People from all walks of life vowed to resist militancy with coordinated efforts as they celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr on Thursday with due religious fervour and festivity, but amid sadness against the backdrop of the brutal killings in the capital's Gulshan area.
Heads of state and government and international organisations, diplomats and political leaders extended their firm support to the Bangladesh's steps to combat militancy while they also strongly condemned the brutal attacks on a Dhaka's restaurant and near the country's largest Eid congregation.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the government will construct infrastructure of daycare centres and provide required equipment and materials if the owners of private industrial units give necessary land for the purpose.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina put emphasis on further boosting trade and business between Bangladesh and Mongolia for mutual benefits of the two countries.
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved eight development projects involving Taka 4,606.60 crore.