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Visit to Netherlands strengthened bilateral relations: PM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her just-concluded visit to the Netherlands has added a new dimension to the bilateral relations between Dhaka and Amsterdam and further brightened country's image on the world stage, particularly in Europe.

PM Sheikh Hasina urges Dutch business leaders to be partner with Bangladesh

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina called upon the leaders of Dutch business and industry to partner with Bangladesh in investment, trade, profit-sharing and prosperity as the country has the most liberal investment policy in South Asia.

Dutch Queen appreciates Bangladesh's progress

  Queen of the Netherlands Maxima has highly appreciated Bangladesh's stunning progress in the field of economy.

PM Sheikh Hasina seeks more Dutch investment in Bangladesh

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sought more Dutch investment in Bangladesh's different sectors and urged the Netherlands companies to import world class products from Bangladesh at a competitive price for further boosting trade ties between the two countries.

Netherlands assures to support Bangladesh in implementing Delta Plan 2100

  The Netherlands has assured Bangladesh of implementing its Delta Plan 2100 by providing all kinds of support.

Bangladesh-Netherlands to work more closely to implement Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100

  Bangladesh and the Netherlands have agreed to work more closely for implementation of Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100 to make the delta safe and productive for the people side by side with boosting bilateral trade and investment.

Bangladesh-Netherlands signed four deals

  Bangladesh and the Netherlands have signed four instruments aimed at further strengthening bilateral cooperation in the fields of education and diplomacy.

PM Sheikh Hasina reaches Netherlands on a three-day visit

  A red carpet was rolled out as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived here last night on a three-day official visit to the Netherlands at the invitation of her Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte.

Awami League pays tribute to four national leaders

  The nation paid glowing tributes to slain four national leaders and the forerunners of the country's independence marking the Jail Killing Day today.

PM Sheikh Hasina's Visit to Netherlands Will Set New Milestone and Deepen Ties

  Ties between Bangladesh and Netherlands will be lifted to a new milestone as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to leave tomorrow for a four day official visit upon the invitation of her Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte.

PM Sheikh Hasina seeks supprot of people to find out the masterminds behind recent killings

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today sought cooperation of the people who want peace and development and have faith in the spirit of War of Liberation, to trace out the persons and their masterminds behind the recent clandestine killings saying it's time to forge unity again to resist the evil forces.

Economic Ties Between Bangladesh and Malaysia to Reach New Heights

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stressed the need for further boosting economic cooperation between Bangladesh and Malaysia, saying that there are scopes to increase bilateral trade.

Bhutan Pledges to Provide Cost Effective Hydroelectricity for Bangladesh

  Visiting Bhutanese Economic Affairs Minister Lyonpo Norbu Wangchuk today assured that his country would export hydroelectricity to Bangladesh at the cheapest rate.

ECNEC approves eight development projects outlaying Tk. 6,387 crore

  The Executive committee of the National Economic Council approved eight development projects with total outlay of Taka 6,387 crore including developing the necessary infrastructures and facilities for running the operations of Payra Deepsea Port.

Bangladesh considering Dhaka underground rail network alongside metro rail

  The government is considering developing an underground rail network in Dhaka to ease terrible traffic congestion.

PM Sheikh Hasina inaugurates Padma Water Treatment Plant

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said development activities initiated by her government could not be paralyzed by creating any turmoil situation in the country.

PM Sheikh Hasina for promotion of tourism based on Buddhist culture and tradition

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today inaugurated an international conference on Buddhist circuit, the first of its kind in the world, calling upon all to work together for the promotion of tourism based on Buddhist culture and traditions.

HPM Sheikh Hasina receives an "Open Letter on Travel and Tourism"

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today received an "Open Letter on Travel and Tourism" in recognition to Bangladesh's tourism ability of boosting socioeconomic growth and creating employments.

Government to complete construction of Uttara- Motijheel Metro Rail Line-6 by 2019

  The government is working to complete construction of the first phase of MRT Line 6 (metro rail) by 2019 instead of 2024 to resolve capital's nagging traffic congestions, according to the annual report submitted to the cabinet on Monday.

Rampal power plant wouldn't harm Sundarbans: State Minister Nasrul Hamid

  State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid said the coal-based 1,320 megawatt (MW) Maitree Super Thermal Power Plant would not cause any harm to the ecology of the Sundarbans and its surrounding areas.