PM Sheikh Hasina conferred Asia Climate Mobility Champion Leader Award by UN and IOM

Asia Climate Mobility Champion Leader Award has been conferred to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, acknowledging her leadership in championing climate actions. The Global Centre for Climate Mobility, supported by IOM and the UN system, conferred the Award during a high-level panel on the sidelines of the COP28 in Dubai on Friday. Information and ...

PM Sheikh Hasina calls for int'l support for countries affected by climate displacement

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called for international support for countries affected by climate displacement. "Most climate displacements take place within national borders and across borders in some dire situations. The worst-affected countries need international support and solidarity to prevent such situations from turning into a humanit...

82 Election Reforms During Sheikh Hasina Government

Sl Name of Laws/Policies Reforms to Strengthen the Election Commission and the Election System 1 The Appointment of Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners Act 2022: This law has curtailed the subjective discretion of the President and provided objective criteria to form a Search Committee...

Nothing can be gained by burning people: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said good sense should prevail among the arsonists as nothing can be gained by burning people. "We have seen the incidents of burning people to death by the Pakistani occupation forces during the War of Liberation in 1971. BNP-Jamaat has started the same thing. I don't know how a man can burn people to de...

Bangladesh will be the 9th largest consumer market by 2030: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said Bangladesh would be the ninth largest consumer market by 2030 with the government working with the goal of overtaking many established markets in the world. “We’ve been working with a goal so Bangladesh could surpass established markets like the UK and Germany, and the current high-growth ...

PM Sheikh Hasina declares 11 more districts landless-homeless free

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has declared 11 more districts landless and homeless-free, raising its total number to 32 in the country. The 11 districts are - Tangail, Munshiganj, Narayanganj, Kishoreganj, Jamalpur, Brahmanbaria, Meherpur, Jhenaidah, Patuakhali, Sylhet and Moulvibazar. The premier announced while inaugurating 10,041 infrastruct...

'Boat' will make the 'Smart Bangladesh' of 2041: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday called upon the people to cast their votes for boat (Awami League's electoral symbol) in the forthcoming national election to give her party the opportunity to serve them again. "It is my call to you (the country's people) to give us the opportunity to serve you again by casting your vote for boat," she sa...

PM Sheikh Hasina inaugurated and laid foundation of 29 projects in Khulna

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today inaugurated and laid foundation stones of 29 development projects with total cost of 2593 crore here. She opened the completed 24 development projects and laid foundation stones of five other schemes at a grand rally at Khulna Circuit House ground. The inaugurated projects implemented by Public Works Departme...

Global recognition of Bangladesh’s remarkable journey

Dr. Pranab Kumar Panday: In a recent conference held on November 7th at the European Parlia­ment, the speakers highlighted the significant advancements and crucial position of Bangladesh as the principal trading partner of the European Union. The event, which was co-hosted by Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Tomas Zdechovsky and Syed...

PM Sheikh Hasina opens Southeast Asia's largest fertiliser factory in Narsingdi

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (12 November) inaugurated the newly constructed Ghorashal-Palash Urea Fertiliser Factory (GPUFF) in Narsingdi, the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia, which is expected to help slash fertiliser imports significantly. She opened the environment-friendly, energy-saving and modern technology-based factory with...

HPM Sheikh Hasina inaugurates Matarbari Deep Seaport channel

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the deep seaport here will play a great role in the country's economic development due to its geographical location. "The deep seaport at Matarbari will contribute immensely to the country's economic development due to its geographical location," she said while inaugurating the seaport channel at a progra...

Govt will take measures to smoothen train connectivity to Coxs Bazar from entire Bangladesh: PM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her government will take proper measures to establish rail connectivity between Cox's Bazar and other parts of the country. "We will take measures to smoothen journey to Cox's Bazar from entire Bangladesh (through rail connectivity)," she said while opening the rail line along with the iconic Cox's Bazar ...

No room for arsonists in Bangladesh: PM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina today urged the countrymen to resist the arsonists, saying there is no room for arsonists and militants in the country. "I call upon the people to resist them those who are launching the terrorist activities, arson attacks in the country now, as like you(people) resisted them in 2013 ...

HPM Sheikh Hasina calls for immediate ceasefire in Palestine

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called upon global leaders to broker an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and stop illegal occupation. "I call upon all parties to ensure humanitarian access and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza,” she said at the opening session of ‘International Conference on Women in Islam: Status and Empowerment’ at...

Portray BNP's attack on journalists to the international community: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged journalists to highlight BNP's attack on newsmen and killing of police on duty on October 28 to international community. "You (journalists) should portray internationally the true character of those (BNP) who attacked you while performing duty," she said while addressing the Representative Conference-202...

Election will be held in due time: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today reaffirmed that the next national election will be held in due time and no one can stop it. She denounced the recent terror acts carried out by BNP-Jamaat clique in the name of movement and said that no dialogue will be held with the killers. "No dialogue or talks will be held with the killers and the people of...

We want to build a Bangladesh enriched with knowledge: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her government wants to build developed Bangladesh enriched with knowledge and science maintaining global standard. "I want to tell one thing to our teachers and students standing at the Dhaka University that we want to build our country as developed enriched with knowledge and science," she said. The pr...

Awami League doesn't fear BNP's threats: HPM Sheikh Hasina at the mammoth rally in Chattogram

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today expressed her firm conviction that BNP can't reap any benefit giving threat of movement to Awami League (AL). "BNP threatens to stage various types of movement. . .there is no benefit in showing all those threat of movements and fears to AL," she said. The premier made this remark while addressing a grand ral...

Put an end to wars, arms race for better future: PM Sheikh Hasina urges global leaders at the Global Gateway 2023

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday appealed to the global leaders to take steps for ending wars, conflicts and arm race to build a better future. “Human connectivity is the lifeline for peace and progress. We need to prepare better for future crises. We must restore faith in mutual respect and understanding among nations,” sh...

PM Sheikh Hasina seeks EU's GSP+ facility after Bangladesh's LDC graduation

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called upon the European Union (EU) to give Bangladesh the GSP+ facilities to support the country in its development efforts following the LDC graduation in 2026. "I hope that the EU will offer GSP+ to Bangladesh to support our development following our LDC graduation in 2026," she said in a statement at the sig...