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HPM Sheikh Hasina proposes three measures to ensure food security in the Asia-Pacific region

Collaboration between countries in the field of agricultural research and education should be enhanced in order to ensure food security for the people of the Asia-Pacific region, says Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. “Food security is surely the most pressing issue for the people,” she said in her inaugural speech for the FAO 36th Regi...

Bangladesh-UAE to further strengthen bilateral ties

Bangladesh and United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to further cement the existing bilateral relations between the two countries for mutual benefits. The decision was taken at a bilateral meeting between Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum here on Tuesday. Bo...

The historic March 7 speech is still inspiring us: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said the historic March 7 speech of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is still an inspiration to take the country forward. "The historic March 7 speech is still inspiring us to take the country forward," she said. The prime minister was addressing a ceremony as the chief guest marking ...

Ensure research knowledge for wellbeing of people: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday urged the researchers to ensure that the practical use of their research knowledge is for the wellbeing of the country’s people. “The practical application of your invented knowledge should be for the welfare of the people. So, I also want to see what would be the impact of the research you a...

PM Sheikh Hasina orders to set up a universal pension scheme

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina directed the authorities concerned to set up a universal pension scheme for people aged above 60 and also for those who worked in the informal sector. The pension scheme was in the election manifesto of the Bangladesh Awami League. If an individual aged 18 or above deposits Tk1,000 per month, the savings will be ar...