News

Bangladesh's economy is headed to a 10% growth: HPM Sheikh Hasina to Nikkei

In an exclusive interview with Nikkei Asian Review, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said Bangladesh's economy is headed for a 10% annual growth and has the potential to become Asia's fastest growing economy. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said Bangladesh's fast economic expansion will gain further momentum and hit 10% annual growth over the next thr...

Cooperatives movement should be expanded to agriculture sector: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Laying importance on strengthening cooperative movement across the country, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said cooperatives are a tested strategy to expedite economic development. “Cooperatives have a great and potential strength in our development efforts. However, the movement should be expanded to the agriculture sector to safeguard...

None will be able to suppress Bangladesh: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said, “None will be able to suppress Bangladesh … it’s advancing and will move ahead further.” She expressed her firm determination to keep up the pace of development, saying that she considers the premiership as a scope to serve the people. “Running the state and the post of pri...

Myanmar should take back Rohingyas: Danish Ambassador

Newly-appointed Danish Ambassador in Dhaka Winnie Estrup Petersen has said her country wants Myanmar to take back their Rohingya nationals as she called on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. “Myanmar should take back its Rohingya nationals from Bangladesh,” premier’s press secretary Ihsanul Karim quoted the ambassador as saying dur...

HPM Sheikh Hasina for S. Korean investment in power sector

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sought South Korean investment and cooperation in power sector and establishing ICT training centres in the country. The premier made the request when the newly appointed South Korean Ambassador in Dhaka Hu Kang-il paid a courtesy call on her at her office here this noon. PM’s Press Secretary Ihsanul Kari...