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Bangladesh can become South Asia's economic hub: HPM Sheikh Hasina at India Economic Summit

Bangladesh has the capacity to become a regional economic hub owing to the country's geographic location, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said.She made the remarks while highlighting the country's economic growth and investment potential in her address to the India Economic Summit in New Delhi on Thursday.Situated between eastern and north-east...

Crackdown on corruption will continue: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said she flagged off the government's ongoing crackdown on corruption and irregularities in order to eliminate social inequality. Explaining her decision in an interview with Voice of America in New York, Hasina said, “I’m not bothered by political affiliations, family connections or social status. T...

World must take steps to compel Myanmar for Rohingya return: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the world must take all measures to compel Myanmar to create conditions enabling the Rohingyas’ safe, dignified and voluntary repatriation to their ancestral homes. “Rohingya crisis is a formidable challenge for Bangladesh … we want a peaceful and immediate resolution ...

HPM Sheikh Hasina for meaningful local and global partnership to achieve SDGs

Placing emphasis on meaningful partnership and cooperation at the local and global levels to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urged the world leaders to stick to their commitments that they had made for the planet and people. “Meaningful partnership and cooperation are equally essential, both at t...

HPM Sheikh Hasina seeks global collaboration for universal health coverage

Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said collaboration among countries at regional and global levels is fundamental to accelerate progress in the Universal Health Coverage. “Resource mobilisation to ensure Universal Health Coverage is a fundamental obstacle in many countries. Effective global partnership to formulate healthcare financi...