Visiting Secretary General of International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) Elhadji Amadou Gueye Sy said his organisation would further consolidate its "presence" in Bangladesh by expanding the activities.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina laid the foundation stones of 10 economic zones, the first of its kind in the country, as she sought cooperation of the local people to set up those zones fast to build a prosperous Bangladesh.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina laid importance on moving forward the cultural movement in the country for artistic enlightenment of the people side by side with development of human resources, including women, for the country's socioeconomic progress.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said her government has a plan to introduce Dhaka-Chittagong express train service for easier and quick communications between the country's two major cities.
Bangladesh’s share in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has doubled, giving the country more voting power.