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Bangladesh would be nation of educated people: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said Bangladesh would be a nation of educated people and in view of this the government is making all stride to ensure access of every boys and girls to education.

Nation to recall countrywide series bomb attack sponsored by BNP-Jamaat

  The country is to recall today the 11th anniversary of the countrywide series bomb attacks carried out by Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) sponsored by BNP-Jamaat government in 2005, which is said to have staged the July 1 terrorist attack at Dhaka's Holey Artisan restaurant.

Bangladesh's net FDI in FY 2015-16 crosses US$ 2 billion

  Bangladesh’s net foreign direct investment (FDI) in a financial year has crossed the $2 billion mark for the first time in the history.

Trade deficit in FY 2015-16 lowest in six years

  Trade deficit in 2015-16 financial year has come down by 10 percent against the previous year, making it the lowest in six years.

Be farsighted and transparent in planning future development: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asked city planners to keep spaces for adequate water bodies and reservoirs for new townships for environmental reasons and combating disasters like outbreak of fire.

After 20 days, I was told none of my family members are alive: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Twenty days after the brutal killing of Bangabandhu, her two surviving daughters came to know from former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi that none of their parents and other family members in Dhaka were alive.

ECNEC approves Akhaura-Agartala Dual Gauge Rail Link Project

  The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved six development projects including Akhaura-Agartala Dual Gauge Rail Link Project, with an outlay of Taka 1,095.47 crore.

Bangladesh observes National Mourning Day

  The nation observed the National Mourning Day paying rich tribute to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on his 41st anniversary of martyrdom.

HPM Sheikh Hasina attends doa mahfil for Bangabandhu

  Bangladesh Mohila Awami League arranged a milad and doa mahfil in front of Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi in the capital after Asr prayers today marking the 41st martyrdom anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

World leaders recall Bangabandhu as a visionary statesman

  Leaders of different states, including heads of the government, have remembered the uncompromising and charismatic leadership of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman with 'deep respect', calling Mujib a great visionary statesman of international stature.

HPM Sheikh Hasina pays homage to Father of the Nation

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid homage to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing a wreath at his mazar marking the 41st martyrdom anniversary of the great leader and also the National Mourning Day.

HPM Sheikh Hasina inaugurates construction of expressway connecting Padma Bridge

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed her government's firm resolve to make Bangladesh a poverty and hunger free nation by 2021 and materialize the dream of Bangabandhu.

HPM Sheikh Hasina inaugurates full electricity coverage in six upazillas

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated 100-percent electricity coverage in the country's six upazilas saying within a very short time 465 upazilas would come under full coverage.

HPM Sheikh Hasina inaugurates operation of Payra Port

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the operational activities of the Payra Bandar (Payra Port) in the southern Patuakhali district saying the port will herald a new era in the country's march toward prosperity.

HPM Sheikh Hasina inaugurates Sheikh Russell Digital Lab

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated twenty three Sheikh Russell Digital Labs in twenty three educational institutions as part of the country wide digital lab inauguration through video-conferencing.

Work to pay debt owe to Bangabandhu, martyrs: PM Sheikh Hasina urges civil servants

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina made a fervent call to the public servants to work with utmost sincerity and devotion to materialize the dream of the Father of the Nation and millions of martyrs to whom the nation is owe to their supreme sacrifice.

Those who are killing in the name of Islam, are defaming the religion: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reiterated her firm resolve to face manmade disaster alongside natural calamities as she said those killing human beings in the name of Islam are causing total damage to the holy religion.

ECNEC approves poverty alleviation project for small and marginal farmers

  The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved six development projects with an outlay of Taka 1,817.28 crore, including a poverty alleviation scheme.

Bangamata opened the door of nation's independence: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Highlighting various untold stories of the life of Fajilatun Nesa Mujib, spouse of Bangabandhu, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the great lady who went along her husband as like a shadow, had opened the door of nation's independence denying the then senior Awami League leaders to free Mujib in parole for negotiation with General Ayub K...

Cabinet approves "The Power Law, 2016"

  The approval came at the regular cabinet meeting held at Bangladesh Secretariat with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the chair.