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Constant 6% economic growth rare in the world: Kaushik Basu praising Bangladesh's economy

  World Bank's chief economist Kaushik Basu praised Bangladesh's economic growth over the last few years and said Bangladesh's constant economic growth over six percent is rare in the world.

Bangalis , when united, can do miracles: PM Sheikh Hasina

    After inaugurating the river training work for the Padma bridge, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that the Bangalis, when united, can do miracles.

PM Sheikh Hasina inaugurates main construction of Padma Bridge

  The long-cherished dream of the countrymen has become true as the construction work on main bridge and river training of the two-tier Padma Multipurpose Bridge formally began today.

There's no scope to deter women from employment: PM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said there is no scope to deter a country's woman from doing job in any plea as Islam has given the opportunity to the women and guaranteed their rights in the working place.

PM Sheikh Hasina for further enhancing military and agricultural cooperation with Sri Lanka

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina put emphasis on further enhancing military cooperation side by side with other fields between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

Bangladesh's IT export will exceed garments export: Sajeeb Wazed

  Reiterating his commitment to further help flourish country’s ICT sector, Prime Minister's Information and Communication Technology Affairs Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy said it is his personal goal to make Bangladesh’s IT export exceeding its garment export.

BPO Summit to kick-off tomorrow, first time in Bangladesh

  A two-day Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Summit on ICT industry will start from tomorrow in the capital.

ECNEC approves project for smooth unloading of crude oil

  The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today (Tuesday) approved the Installation of Single Point Mooring (SMP) with Double Pipe Line project involving Taka 4,935.97 crore to facilitate smooth unloading of crude oil and associated finished products.

Export brings US$12.88 billion in five months, 6.71 percent rise

  Bangladesh earned $2.75 billion in export earnings last November, which is 16.7 percent higher than the target for the month, according to data from Export Promotion Bureau.

Cabinet approves Gazipur and Rangpur Metropolitan Police Law, 2015

  The cabinet today approved in principle the drafts of "The Gazipur Metropolitan Police Law, 2015" and "The Rangpur Metropolitan Police Law, 2015" aimed at providing more legal and police services to the people of the two newly-constituted metropolitan cities.

PM Sheikh Hasina inaugurates YAK-130 trainer, AW139 helicopter in BAF

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today assured Bangladesh Air Force of giving all possible support for its modernization and enhancing proficiency and operational capacity of its members saying limitation of resources would not be a barrier to development of the force.

Work together for development and welfare to strengthen democracy: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina called upon all to work together for development and welfare to strengthen foundation of democracy.

UN General Assembly adopts 'Culture of Peace', proposed by Bangladesh

  The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has unanimously adopted a resolution titled "Culture of Peace" proposed by Bangladesh.

Govt set to introduce MNP shortly: State Minister Tarana Halim

  The government is set to introduce mobile number portability (MNP)system shortly to enable cell phone users to retain their mobile telephone numbers even after changing from one mobile network operator to another, state minister for Posts and Telecommunications Tarana Halim said on Thursday.

Protecting the rights of the disabled is everyone's duty: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said to be born with disability is not an offense of anybody or their parents. So it's the duty of everybody to protect the rights of the disabled persons, giving them space in the society.

Sheikh Hasina A Leading Global Thinker: Foreign Policy

  Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been named as one of the world's top 100 leading global thinkers by the prestigious Washington-based magazine on global politics, economics and ideas, Foreign Policy.

Britain is a time-tested friend: PM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said Bangladesh and Britain have strong bonds of friendship and share common values of democracy and freedom.

Bangladesh won't allow insurgency on its soil: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Emphasising the need for a peaceful atmosphere in the South Asian region, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reaffirmed Bangladesh's firm commitment of not allowing insurgents to use its soil.

ECNEC approves safe water supply project

  The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved a project for safe water supply in rural areas at a cost of Taka 799 crore.

Cabinet approves Bangladesh Bridge Authority Act- 2015

  The cabinet in its weekly meeting on Monday, has given approval to the draft of the Bangladesh Bridges Authority Act 2015.