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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.

People are saying 'No' to terrorism: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the people are now saying "no" to terrorism as a great mass awareness against the menace has been created in the country.

Power is matter of responsibility to take the country forward: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said power is not a matter of consumerism to her, but a great responsibility to take forward the country to give a prosperous life to the people.

Be vocal against those undermining Islam: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina called upon the entire nation to be vocal against those who are defaming Islam by killing, saying that these elements are making difficult the living of the pious people in the world.

ECNEC approves seven development projects worth Tk. 1,488 crore

  The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved seven development projects involving Taka 1,488.14 crore.

Bangladesh more capable in fighting terrorism and militancy: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Seeking more cooperation and vigilance from the countrymen to tackle terrorism and militancy, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said Bangladesh has proved that it is more capable than others of facing the twin devils by taking prompt decisions.

Cabinet approves 'CHT Land Dispute Resolution Commission (Amendment) Act, 2016'

  The Cabinet has approved the draft of "The Chittagong Hill Tracts Land Dispute Resolution Commission (Amendment) Act, 2016".

Candle-lit vigil marks the start of the mourning month, August

  August reappears as the Month of Mourning amid a consolidated national unity against terrorism while the country is set to observe a month-long mourning recalling the August 15, 1975 carnage when Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was killed along with most of his family members under a well-orchestrated plot.

Green economy is the only way to ensure sustainable development: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asked the officials concerned to speed up their monitoring on environment protection and tree plantation to promote country's green development, conservation of biodiversity and protect the natural resources on which people rely for lives and livelihood.

Saima Wazed receives Dr. Ibrahim Memorial Gold Medal

  Global mental health advocate, Chair of the National Advisory Committee on Autism and Neurodevelopmental disorders in Bangladesh, member of World Health Organization's 25-member Expert Advisory Panel on mental health and Suchana Foundation's Chairperson Saima Wazed Putul was awarded with Dr Mohammad Ibrahim Memorial Gold Medal yesterday ...

Past would provide courage to the nation's journey towards future: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Highlighting the massive disparity between West Pakistan and "Purba Banga" (East Pakistan) before the emergence of Bangladesh as an independent state in 1971, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the past should be remembered as it would provide much courage and strength to the nation's journey towards future.

Government signs deal with Malaysian companies to build 1,320 mw power plant

  The government has signed a joint venture agreement with two Malaysian state-owned companies to build a 1,320MW coal-fired power plant.

Innovative civil service can take country forward: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Appreciating the adapting capacity of the country's civil servants with new technology and innovation Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said a modern, dynamic and innovative civil service can take the country at the highest peak of development.

Create awareness among people against terrorism and militancy: HPM Sheikh Hasina to govt. officials

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina directed field-level administrative officials to create awareness among the people so that their children don't engage in terrorism and militancy, saying that it is not their right path.

200,000 jobs will be created in BPO sector every year from 2021: Sajeeb Wazed

  Prime Minister's Information and Communication Technology Affairs Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy expressed his confidence that the country would be able to create two lakh jobs every year from 2021 in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector.

Conspiracy between BNP and militants needs to be examined: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina came down heavily on the BNP leaders for raising question about the authenticity of the militants killed in Kalyanpur as she questioned what links exist between the BNP and militants.

Bangladesh became digitized with its homegrown innovations: Sajeeb Wazed

  Prime Minister’s ICT Affairs Adviser Sajeeb Wazed said Bangladesh built its basic IT infrastructures on its own while it now strives for ensuring the country’s stake in the global arena through innovations.