PM Sheikh Hasina puts 5 points to reshape global financial system to tackle ongoing crisis

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said the world financial system needs a fundamental shift to address the ongoing financial crisis across the globe. She put forward five points in reshaping the financial system while speaking at the High-level Roundtable titled “Towards a Fair International Financial Architecture” held at UN ...

India-Bangladesh Relations on a New Height for Sheikh Hasina

Hiren Pandit:  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met in a bilateral meeting at Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi recently on the occasion of G20. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina held a whole-hearted meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The meeting was held at Narendra Modi's residence. At the end of ...

Lavrov's visit and its political implications

Dr. Pranab Kumar Panday: The recent visit by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to Bangladesh has stirred significant interest and speculation within political circles. This heightened attention is particularly noteworthy as it aligns with the critical period leading up to the impending national elections in the nation. This visit carries ...

Bangladesh to become 3rd largest global market after UK and Germany: PM Sheikh Hasina tells Commonwealth investors

Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday sought investment from Commonwealth countries along with others in Bangladesh to draw a market of 3 billion people of the region as she opened two-day Commonwealth Trade and Investment Forum-2023 in Dhaka. "Geographically, Bangladesh is at the center of a market of 3 billion people, and we have 170 mill...

Sheikh Hasina’s Political Wisdom Shines at G20 Summit

Dr. Pranab Kumar Panday: The recently concluded G20 summit held in New Delhi on September 9-10, 2023, saw a remarkable display of political acumen and leadership from Bangladesh's Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina. Her astute insights and diplomatic finesse garnered widespread acclaim from world leaders, solidifying her reputation as a prominent fi...

Sheikh Hasina Is Working Relentlessly to Uphold the Spirit of the Liberation War

Hiren Pandit: Bangladesh's journey in the last five decades from a war-torn poor country to a fast-growing economy has been remarkable. Bangladesh is progressing in many ways. Which has been discussed in different countries of the world. During the Great Liberation War in 1971, the economy of Bangladesh was 9 billion dollars. In the last 5 deca...

France respects Bangladesh's sovereign policy independence: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said France expressed its reverence and support to Bangladesh's sovereign policy independence, particularly in the context of the ongoing geopolitical instability and economic uncertainty. “We both hope that this new strategic move between Bangladesh and France will play an effective role in establis...

Bangladesh sign two bilateral instruments to improve urban governance and to build earth observation satellite

Bangladesh and France on Monday signed two bilateral instruments to improve cooperation in urban governance and infrastructure, as well as to build the first-ever earth observation satellite. French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina witnessed the signing at Karobi Hall of the Prime Minister’s Office in Dhaka. Emm...

HPM Sheikh Hasina places 4 proposals at G20 Summit to strengthen global solidarity

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today laid emphasis on strengthening global solidarity and adopting coordinated response to address crisis as she placed four recommendations in this regard joining the G20 Summit here. "Here G20 and international financial institutions have crucial role to play, and Bangladesh is ready to support their efforts for ...

PM Sheikh Hasina urges PM Modi to ensure uninterrupted supply of commodities

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to ensure uninterrupted supply of essential commodities from India to Bangladesh. During a bilateral meeting in New Delhi last night, both the prime ministers agreed to accelerate the two countries' ongoing efforts and activities to enhance bilateral and regional connec...

Sheikh Hasina: Daughter of Democracy and Herald of Change

She gave the nation a new vision – Vision 2021, transforming Bangladesh into a middle-income country. She gave Bangladeshis the dream of Digital Bangladesh- an IT-based country. Four decades into independence, she has brought solace to 3 million martyrs and their families by initiating the much-awaited war crimes trial. Prime Minister Sheikh ...

There is nothing like minority and majority in Bangladesh: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked people of the Hindu community not to consider themselves minorities, and that they should instead lead life enjoying equal rights in Bangladesh. "Why would you call yourselves a minority? ... There is nothing like minority and majority here. Rather, all citizens will live here enjoying equal rights. Don'...

Dhaka Elevated Expressway is another milestone in communication: PM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said the opening of Dhaka Elevated Expressway is another milestone in the country's communication sector and it would play a significant role in reducing traffic congestion. "This [Dhaka Elevated Expressway] is a new milestone in the communication sector. I have inaugurated Dhaka Elevated Expressway PPP ...

PM Sheikh Hasina inaugurates Dhaka Elevated Expressway

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today inaugurated the much-awaited 11.5-km Dhaka Elevated Expressway's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport-Farmgate section for traffic that is expected to significantly reduce the city's traffic congestion. She unveiled the nameplate of the expressway at Kawla end of the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport he...

Major world power wants a bootlicker government in Bangladesh: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said some major powers of the world want to establish a loyal government in Bangladesh because of importance in its geographical location. “Actually, due to the geographical location of Bangladesh, some big countries want that there will be a government here (in Bangladesh) which will just lick th...

Sheikh Hasina’s compassionate stand for Rohingya refugees

Dr. Pranab Kumar Panday: In a world often marred by political conflicts and humanitarian crises, the exceptional leadership of Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of Bangladesh, shines as a beacon of hope and compassion. Her unwavering commitment to human rights and her determination to alleviate the suffering of the oppressed has been vividly demons...

BRICS summit boosted global insight into Bangladesh's development: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said global leaders got a better picture of Bangladesh's socio-economic development achieved under her leadership as she participated in the BRICS summit last week in Johannesburg. “Overall, by participating in the BRICS-Africa Outreach and BRICS Plus Dialogue meeting, under the leadership of my g...

Don't leave the country to the grips of looters, otherwise it will be destroyed" - HPM Sheikh Hasina to Bangladeshi expatriates working abroad

Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina has sought vote for her party's electoral symbol "Boat" in the next general election from Bangladeshi expatriates working abroad for the country's continued development. She put the people of Bangladesh on alert so that no looters can assume power again to destroy the country. "We want co...

HPM Sheikh Hasina invites South African entrepreneurs to invest in Bangladesh

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday invited South African entrepreneurs to make investments in Bangladesh, which seeks to become a trillion-dollar economy and a fully developed smart nation by 2041. "Bangladesh progresses toward prosperity. We want you to join our journey of development. Do invest in Bangladesh; we are confident that your...

21 August is a terrible day in the politics of Bangladesh

Hiren Pandit: Only history can tell how many more years of struggle and sacrifices are needed to completely erase the scandalous chapter written in the life of the Bengali nation by killing the greatest Bengali Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family on August 15, 1975! Not only 75, but August reminds us of the incident of 21 August 20...