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People with Autism are integral part of the society: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has described the people with autism as an integral part of society, calling upon all to stand beside them to unfold their hidden talents."Don't neglect the people with autism ... they are an integral part of our society," she told the inaugural function of the 11th World Autism Awareness Day at Bangabandhu Internati...

Vote for Boat to keep up peace and development: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has described "boat" as the "symbol of the people" seeking vote for it saying Awami League's reelection in the next polls was crucial to keep up the peace and the current development spree. "Nobody returns empty-handed after voting for 'boat' . . . we delivered more than what we had committed," Sheikh Hasina told a ...

Cub scouting to be introduced in every primary school: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the government is going to expand cub scouting in primary schools.She said this while inaugurating 6th National Comdeca of Bangladesh Scouts at Charvanga of Haimchar Upazila here on Sunday.A project for expanding cub scouting in primary school level would get government approval soon, the prime minister said.&nb...

Seeking vote is my political right: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Stating that seeking vote for 'boat', the election symbol of Bangladesh Awami League, is her political rights, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said wherever she will go as the president of her party she will seek vote.  "Seeking vote for boat is my rights as I'm the president of our party. So wherever I will go I will seek vote for my par...

Lucy Holt receives Bangladesh citizenship

The government has granted citizenship to Lucy Helen Frances Holt, a British national who has lived in Bangladesh for the past 57 years. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina presented Holt with a citizenship award on Saturday. Her sister, Sheikh Rehana, and daughter, Saima Wazed Hossain, were also present. The 87-year-old British national has spent 57...