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Remain alert against BNP-Jamaat and their cohorts’ mischievousness: PM to Ansar and VDP

  Gazipur, February 12, 2014Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today directed the law enforcement agencies, including the Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP), to remain further alert so that BNP-Jamaat-Shibir and their cohorts cannot destabilize the country any more.

‘FaceBook’ verifies Awami League’s official page

  Dhaka, February 11, 2014Popular social networking site FaceBook has verified the official page of Bangladesh Awami League recently.

PM inaugurates “Akash Pradeep”

  Dhaka, February 11, 2014Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today inaugurated third Boeing-777-300ER aircraft "Akash Pradeep" in the national air fleet with the hope that the fourth generation jet would help booming country's aviation industry as well as image abroad.

Be prepared to face any threat to uphold constitution: PM

  Dhaka, February 9, 2014Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said armed forces will have to remain always vigil and be ready to face any threat to uphold the holy constitution of Bangladesh and strengthen the democratic trend.

50,000 more police to be recruited: PM

  Rajshahi, February 8, 2014Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today expressed her firm determination to bring all militants and terrorists to book and announced that 50,000 more police would be recruited to further improve the law and order in the country.

“Control your terrorist groups”-PM to Khaleda Zia.

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina called upon BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia to manage her terrorist groups. Earlier today, she visited the victims of the recent attacks by BNP-Jamaat terrorists,at the National Orthopedic Hospital.

Government to expand the 'One House One Farm' project: PM at Sangsad Bhaban

  Sangsad Bhaban, February 05, 2014 Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the government has a plan to expand the 'One House One Farm' project to more upazilas as the project is playing a crucial role in rural poverty alleviation. She said the government has already taken step for establishment of the 'Palli Sanchoy Bank' to give the proje...

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...