Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday termed the winning of the post of the chairperson of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) and the post of president of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) by two Bangladeshi candidates as democracy's world victory.
Terming the barbaric killing of Sheikh Russell on the fateful night of August 15, 1975 as the saddest side of the carnage, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said her government is determined to ensure safe future of all children.
Bangladesh has achieved sustainable progress in improving labour rights, working conditions and factory safety in the ready-made garment and knitwear industry in last one year.
The cabinet today approved a proposal for signing of an agreement between Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) aimed at boosting cooperation on controlling crimes.
Bangladesh is the best performer among the Saarc countries in reducing fertility rate and ranked second in achieving Saarc Development goals, according to the country’s planning ministry report.