Describing Bangladesh as a secular country, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged all not to resort to excessiveness over religion. "Bangladesh is a secular country. People of all faiths will perform their religious rites independently here, which is enshrined in the Constitution. “Islam also echoed the same as Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asked Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan to take immediate action against the perpetrators involved in the recent vandalism at Puja Mandaps and arson attack on the houses of the Hindu community. "She (Prime Minister) has again given clear instruction to the Home Minister to take stern actions against those who are behin...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called upon the nation to remain alert against 1975 like killings, coups and conspiracies that could hinder the country's prosperity. "I urge the nation to be alert against killings (like 1975), coups and conspiracies in Bangladesh that can impede country's progress and also against assassination of children," s...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the people involved in vandalising Hindu temples must face exemplary punishment, calling upon all to work in unison and remain vigilant to stop recurrence of such heinous acts. "We have already taken proper measures (against ransacking of Hindu temples). Those who carry out such incidents will definitely ...
Bangladesh's economy is projected to reach $516.24 billion in the fiscal 2024-25, outperforming advanced economies such as Denmark, Singapore and Hong Kong along the way, says the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Denmark is expected to have a GDP of $484.38 billion at the current dollar value in 2025, while Singapore and Hong Kong will see th...