Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today laid importance on preparing a well-thought-out plan for protecting vast sea areas acquired from Myanmar and India in the Bay of Bengal and use the sea resources for welfare of the people.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday signed two agreements with the government to give Bangladesh $111 million in loan to support the country's efforts to improve farmland irrigation systems and also to tackle river erosion.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today thanked the Malaysian government for its decision to recruit more manpower from Bangladesh.
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved compact township project for rural people of seven divisions involving Taka 424.34 crore.
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s historic Mar 7, 1971 speech that effectively declared Bangladesh’s independence has been selected as one of the most rousing and inspirational wartime speeches in the last 2,500 years.
The cabinet today approved the draft of "The National Shrimp Policy, 2014" aimed at boosting shrimp production and raising export earnings from the sector.
The cabinet today approved the draft of the "The Constitution (16th amendment) Law, 2014", subject to vetting of the Law Ministry, restoring the parliament's authority to impeach the Supreme Court judges for misconduct or incapacity.
Terming August 15 a 'Day of Stigma' for the Bengali nation, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the defeated forces of 1971 usurped power on this day after killing Father of the Nation along with his family members.
According to 2014 Global Peace Index (GPI) released recently Bangladesh is well ahead of India, Pakistan and Afghanistan in terms of ‘state of peace’ in the South Asia.
Bangladesh Mohila Awami League today arranged a milad and doa mahfil in front of Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dahnmondi in the capital after Asr prayers today on the occasion of the 39th martyrdom anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the National Mourning Day.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today placed a wreath at the mazar of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman here marking the 39th martyrdom anniversary of the great leader and also the National Mourning Day.
Taking a swipe at those who always doubt the quality of the country's present education system, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Yesterday said nothing could be accomplished smoothly if a good job faces criticism before its start.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today inaugurated the activities of providing machine readable passport (MRP) in 33 regional passport offices, directing authorities concerned to remain alert so that none is harassed in getting passport.
Outgoing Swedish ambassador in Bangladesh today highly appreciated Bangladesh's success in the education sector saying because of this success her country has decided to increase the number of postgraduate scholarship for Bangladeshi students.
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved "Matarbari 2X600 MW Ultra Super Critical Coal Fired Power Plant" project, which is one of the largest projects in the country's power sector, involving Taka 35,984.46 crore aiming at boosting power generation significantly.
The cabinet has reregistered its strong condemnation for Israeli attack on Palestine people in Gaza asking for an immediate end to indiscriminate killings and destruction.
The cabinet today approved a proposal for development of all land ports of the country to the level of international standard as part of establishing link with Asian Highway Network and Trans-Asia Railway Network.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the Civil Service Act will be passed very soon so that public servants could perform their respective duties properly.
'The National Energy Security Day 2014' was observed today with a call for motivating consumers to use energy saving devices to save energy for the development of the country.
"For God's sake don't kill me. When I grow up, I will work at your house. My Hashu Apa and my brother-in-law are in Germany. I beg you to send me to them, kindly." Moments before he was shot to death, this was the last appeal of Bangabandhu's youngest child, Sheikh Russell.
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