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New Generation Will Create A Safe And Secure World : PM

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today expressed her firm optimism that the educated new generation would be able to create a safe and secure world for future generations to ensure peace and development instead of war and destruction.

Necessary Budget Will Be Allocated For The Welfare of Disabled People: Finance Minister

  Finance Minister AMA Muhith said Monday that necessary funds would be allocated in the next budget for the welfare of the country's disabled people, with a view to facilitating their education and training.

PM Seeks Japan’s Support For Overall Development

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today sought support of Japan for building a knowledge-based society, development of human resources and undertaking massive infrastructural developments.

Japan Committed To Provide 600 Billion Yen Of Assistance To Bangladesh

  Japan has expressed its commitment to providing up to 600 billion yen of assistance to Bangladesh from this year by fully taking into account the proper and smooth implementation of projects.

Bangladesh-Japan Committed To Elevate Friendship To Partnership

  Recognizing the long-standing relations between the two countries based on shared values of peace, democracy, human rights and rule of law, Bangladesh and Japan today affirmed their commitment to further strengthen bilateral cooperation by elevating the friendly relationship to a new partnership.

PM Meets Emperor Akihito

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today had an audience with Japanese Emperor Akihito at Imperial Palace here this afternoon and invited him to visit Bangladesh at a convenient time.

Bangladesh Has Been Awarded For Contributing In Peacekeeping

  Bangladesh has been awarded to contribute in peacekeeping around the world through United Nations Peacekeeping Mission. United Nations Association (USA) and Better World Campaign have given the award.

Mobile Banking Revolution In Bangladesh

  Mobile Banking service has ignited a revolution in country’s banking sector which has accelerated our economy especially in rural areas.

PM Seeks Nurturing The Beautiful Relation Between Bangladesh-Japan

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina launched her four-day busy schedule in Tokyo on Sunday with meeting friends and former Japanese envoys to Bangladesh, recalling their contribution to Bangladesh’s liberation and services for consolidating relationship between the two countries.

Japan Accorded Red Carpet Reception To PM

  A red carpet reception was accorded to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as she arrived here today on a four-day official visit at the invitation of her Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe.

75 Percent People Of Pirozpur Have Access To Drinking Water Now

  Government has been able to provide drinking water in five years to 75 percent people of Pirozpur District.

Germany keen To Invest In Bangladesh

  Germany wants to invest in expansion and development of railway network, in-land water transportation, water treatment and waste management sectors. They are also highly interested to invest in Bangladesh for a factory for spare parts machinery for the regional market and considering producing electricity from garbage and waste as well.

PM Flies To Japan

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left here tonight on a four-day official visit to Japan at the invitation of her Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe.

WHO Praised Bangladesh’s Community Health Program And Success In Health Sector

  World Health Organisation (WHO) has lauded the government's community health clinic programme and continued success of the country's health sector.

PM Urged To Make Fisheries As Main Forex Earning Sector

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon the officials to make the fisheries and livestock sector as one of the main foreign exchange earning sector of the country.

Bangladesh Can Play Important Role In Addressing World Food Challenges

  Bangladesh is a leading country for fisheries produce and can play a significant role in the growing food demand for the world in the future, a UN report says.

January’s Election Was Held Constitutionally: Japanese Ambassador

  Japanese Ambassador in Dhaka Shiro Sadoshima today said his country was comfortable with the incumbent government in Bangladesh since it was reinstalled following a legitimate election under the constitution.

Bangladesh’s per capita income reached $1180

  The per capita income of Bangladesh has now reached at US$ 1180, which was US$ 1044 earlier, Planning Minister A H M Mustafa Kamal revealed it after the ECNEC meeting on 21st May, 2014.

Pharmaceuticals: A Rapid-growing Export Industry

  A turnaround in Bangladesh's pharmaceutical industry opens a new export sector creating jobs and boosting economic growth.

The Region Will Prosper If South Asian Nations Work Together: PM

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday stressed the need for working together by the South Asian nations to further accelerate the economic development of the region.