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Bangladesh-Norway to work together to achieve SDGs

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed satisfaction over Bangladesh’s excellent relations with Norway and laid importance on working together for a successful implementation of SDGs.

Family of four deceased policemen get financial assistance

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has given financial donation to the family members of four policemen died in terror attacks on Holey Artisan Bakery in Gulshan and Solakia Eid Jamaat in Kishoreganj in July this year.

Bangladesh celebrates Christmas day with a calling for strengthening communal harmony

  The holy Christmas, the biggest religious festival of the Christian community, was celebrated in Bangladesh as elsewhere in the world yesterday with a call to further strengthen the tradition of communal harmony in the country.

Cabinet approves second amendment of APTA agreement

  The Cabinet has approved the draft of the second amendment to the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA), the oldest preferential trade arrangement among the countries of Asia-Pacific region.

UN General Assembly adopts Bangladesh’s resolution ‘Culture of Peace’

  The United Nations (UN) General Assembly has unanimously adopted a resolution titled "Culture of Peace" proposed by Bangladesh.

People of Narayanganj given the reply to BNP’s allegations through votes: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Describing Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) elections as free and fair ones, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the people of Narayanganj have given a befitting reply to the BNP allegations through votes.

Fake followers of religion create clashes between religions: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urged the people of all faiths to maintain dignity of their respective religions, saying the fake followers of religion create conflicts between religions.

ECNEC approves 15 projects including two to ensure infrastructural development of primary schools

  The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved 15 development projects, involving a total of Taka 26,410.81 crore, including two big ones to ensure infrastructural development of primary schools across the country.

Govt. will continue supporting private sectors flourishing: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Describing private sector as the 'driving force' of economy, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has assured of continuing government's support for further flourishing the private sector.

CPC congratulates new Central Committee of Bangladesh Awami League

In a gesture of long standing friendly exchange, the Central Committee of Communist Party of China (CPC) has congratulated the Central Committee of Bangladesh Awami League, elected recently through a two day national conference, attended by a good number of party activists and leaders from rural to urban. Held between October 22 and October 2...

HPM Sheikh Hasina gets invited to 20th founding anniversary of IORA

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been invited to attend the 20th founding anniversary of Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) to be held in Indonesia in March next.

HPM Sheikh Hasina hopes BGB to turn into the best force in the world

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed her firm optimism that Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) would move forward upholding its glorious history and turn into the best border force in the world.

Cabinet approves forming National Human Resources Development Fund

  The Cabinet yesterday approved a proposal to constitute the National Human Resources Development Fund (NHRDF) and the National Skill Development Authority (NSDA) aimed at channeling additional fund for the programmes and activities taken for skill development.

Power generation capacity raised by 10,353 MW in 8 years

  Some 81 power stations with a generation capacity of 10,353 megawatts (MW) have been set up during the last eight years with a view to materializing the Vision-2021.

Practise democracy instead of conspiring to grab power: HPM Sheikh Hasina to BNP

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina accused BNP of conspiring to grab power in treacherous methods and advised the party to practise democracy keeping faith on people's will.

Nation celebrates 46th Victory Day

  The nation celebrated the 46th Victory Day with due solemnity remembering with gratitude millions of martyrs who made supreme sacrifices to liberate the country from the clutches of the Pakistan occupation forces fighting successfully a nine-month-old war in 1971.

HPM Sheikh Hasina attends Victory Day Parade

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina attended the Victory Day Parade at the National Parade Square here on Friday.

HPM Sheikh Hasina pays respect to Bangabandhu marking 46th Victory Day

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on the occasion of the 46th Victory Day.

HPM Sheikh Hasina pays respect to martyrs of Liberation War on 46th Victory Day

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid rich tributes to the martyrs of the Liberation War by placing wreaths at the National Memorial here this morning marking the 46th Victory Day.

HPM Sheikh Hasina releases postal stamps marking 46th Victory Day

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today released five commemorative postage stamps, two first day covers, two data cards and a souvenir marking the 46th Victory Day today.