Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urged the officials of the shipping ministry and all its departments concerned to work sincerely for making the river routes safe and secure for passengers and goods.
Bangladesh has withdrawn its candidature from the Asia Pacific Group for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council and extended support in favour of Japan.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed her firm optimism that the friendship and understanding between Bangladesh and Japan would be substantially augmented in the coming days.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged the Japanese businessmen to make more investment in Bangladesh, especially in the high-tech manufacturing, as the country is giving highest scopes for the foreign investors.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said her government would take every step to ensure the right of the hilly people on their lands.