected government by an elected government through a democratic system and election. I hope that this tren...

Prime task of the present government is to free the nation from militancy: PM

  DHAKA, Jan 18, 2014  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said, the prime and foremost task of the present government is to free the country from terrorism and militancy to build a peaceful Bangladesh in South Asia.