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Arsonists have no right to do politics in Bangladesh: PM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina today said those involved in arson violence and uprooting rail line fish plates are the accomplices of the defeated forces of 1971, reiterating the pledge that the country would never be handed over to them. "Those carrying out arson violence and uprooting rail line fish plate are the...

Sajeeb Wazed cites reports on involvement of BNP men in arson attacks, ‘exposing cover-up drama’

A series of threats and ultimatums issued by BNP leaders followed by involvement of BNP-Jamaat men in burning buses and other vehicles alongside defending a corrupt leadership contradict the party’s claim of lack of level-playing field, Sajeeb Wazed, who spearheaded the Digital Bangladesh campaign, tweeted. The tweet posted with a video o...

Patenga Container Terminal is the beacon of hope Bangladesh's economic uplift: PM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the concession agreement on operation of Patenga Container Terminal (PCT) between Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) and Saudi Arabia's company Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) will help further enhance Saudi investment in Bangladesh. "This concession agreement is a testament to our two countries' joint visio...

PM Sheikh Hasina conferred Asia Climate Mobility Champion Leader Award by UN and IOM

Asia Climate Mobility Champion Leader Award has been conferred to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, acknowledging her leadership in championing climate actions. The Global Centre for Climate Mobility, supported by IOM and the UN system, conferred the Award during a high-level panel on the sidelines of the COP28 in Dubai on Friday. Information and ...

PM Sheikh Hasina calls for int'l support for countries affected by climate displacement

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called for international support for countries affected by climate displacement. "Most climate displacements take place within national borders and across borders in some dire situations. The worst-affected countries need international support and solidarity to prevent such situations from turning into a humanit...

BNP Jamaat sponsored violence: 376 arson, 310 vandalism incidents recorded, six cops killed between 29 Oct-19 November 23

The Bangladesh Police has recorded a total of 376 arson and 310 vandalism incidents between 29 October and 19 November during the countrywide blockade and hartal programmes of opposition political parties. Besides, at least six police officers were killed in the line of duty during the 29 October to 22 November period, the Bangladesh Police s...

Nothing can be gained by burning people: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said good sense should prevail among the arsonists as nothing can be gained by burning people. "We have seen the incidents of burning people to death by the Pakistani occupation forces during the War of Liberation in 1971. BNP-Jamaat has started the same thing. I don't know how a man can burn people to de...

Bangladesh will be the 9th largest consumer market by 2030: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said Bangladesh would be the ninth largest consumer market by 2030 with the government working with the goal of overtaking many established markets in the world. “We’ve been working with a goal so Bangladesh could surpass established markets like the UK and Germany, and the current high-growth ...

Vote for Boat to stand against BNP-Jamaat's arson violence: Sajeeb Wazed

Sajeeb Wazed Joy, the IT adviser to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has called on the younger generation to vote for the 'boat' symbol taking a stand against the "arson violence of BNP and Jamaat". "Now is the time for elections, and we encounter another problem, which is the terrorism and arson violence of the BNP and Jamaat. But there is a suit...

PM Sheikh Hasina declares 11 more districts landless-homeless free

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has declared 11 more districts landless and homeless-free, raising its total number to 32 in the country. The 11 districts are - Tangail, Munshiganj, Narayanganj, Kishoreganj, Jamalpur, Brahmanbaria, Meherpur, Jhenaidah, Patuakhali, Sylhet and Moulvibazar. The premier announced while inaugurating 10,041 infrastruct...

'Boat' will make the 'Smart Bangladesh' of 2041: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday called upon the people to cast their votes for boat (Awami League's electoral symbol) in the forthcoming national election to give her party the opportunity to serve them again. "It is my call to you (the country's people) to give us the opportunity to serve you again by casting your vote for boat," she sa...

PM Sheikh Hasina inaugurated and laid foundation of 29 projects in Khulna

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today inaugurated and laid foundation stones of 29 development projects with total cost of 2593 crore here. She opened the completed 24 development projects and laid foundation stones of five other schemes at a grand rally at Khulna Circuit House ground. The inaugurated projects implemented by Public Works Departme...

PM Sheikh Hasina opens Southeast Asia's largest fertiliser factory in Narsingdi

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (12 November) inaugurated the newly constructed Ghorashal-Palash Urea Fertiliser Factory (GPUFF) in Narsingdi, the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia, which is expected to help slash fertiliser imports significantly. She opened the environment-friendly, energy-saving and modern technology-based factory with...

HPM Sheikh Hasina inaugurates Matarbari Deep Seaport channel

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the deep seaport here will play a great role in the country's economic development due to its geographical location. "The deep seaport at Matarbari will contribute immensely to the country's economic development due to its geographical location," she said while inaugurating the seaport channel at a progra...

Govt will take measures to smoothen train connectivity to Coxs Bazar from entire Bangladesh: PM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her government will take proper measures to establish rail connectivity between Cox's Bazar and other parts of the country. "We will take measures to smoothen journey to Cox's Bazar from entire Bangladesh (through rail connectivity)," she said while opening the rail line along with the iconic Cox's Bazar ...

No room for arsonists in Bangladesh: PM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina today urged the countrymen to resist the arsonists, saying there is no room for arsonists and militants in the country. "I call upon the people to resist them those who are launching the terrorist activities, arson attacks in the country now, as like you(people) resisted them in 2013 ...

HPM Sheikh Hasina calls for immediate ceasefire in Palestine

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called upon global leaders to broker an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and stop illegal occupation. "I call upon all parties to ensure humanitarian access and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza,” she said at the opening session of ‘International Conference on Women in Islam: Status and Empowerment’ at...

Attacks on police aimed at completely breaking down law and order: Sajeeb Wazed

Calling BNP-Jamaat alliance a "terrorist outfit," Sajeeb Wazed, ICT affairs advisor to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, said attacks on law enforcers are aimed at completely breaking down the law and order. Sajeeb Wazed also came down heavily on the recent public comment by a BNP leader who "openly lauded" the brutal 28 October killing of a police...

Portray BNP's attack on journalists to the international community: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged journalists to highlight BNP's attack on newsmen and killing of police on duty on October 28 to international community. "You (journalists) should portray internationally the true character of those (BNP) who attacked you while performing duty," she said while addressing the Representative Conference-202...

PM Sheikh Hasina and Narendra Modi inaugurate three development projects in Bangladesh

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the joint inauguration of three India-assisted development schemes demonstrated the rare friendship and mutual cooperation between Dhaka and New Delhi, hoping that the existing relationship will be enhanced further in future. "We (Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and me) today jointly inaugurated three...