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Hi-Tech parks to be set up in 12 districts

  The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved setting up high-tech parks in 12 districts in the country.

ECNEC okays project to build model mosques and Islamic Cultural Centres in every upazila

  The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved a project for construction of 560 model mosques and Islamic Cultural Centres in every district and upazila involving Tk 9,062.41 crore.

BNP resorting to falsehood about haor’s flood water: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina accused BNP of spreading propaganda about the existence of uranium in flood water of haor areas, saying that they are resorting to falsehood about the issue to misguide the people.

Cabinet okays new law to restrict import of fish and fish goods without license

  The Cabinet today has approved the draft of a new law, Fisheries Quarantine Act, 2017, restricting import of any fish, fish goods, related microorganisms or packaging of fish items without license and prior government permission.

HPM Sheikh Hasina for ensuring education assistance to every child

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asked officials concerned to ensure that the educational supports offered by the government reach properly to all deserving children to build a modern educated nation as dreamt by Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

HPM Sheikh Hasina unveils foundation stone of Bangladesh Embassy building in Bhutan

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina unveiled the plaque of foundation stone of Chancery of Bangladesh Embassy at Hejo here.

HPM Sheikh Hasina for adopting policies for persons with disabilities

  Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina here today called upon all countries of the world to adopt effective policies and programmes for persons with disabilities including autism to enable them to live life with dignity and hope in the inclusive society.

HPM Sheikh Hasina for addressing neuro-disorder victims under inclusive health policy

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina put emphasis on looking for avenues for addressing the causes of neuro disorder victims under an inclusive health development policy.

Bangladesh-Bhutan sign two agreements and three MoUs

  Bangladesh and Bhutan signed five instruments including three Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) and two agreements to further boost the bilateral ties between the two countries in the fields of agriculture, trade and commerce and culture.

HPM Sheikh Hasina urges Bhutan to expedite BBIN ratifying process

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged the Bhutanese government to expedite the process for ratifying the Bangladesh-Bhutan-India-Nepal (BBIN) Motor Vehicle Agreement and said that this initiative could be adjusted with the environmental concern of Bhutan.

Bangladesh-Bhutan to sign six deals

  Bangladesh and Bhutan are expected to sign six deals coinciding with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Thimphu tour while water management, hydro-power, connectivity and trade were likely to dominate her official talks there.

HPM Sheikh Hasina pays tribute to Bangabandhu on Mujibnagar Day

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on the occasion of the historic Mujibnagar Day.

HPM Sheikh Hasina honours sports celebrities

  Ganabhaban, the official residence of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, resounded with the presence of the huge number of sports celebrities this evening as the premier honoured them through a gala reception.

Liberation War is the source of the nation’s inspiration: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said it's foremost important for the next generation to know the history of the country for imbuing them with the spirit of patriotism and building their good character.

Three organs of state should have good consensus: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina laid high importance on consensus and good relations among three state organs -- executive, legislature and judiciary -- which have to work as complementary to each other.

Bangladesh would move further ahead in Bangla Nababarsha: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed her firm optimism that Bangladesh would advance further and the countrymen would get a beautiful life in Bangla Nababarsha.

Nation set to welcome the Bengali New Year-1424

  The nation is set to celebrate Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bengali New Year-1424, in a large-scale this year with much enthusiasm and traditional gaiety as the Mangol Shovajatra earned UNESCO recognition as world heritage.

HPM Sheikh Hasina inaugurates amphitheater, fountain at Hatirjheel

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated a grand musical synchronized fountain and amphitheater at Hatirjheel, a popular recreational spot of Dhaka, describing the twin establishments as Bangla Nababarsha 1424 gifts to the city dwellers and the countrymen.

Govt. to arrange counseling against radicalization of youths: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the government would arrange counseling for students, teachers and guardians against radicalization of youths.

Khaleda Zia blindly opposing government’s success: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said BNP chairperson is blindly opposing the success of the government achieved from her recent visit to India.