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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.

PM spends unique afternoon with celebrities

  DHAKA, Jan 17, 2014  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today spent a unique afternoon with the country's leading poets, writers, journalists, academics, artists and intellectuals as she arranged a get-together for them at her official Ganabhaban residence.

AL starts selling nomination forms for women reserved seats

  Dhaka, January 15, 2014Awami League started selling nomination forms for women reserved seats in the 10th Jatiya Sangsad today.

World leaders greet Sheikh Hasina on becoming PM

  World leaders from Russia, China, Nepal, Myanmar, India, Cambodia and Vietnam have extended their heartiest congratulation to Sheikh Hasina on her assumption of office of the Prime Minister for successive term.

PM pays homage to Bangabandhu

  Dhaka, January 13, 2014Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina this morning paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing a wreath at his portrait in front of Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi in the city on the occasion of the assumption of office by the Awami League-led government for the third tim...

Sheikh Hasina takes oath as PM for historic third term

  Dhaka, January 12, 2014 Democracy and constitutional rule finally triumphed as Sheikh Hasina took oath as the Prime Minister for historic third time and formed a new cabinet today.

PM seeks help from businessmen to stop BNP-JAMAAT violence

  Dhaka, January 11, 2014Blasting the BNP-Jamaat nexus for their terrorist acts across the country in the name of so- called movement, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today sought cooperation of the businesspeople to stop such destructive activities to continue the trend of development.

Govt. to go tough on stopping unruly politics: PM

Dhaka, Jan 10, 2014 Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged the BNP leader Begum Khaleda Zia to shun politics of killing and destruction, and resolve political differences through discussions.