Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said former Grameen Bank Managing Director Dr Muhammad Yunus lobbied with former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to terminate World Bank's commitment of financing the Padma Bridge project.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urged the leaders of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) to give foremost importance to learning as enshrined in the organization's constitution and uphold its glory and dignity.
Describing the people as the "main strength" of the country, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina directed the members of police force to earn the trust of the people and raise their engagement in combating terrorism and militancy.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called for strengthening the programmes of community policing to build a safe and peaceful society and said the police have to be associated with democratic values and more friendly towards people.
A total of 132 policemen, including the two police officers who were gunned down during the Gulshan café’ attack of militants on July 1 last year, were awarded Bangladesh Police Medal (BPM) and President Police Medal (PPM) yesterday in a function of the 'Police Week-2017'.