Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asked the BEZA to expedite the process of establishing economic zones according to the government plan to attract local and foreign investments aimed at creating job opportunities and ensure country's economic prosperity.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today gave 19-point directives to the deputy commissioners (DCs) of the country while inaugurating the four-day annual DC conference at the International Conference Centre of the Prime Minister's Office here.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked the Deputy Commissioners (DCs) to be firm and careful in enforcing law to ensure peace and stability through eradicating militancy, terrorism and communalism.
The cabinet in principle approved the draft of "The Bangladesh Shipping Corporation Law, 2016" aimed at infusing more dynamism into the activities of the state-owned organization by updating the existing law.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the spirit of the independence and Liberation War should be the basic and prime guiding principles for army while this should also be an issue of consideration for the officers promotion in service as well.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said Bangladesh is not alone in the fight against terrorism.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina renewed her firm resolve to clampdown on terrorism and militancy to ensure peace and security for the people, saying that her government won't allow any type of these social menaces.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina distributed the first-ever "Public Administration Award" at a function at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed that his country will extend all help to Bangladesh in its fight against terrorism.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said her government has given importance on blue economy and under the policy the government would start exploring newly owned maritime areas within five years.
Malaysian is keen to invest in infrastructure development and energy sectors in Bangladesh either through government-to-government or public-private partnership (PPP).
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina directed all the security forces to earn expertise in using modern technology alongside receiving training to fight terrorism and militancy.
Bangladesh government has signed agreements with a US-based company to construct the country’s first Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminal.
The cabinet approved a proposal for amending the existing "Treaty between Bangladesh and India Relating to Extradition" for simplifying the current extradition process of the accused between the two countries.
The Prime Minister said militancy and terrorism is not a concern of any single country. The whole world is reeling on the dreadful situation and a global consensus has already taken shape against the terrorists and militants.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said Bangladesh's participation in the just-concluded 11th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit in Mongolia has further brightened the image of the country and made it visible and well-consolidated on the global stage.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina laid importance on smooth connectivity among all countries and communities to secure peace, stability and prosperity saying connectivity should be taken as a strategic opportunity.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said her government is trying to find roots of recent terror acts in Bangladesh saying a national consensus has been developed in people against terrorism.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina called upon the people of all strata to be united to resist terrorism and militancy to establish peace and security in the public life.
Newly appointed Russian Ambassador in Dhaka has proposed to Bangladesh for using its own currency for the mutual trade aimed at reducing dependence on the dollar.
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