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PM Sheikh Hasina received results of PSC and JSC exams

  The results of this year's Primary School Certificate (PSC), Junior School Certificate (JSC) and their equivalent examinations were formally handed over to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today.

Municipal Elections, 2015: A clean sweep for Awami League

  Awami League candidates with ‘boat’ symbol swept almost all of the mayor posts in the 234 municipalities that went to election on Wednesday. This is the first ever municipal election held under partisan banner.

Government’s approval rating reaches 66%, PM’s 67%

  The government’s approval rating has reached 66% in 2015 while the rating for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reached 67%, according to an opinion poll conducted by Nielsen-Bangladesh under the supervision of Global Strategic Partners and the International Republican Institute (IRI), USA.

PM Sheikh Hasina asked BAF to keep country's skyline safe

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asked Bangladesh Air Force to keep a constant vigil for the security of the country's skyline as she joined a ceremony of theirs that marked induction of officers at BAF Academy Parade Ground here.

Cabinet principally approves the draft of BNCC Law-2015

  The cabinet approved in principle the draft of "The Bangladesh National Cadet Corps (BNCC) Law, 2015" aimed at bringing the existing BNCC under a legal framework and establishing a separate department in this regard.

Bangladesh's hydroponics agro-system gets FAO's recognition

  A hydroponics system in Bangladesh, based on floating gardens, has been recognised by the United Nations' Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) for innovation, sustainability, and adaptability.

New Boeing added to Biman Bangladesh Airlines

  Biman Bangladesh Airlines received the delivery of a Boeing 737-800, nicknamed Mayurpankhi, in Dhaka on Friday.

Government to form a database of ISPs to ensure cyber security

  The government has taken an initiative to form a database of internet service providers as part of its ongoing efforts to ensure cyber security, said officials of Posts and Telecommunications ministry .

Deal to construct Rooppur Power Plant signed with Russia

  Bangladesh and Russia have signed a general contract for the construction and commissioning of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Pabna at a cost of $12.65 billion.

PM Sheikh Hasina handed over 10 ambulances

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina handed over ten ambulances to different government medical institutions and hospitals given complimentarily by country's leading automobile trading company Nitol-Tata.

Two Submarines will be inducted in Bangladesh Navy: PM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said two submarines would be inducted in Bangladesh Navy by the middle of the next year to turn it into a three-dimensional force.

ECNEC approves five development projects(2)

  The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved five development projects with an outlay of Taka 759 crore.

The soil of Bangladesh is for the people of every religion: PM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed her firm optimism that Bangladesh would go ahead overcoming all obstacles with the united efforts of the people of all religions.

Domestic workers' service recognized as 'Labour': "Domestichelp Protection and Welfare Policy-2015" gets cabinet nod

  The cabinet approved the draft of the 'Grihakarmi Surakkha and Kalyan Neeti-2015" (Domestichelp Protection and Welfare Policy-2015' recognizing the services of the domestichelps as 'labour' to ensure their overall welfare, particularly of maid servants.

PM Sheikh Hasina optimist about BGB performing their duty with patriotism

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed her firm optimism that members of the newly reformed Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) would perform their duties with utmost honesty and patriotism to uphold the goodwill and dignity of the border force and earn public confidence.

Awami League govt increased power generation to 14,077 MW

  The government, led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has enhanced the country’s power generation capacity to 14, 077 megawatt (MW) from 3,268 MW inherited from the governments of 2001-2006 and 2007-2008, officials from Power Cell say.

Khaleda Zia must take responsibility of making war criminals ministers: PM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia must take the responsibility of making the war criminals ministers and instigating them to carry out anti-state activities to turn Bangladesh into a failed state.

Robotics will take Bangladesh to the level of a developed nation: Sajeeb Wazed

  Prime Minister's Information and Communication Technology Affairs Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy said robotic technology will take Bangladesh to the level of developed nation.

Govt initiates SIM registration with biometric details

  Registration with biometric details for mobile-phone SIMs has officially taken off in Bangladesh after a month of trials.

PM Sheikh Hasina pays homage to Bangabandhu on Victory Day

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on the occasion of the 45th Victory Day.