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Government will be very tough to wipe out militancy: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Expressing her firm resolve to eliminate militancy, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina warned that her government would be very tough to stamp out the demon from the country.

People from all walks vow to resist militancy

  People from all walks of life vowed to resist militancy with coordinated efforts as they celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr on Thursday with due religious fervour and festivity, but amid sadness against the backdrop of the brutal killings in the capital's Gulshan area.

World leaders stand with Bangladesh in fighting terrorism

  Heads of state and government and international organisations, diplomats and political leaders extended their firm support to the Bangladesh's steps to combat militancy while they also strongly condemned the brutal attacks on a Dhaka's restaurant and near the country's largest Eid congregation.

Government to setup daycare centres at private industrial units: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the government will construct infrastructure of daycare centres and provide required equipment and materials if the owners of private industrial units give necessary land for the purpose.

HPM Sheikh Hasina for boosting trade ties with Mongolia

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina put emphasis on further boosting trade and business between Bangladesh and Mongolia for mutual benefits of the two countries.

ECNEC approves eight development projects involving Tk. 4,606 crore

  The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved eight development projects involving Taka 4,606.60 crore.

Cabinet decides to continue PEC and JSC examination system

  The cabinet sent back a proposal of the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education (MoPME) for introducing the Primary School Certificate Examination system from Class-VIII and cancelation of the existing system of Primary Education Completion (PEC) in Class-V.

HPM Sheikh Hasina inaugurated construction of Metro Rail

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday inaugurated the work for construction of the Metrorail which aims to ease traffic congestions in the capital city Dhaka.

Sweden seeks Bangladesh's support to win non-permanent membership of UNSC

  Swedish Prime Minister Kjell Stefan Lfven sought Bangladesh's support to Swedish candidature in the election to non-permanent membership of the UN Security Council for 2017-18.

HPM Sheikh Hasina hands over ten buses to ten educational institutions

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina handed over 10 buses to 10 educational institutions to lessen the transportation problems of their students.

HPM Sheikh Hasina inaugurates new non-stop train service in DHK-CTG route

  Sonar Bangla Express, second nonstop train service between capital city Dhaka and country's principal port city Chittagong, launched journey ushering in a new hope in the railway travel on Dhaka-Chittagong route.

Awami League has its roots in people, none could destroy it: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Expressing her firm resolve to fulfill the expectations of the people, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said none could destroy the Awami League due to its roots in people and right decision of the grassroots level leaders during any crisis period.

Government to introduce circular road and river route around capital: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said her government has taken initiatives to introduce circular road and river route through the rivers around the capital for smooth movement of the city dwellers.

HPM Sheikh Hasina launches Palli Sanchay Bank

  Palli Sanchay Bank (Rural Savings Bank), a specialized financial institution created for boosting savings and investment of rural people, has launched its journey with 100 branches across the country.

China lauds HPM Sheikh Hasina's leadership

  Leaders of Central Committee of Communist Party of China (CPC) have extolled the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for turning the country a development role model before the world.

ECNEC approved power project for South-Western region

  The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved a power project of Taka 1278.20 crore to meet the electricity demand of the country's South-Western region.

Cabinet approves Rajshahi Development Authority Act-2016

  The cabinet has given final approval to the draft of the Rajshahi Development Authority Act-2016 aimed at ensuring logical use of land and development of the city under a master plan.

Government formulating master plan for power sector: Production to go beyond 57,000MW by 2041

  The government is formulating a master plan to meet the growing power demand by 2041, which is estimated to go beyond 57,000MW.

HPM Sheikh Hasina for maintaining good ties with neighbors

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina put emphasis on maintaining good relations and enhancing connectivity among the neighbouring countries for further development of the South Asian region.

BNP-Jamaat are involved in all secret killings: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina accused BNP-Jamaat clique again of clandestine killings saying there is no doubt after the arrest of one of the criminals following the incident of an attempt to murder a college teacher in Madaripur.