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World sees Bangladesh as "dynamically growing country": Hungarian PM Victor Orban

  Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban said his country is eager to boost up economic and political relation with Bangladesh as the world sees unexploited economic and trade potentials of this "dynamically growing country".

HPM Sheikh Hasina pays respect to Hungary’s national heroes

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid homage to the national heroes of Hungary at 'Heroes Square' at City Park in Budapest on Tuesday.

Bangladesh-Hungary sign three MoUs

  Bangladesh and Hungary has signed three Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to expedite cooperation in the areas of agriculture, water management as well as trade and investment.

Bangladesh, Hungary identifies five areas to boost cooperation

  Bangladesh and Hungary identified five areas of cooperation to revive their historic relations and boost up economic ties in future as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Hungarian counterpart Victor Orban held official talks here on Tuesday.

HPM Sheikh Hasina seeks comprehensive global effort for water management

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sought comprehensive global efforts for water management, urging world leaders to prioritise the water issues in their policies and actions, laying out a seven-point agenda involving the scarce resource.

New door of cooperation between Bangladesh and Hungary opens

  Hungarian President Dr. Janos Ader has offered opening up a new door of cooperation with Bangladesh in a number of areas including the introduction of a new scholarship programme for the students of medical, technology and agricultural science.

Cabinet okays ‘Child Marriage Prevention Act-2016’

  The cabinet has given its final approval to the draft of "Balya Bibaha Nirodh Ain, 2016" (Child Marriage Prevention Act-2016) suggesting strict punitive actions against marriage between boys and girls who are below 21 and 18 years respectively.

HPM Sheikh Hasina offers ziarat at mazars of Hazrat Shahjalal (RA), Shah Paran (RA)

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina offered ziarat at the shrines of Hazrat Shahjalal (RA) and Hazrat Shah Paran (RA) here this noon.

HPM Sheikh Hasina directs Bangladesh Army to be ready to face internal and external threats

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina directed members of Bangladesh Army to keep a "constant vigil" to face any "internal and external threats" for safeguarding the country's constitution and sovereignty.

ECNEC approved ten projects including three to ensure uninterrupted power supply

  The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved three big projects under power sector, including Power Grid Network Strengthening Project, to ensure an uninterrupted power supply system across the country.

WHO Director General lauds Bangladesh’s success in health services

  World Health Organization (WHO) Director GeneralDr Margaret Chan has lauded Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's success in reaching the health services to the doorsteps of grassroots people.

HPM Sheikh Hasina reiterates her determination for welfare of the freedom fighters

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reiterated her determination to do everything necessary for the welfare of the freedom fighters and their successors calling the War of Liberation as the "greatest episode" in Bangladesh's history.

HPM Sheikh Hasina pays homage to armed forces martyrs

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has paid rich tributes to the martyred members of Bangladesh Armed Forces on the occasion of the Armed Forces Day 2016.

AL never used armed forces as a tool for capturing power: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her party never used the armed forces as a tool for capturing power, rather wanted to build it as a strong, disciplined and dignified force.

IFC to invest upto $2.5 billion in Bangladesh in the next three years

  International Finance Corporation, the private sector lending arm of the World Bank Group, is planning to invest over $2bn over the next three years in Bangladesh.

HPM Sheikh Hasina for making Bangladesh a role model in achieving SDGs

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sought Bangladesh to be showcased as an international model for SDG 6, involving clean water and sanitation, through adopting appropriate strategy and action plan.

HPM Sheikh Hasina commissions survey vessel ‘Meen Sandhani’

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has commissioned a state of art survey vessel tomorrow as Bangladesh is set to launch next month an extensive study on marine aquaculture in extended territorial waters.

Leather export crosses target in four months

  Leather and leather products export increased by 12.19 per cent from its target. The government has set the export target for US$381.96 million for the first four months (July to October), but the sector earned $428.51 million, according to the latest data of Export Promotion Bureau (EPB). Out of total export earnings, the footwear produ...

Bangabandhu Satellite project gets ‘Recognition of Excellence’ from ITU

  Bangabandhu Satellite Project has got the prestigious "Recognition of Excellence" award from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

Doctors have to serve every patient as your family member: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged doctors to serve every patient as their family member reminding them of their great commitment as medical practitioners.