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All victims of sexual abuse deserves justice: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Referring to Bangladesh's experience worst form of sexual violence during its War of Liberation, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said, "We believe all victims of sexual exploitation and abuse deserve justice and also opportunities for rehabilitation".

Public property looters must face legal action: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Accusing again the BNP of committing unbridled corruption and siphoning off money abroad during its rule, Prime Minister and Leader of the House Sheikh Hasina today warned that proper action must be taken against those who plundered public property.

HPM Sheikh Hasina calls on Myanmar to end violence against Rohingyas

  Bangladesh has called on Myanmar to end violence against Rohingyas as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina visits refugee camps in the southeastern part of the country.

HPM Sheikh Hasina to take Rohingya issue up with UN

  Bangladesh will take the Rohingya issue up with the United Nations General Assembly with a renewed call on Myanmar to take back the refugees, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said.

Myanmar instigated the Rohingya crisis, they should resolve it: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Expressing her government resolve to raise the Rohingya issue in the upcoming session of the UN General Assembly, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said, as the creator Myanmar should resolve the crisis.

HPM Sheikh Hasina for economical use of electricity

  Reiterating her call to the people to be economical in using electricity, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her government is going to introduce pre-paid meters across the country to check misuse of power and pilferage of its bill.

Bangladesh connects to second submarine cable: Internet to be faster, cheaper

  Prime Minister Sehikh Hasina has inaugurated the country's second international internet gateway (IIG) through submarine cable line paving the way of getting uninterrupted broadband internet services with cheaper price and better quality.

Next general election will be completely independent: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Asserting that next general election must be held in a free, fair and impartial manner in the country and on time, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said none will be allowed to play ducks and drakes with the voting rights of the people.

Every industry will be brought under central welfare fund: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said all manufacturing and exporting industries would be brought under the central fund of the Ministry of the Labour and Employment created to provide financial support to the families of the workers who die or receive grave injuries in their working places.

Nobody will suffer for food: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reiterated her government's commitment to continue support for the flood victims, saying that nobody will suffer for food.

Govt. would ensure food security of every people: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said "We have taken the steps so that no land would fell uncultivated." She said that "not a single person would go hungry… we would ensure food security of every people."

Awami League pays tribute to Bangabandhu

The ruling Awami League and its associate bodies paid deep homage to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing wreaths at his portrait at Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi in the city marking the Martyred Intellectuals Day. At about 9 in the morning, Awami League president and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina placed w...

Japan to continue development assistance to Bangladesh: Ambassador

  Japan has assured that the country would continue its assistance for Bangladesh's development.

Comparing with Pakistan is unacceptable: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has come down hard on Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha for his observations in the 16th constitutional amendment verdict and his responses to criticism that followed.

Radwan Mujib was shocked to know about the law to protect the killers of Bangabandhu

It came as quite a shock to Radwan Mujib Siddiq, when he was told by his family that there was a law in the country protecting the killers of his grandfather Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Bangladesh's founding father was assassinated with most of his family members in a military putsch 42 years ago. Bangabandhu's two daughters, Prime Mini...

Zia’s role in blocking Bangabandhu murder investigation

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said Ziaur Rahman's role in blocking a British investigation into the assassination of Bangabandhu proves that he connived in the 1975 killings. She recalled the background and incidents to put the blame on Bangladesh's first military ruler Zia for the murders at a programme organised by the Awami League on Wedn...

Flood-effected people to receive food assistance till next harvest: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina assured the flood-hit people of the country of providing food assistance to them for three months until harvesting of the next crops and said that all the affected people would get relief goods.

Radwan Mujib was shocked to know about the law to protect the killers of Bangabandhu

  It came as quite a shock to Radwan Mujib Siddiq, when he was told by his family that there was a law in the country protecting the killers of his grandfather Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Ending Culture of Impunity

In order to bring an end to the culture of impunity, the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has successfully finished holding the trials of the 15th August 1975 massacre, which saw the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and almost his entire family murdered in one of the worst political massacres of the last century....

Zia’s role in blocking Bangabandhu murder investigation proves his connection to the killing: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said Ziaur Rahman's role in blocking a British investigation into the assassination of Bangabandhu proves that he connived in the 1975 killings.