A new horizon has been opened up in the country's shipbuilding industry as Khulna Shipyard today launched the work of two large patrol craft (LPC), the largest warship construction project in Bangladesh.
A recent survey conducted by a US organisation found that despite a continuing partisan divide on electoral issues, the ruling Awami League government gained support among a majority of Bangladeshi respondents.
Vowing to build Bangladesh Navy as a most modern and strong force to safeguard the country's independence and sovereignty, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said two submarines would join the navy fleet in the middle of 2016.
The government is going to enact "The Digital Security Act" to ensure safe, secure and optimum use of internet and information technology in the country.
The following is the translated version of the excerpt of an interview with Dr Vitaly V Naumkin, published by Prothom Alo on 3rd September, 2015.