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PM for realistic education for armed forces

  Dhaka, February 19, 2014Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has laid importance on coping Bangladesh armed forces with realistic education and training programme considering its multi- dimensional role in the present-day world.

Government puts emphasis on strengthening ties with Muslim countries: PM

  Dhaka, February 18, 2014Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said her newly elected government gives utmost importance to strengthening brotherly relations with Muslim countries and boost ties with them in the fields of trade and investment.

UK Parliament appreciates Bangladesh’s response to communal violence

  British Parliament has appreciated Bangladesh’s response to the post election violence against minorities. In a formal motion, the House particularly noted with appreciation Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s visit to the affected areas and her assurance of “compensation, rehabilitation and security for the victims” Opposition Labour Part...

PM asks officials to ensure the rights of domestic workers

  Dhaka, February 16, 2014Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked the officials to strictly follow the regulations to ensure the legitimate rights of the workers.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina seeks help for successful hosting of ICC T20 World Cup

  Dhaka, February 15, 2014Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today sought cooperation of the countrymen and all concerned to host the ICC World Cup T20 tournament- 2014 in Bangladesh successfully from March 16 to April 6 next.

Take proper move for making people science-minded: PM

  DHAKA, Feb 13, 2014  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina  called upon all concerned to take proper initiatives for making the people science- minded through practicing knowledge and science everywhere.

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.