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HPM Sheikh Hasina for expanding Bangladesh-Malaysia cooperation

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina put emphasis on further expanding the cooperation between Bangladesh and Malaysia in various fields, particularly socioeconomic and power sectors, for mutual benefits of the two brotherly countries.

World leaders are fully aware of Bangladesh's stance against terrorism: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said world leaders are fully aware of Bangladesh’s stance against terrorism.

ECNEC approves project to recover Buriganga

  The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved a project for recovering Buriganga River to keep the water flow running around the capital city.

Cabinet approves the draft of BNCC Act-2016

  The cabinet has given final approval to the draft of "The Bangladesh National Cadet Corps (BNCC) Act-2016" and a proposal for ratification of the WTO agreement on trade facilitation.

Sheikh Hasina is a charishmatic leader: Outgoing Egyptian Ambassador

  Outgoing Egyptian Ambassador to Bangladesh Mahmud Ezzat described Sheikh Hasina as a "charismatic leader," saying that the people of Bangladesh have unwavering confidence and trust in her.

Govt will be able to curb evil designs of BNP: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the government would be able to curb all evil designs of BNP, including secret killings, as it could restrain the party from killing in broad daylight.

Eighth anniversary of HPM Sheikh Hasina's release from prison

  The eighth anniversary of release of Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from prison is being observed today.

European Parliament asks BNP to cut ties with Jamaat again

  Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have once again urged Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) to cut ties with ‘extremist’ Jamaat-E-Islami. The call came when a statement on ‘Situation in Bangladesh’ was delivered in the EP by the Dutch Foreign Minister Mr. Bart Koenders on June 9, 2016 followed by a debate participated by at least ...

DI praises AL's research wing CRI while meeting HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said her party has founded its research wing -- Centre for Research and Information (CRI) -- to conduct research on different issues.

BNP-Jamaat activists have link with recent secret killings: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina firmly said BNP and Jamaat activists have link with the recent secret killings that happened in the country over the last few months as the government has substantial evidences about the accused persons.

Nation observes historic 6-Point Day

  The nation observed the historic 6-Point Day recalling the launching of a programme 50 years ago under the leadership of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman which eventually led to emergence of Bangladesh as an independent state.

HPM Sheikh Hasina vows to bring killers of SP's wife to justice

  Describing the killing of the wife of a police officer in Chittagong as a cowardly act, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has vowed to bring the perpetrators of such a secret killing to justice.

Bangladesh-Saudi Arabia pledged to work together for global peace, development and welfare

  Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia pledged to work together for global peace, development and further welfare of the Muslim Ummah as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud held a meeting at this major western Saudi city on the coast of Red Sea.

Be partners of Bangladesh in investment, trade: HPM Sheikh Hasina to Saudi business leaders

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urged Saudi entrepreneurs to be "partners" of Bangladesh in investment, trade, profit sharing and prosperity to bring a change in the life of millions of people.

HPM Sheikh Hasina requests IDB to make its lending rate more competitive

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has requested the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) to cut the interest rate of International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), an autonomous entity within the IDB, to make its lending rate more "competitive" for the country's oil-import purpose.

OIC seeks Bangladesh's support to replicate Bangladesh's success in other Muslim countries

  Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary General Iyad bin Amin Madani has sought Bangladesh's support to replicate its (Bangladesh) tremendous success in the fields of NGO, women empowerment and micro-financing in other Muslim countries.

Government will construct embassy buildings worldwide in phases: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina laid the foundation stone of Bangladesh Chancery Building in Riyadh, saying that having such an embassy building is a symbol of an independent country.

State Minister Nasrul Hamid for improving professionalism of DESCO

  State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid asked DESCO officials to improve professionalism and its service aimed at completion of projects in time.

US State Dept lauds Bangladesh's counter-terrorism measures

  A report, released by the US State Department, deemed an array of measures, as undertaken by Bangladesh, to counter global terror financing, noteworthy while the country’s growing participation in the global fight against the growing menace of extremism earned strong appreciation.

Govt. To Generate Geo-Data And Digital Mapping For Planned Development: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said her government would soon form 'National Spatial Data Infrastructure' (NSDI) to generate geo-data and digital mapping aimed at country's planned development.