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Spirit of Liberation War and independence should be prime guiding principles for army: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  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.

Bangladesh is not alone in fighting terrorism: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said Bangladesh is not alone in the fight against terrorism.

We will have to clampdown terrorism in whatever form it comes: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  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.

PM Sheikh Hasina distributes 'Public Administration Award-2016'

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina distributed the first-ever "Public Administration Award" at a function at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital.

India will support Bangladesh in the fight against terrorism: Indian PM Modi to PM Sheikh Hasina

  Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed that his country will extend all help to Bangladesh in its fight against terrorism.

Govt to take steps in five years to extract maritime resources: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  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.

Malaysia keen to invest in infrastructure and energy development in Bangladesh

  Malaysian is keen to invest in infrastructure development and energy sectors in Bangladesh either through government-to-government or public-private partnership (PPP).

HPM Sheikh Hasina direct security forces to gain technical expertise to fight terrorism

  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 sign deals with US company for LNG terminal

  Bangladesh government has signed agreements with a US-based company to construct the country’s first Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminal.

Cabinet approves proposal to amend Bangladesh-India Extradition Treaty

  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.

Terrorism and militancy is now a global challenge: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  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.

In ASEM Summit, Bangladesh is considered as an important partner to fight terrorism: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  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.

Connectivity is about seizing ‘strategic opportunity’: HPM Sheikh Hasina at ASEM Summit

  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.

A national consensus has been developed in people against terrorism: HPM Sheikh Hasina to Shinzo Abe

  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.

All will have to vow to fight against terrorism: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  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.

Russia proposes Bangladesh to using own currency in bilateral trade

  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.

ECNEC approves five development projects worth Tk. 700 crore

  The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved five development projects involving Taka 700.08 crore. The approval came at a meeting of the ECNEC held in the NEC conference room in the city's Sher-e-Bangla Nagar with ECNEC Chairperson and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the chair.

HPM Sheikh Hasina for people's active role to uproot militancy

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina sought an active role of the people of all strata against the ploy to plunge the country into militancy saying the nation would suffer if militant activities continue.

Cabinet approves draft of BARI Law, 2016, aimed to modernise agri research

  The cabinet in principle approved the draft of "The Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute (BARI) Law, 2016" aimed at modernising agricultural research and making it more time-befitting.

HPM Sheikh Hasina for sharing information to fight militancy and terrorism

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina told the visiting US assistant secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs that sharing information is very important to fight militancy and terrorism together.