Swedish Prime Minister Kjell Stefan Lfven sought Bangladesh's support to Swedish candidature in the election to non-permanent membership of the UN Security Council for 2017-18.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina handed over 10 buses to 10 educational institutions to lessen the transportation problems of their students.
Sonar Bangla Express, second nonstop train service between capital city Dhaka and country's principal port city Chittagong, launched journey ushering in a new hope in the railway travel on Dhaka-Chittagong route.
Expressing her firm resolve to fulfill the expectations of the people, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said none could destroy the Awami League due to its roots in people and right decision of the grassroots level leaders during any crisis period.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said her government has taken initiatives to introduce circular road and river route through the rivers around the capital for smooth movement of the city dwellers.