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Mobiforge survey shows Bangladesh tops mobile users' list in South Asia

  Bangladesh leads the South Asian countries in the list of mobile users, leaving India behind, according to a report revealed by an international mobile research and development body called mobiforge.

Bangladesh to Import 600MW More Power from India

  India is in the final stage of concluding a deal with Bangladesh for sale of 100 MW of power from OTPC.

Bangladesh Economy Rapidly Moving Forward

  Amid the global recession, the economy of Bangladesh has been growing continuously for last five years – the longest period of sustained growth in the country’s history.

ADB shows interest to invest in Housing projects of Bangladesh

  The Asian Development Bank(ADB) has intended to join hands with the Awami League led government in ensuring the housing facilities for the country’s rural people.

PM Opens the Much-awaited Bibiyana Gas Field Extension Project

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday inaugurated the much-awaited Bibiyana Gas Field Extension Project and the newly constructed Bibiyana-Dhanua Gas Distribution Transmission line aiming to produce more than 20,000 megawatts of power by 2021.

Bangladesh Elected as the Director General of IMSO

  Bangladesh candidate Captain Moin Uddin Ahmed was elected as the next Director General of the International Mobile Satellite Organisation (IMSO) at a contested election held during the 23rd session of the IMSO Assembly in London on Thursday.

Strategic Steps Should Be Taken To Face Disability Issues: Saima Hossain

  Saima Wazed Hossain, member of WHO’s Expert Advisory Panel on Mental Health and Chairperson of Bangladesh’s National Advisory Committee on Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities recently participated in an international conference organised by UNESCO in New Delhi which focused on use of ICT to help people with disabilities.

Set Aside the Differences and Work for Bringing Prosperity: PM

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged the SAARC leaders for setting aside their differences and working on collective strength for bringing real prosperity of the people of the region.

‘Digital World-2015’ will be Held on February Next Year

  A four-day information technology based 'digital world-2015' fair will be held from February 9-12 next year at Bangabandhu International conference centre in the capital.

PM Receives Warm Reception in Kathmandu

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was given a red carpet reception as she flew in here today to attend the 18th South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Summit.

Cabinet Approve Two MoUs for Signing with Malaysia

  The cabinet today approved two instruments for signing with Malaysian for cooperation in the areas of tourism, culture, arts and heritage.

PM Launches Video Conferencing with Grassroots Officials

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today launched an extraordinary process of strengthening her government's communication with low tires of the administration aimed at expediting development activities at grassroots level.

Danish Entrepreneurs Express Their Interest to Set Up Gas-efficient Fertiliser Factories

  Two leading Danish entrepreneurs have expressed their interests in setting up more gas-efficient fertiliser factories in Bangladesh.

PM For Low Cost Healthcare Services and Intense Research to Prevent New Diseases

  Urging the faculties of BSMMU to do intense research, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the researchers of medical science must find ways for prevention of new diseases and provide people with low cost healthcare services.

PM Achieves ‘South-South Cooperation Visionary Award’

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has got "South-South Cooperation Visionary Award" of the United Nations for her extraordinary role in advancing Bangladesh towards digital system and the expansion of education through revolutionary concepts.

PM Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to Strengthen the Armed Forces

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today reiterated her government's firm commitment to further strengthen the armed forces for safeguarding the country's hard-earned independence and sovereignty.

PM Provide Financial Support to Poet Goon and Three Noted Female Artists

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Yesterday gave financial support to eminent poet Nirmalendu Goon and three noted female film artists. She also gave assistance to an organization working for autistic and physically challenged persons and a poor female living on selling flower. The Prime Minister distributed the cheques of the financial sup...

PM for Establishing Connectivity Between Bangladesh and Bhutan

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today put emphasis on establishing connectivity between Bangladesh and Bhutan to further boost bilateral trade and business.

ECNEC Approves Seven Projects Including Ashuganj-Bhulta Power Transmission Line

  The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) yesterday approved Ashuganj-Bhulta transmission line Project for sufficient power supply in the capital.

Cabinet Approves Five Instruments Including A MOU with Malaysia on Manpower Export

  The cabinet yesterday gave approval to five instruments including proposals for signing a SAARC agreement on the motor vehicle regulation and amendment to a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Malaysia on manpower export.