‘Bangladesh has traversed a long and difficult path from new nationhood devastated by war and famine to its undeniable influence as a UN member’ The United Nations (UN) family in Bangladesh has appreciated Bangladesh’s growth saying the UN is committed to supporting the government in every step towards achiev...
Visiting Indian President Ram Nath Kovind today paid rich tributes to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman recalling that being a youth over 50 years ago he was “electrified” by Bangladesh founder’s powerful voice. “I remember that I was inspired, as a youth, by the moral courage of Bangabandhu. Like millions of others, I w...
Reiterating the government's stance to pursue "zero tolerance" policy against militancy, terrorism and narcotics, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed her determination of building a developed Bangladesh. "We have declared zero tolerance policy against militancy, terrorism, repression on women and narcotics as we want to ensure peace and secu...
The nation celebrated the golden jubilee of its glorious victory on Thursday with a renewed a pledge to make the country free from hunger, poverty and communalism. People from all walks of life paid glowing tributes to the bright sons of soil who laid down their lives in the nine-month war to liberate the country from the Pakistan occupation fo...
Bangabandhu's grandson Sajeeb Wazed Joy came down heavily on Jamaat-e-Islami for its wartime brutalities and conspiracies geared towards strengthening the footing of Pakistan and wiping out the dream of freedom cherished by Bangladeshis. In a Facebook post from his verified account on Wednesday, he mentioned multiple anti-liberation activities ...
Paying tributes to the "brightest minds of this soil" on the Martyred Intellectuals Day, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's ICT Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy has said Bangladesh could even surpass where it is now had they been alive today. He made this observation in a post shared on his verified Facebook page, terming December 14 (Martyred Intellectual...
The recent US sanctions on Rab and its seven current and former top officials are politically motivated and one-sided, said Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday. No member of Rab is above the law and at least seven Rab men were sentenced to death in connection with an incident in Narayanganj, said Quader, also the road transp...
Prime Minister's ICT Affairs Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy yesterday called upon all to remain alert as anti-state and anti-government conspiracy is being hatched ahead of the next general elections. "Whenever Bangladesh marches forward fast, some conspiracies are hatched against the country. I noticed in history, conspiracies are flapped ahead of e...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called for ensuring easy transfer of available technologies to developing nations so that they can face the toughest challenges of the 4th industrial revolution (4IR) in keeping pace with the developed countries. Joining virtually the closing ceremony of a conference on the 4IR from her official Ganabhaban resid...
The Malaysian government has agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding with Bangladesh in near future to resume the recruitment of Bangladeshi workers. Malaysia's cabinet division took the decision at a meeting today, Bangladesh's Expatriates' Welfare Ministry said quoting a press statement of Malaysia's human resources ministry. In an audi...
Forbes has listed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as the sixth most powerful woman in Asia. She ranked 43 overall on Forbes' 18th annual list of the world's 100 most powerful women. In Asia, Sheikh Hasina was ranked below first female leader of Taiwan Tsai Ing-wen (9th overall), Macquarie group CEO and MD Shemara Wikramanayake (24), Pertamina...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stressed the need for building a peaceful world based on partnership urging all to use their resources in ensuring universal sustainable development abandoning arms races. "At this critical juncture (during the Covid -19 period) in the world, I urge the people to use their resources to achieve universal s...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has stressed the need for recommitting to work for strengthening further the 50-year diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and India by concentrating on people-to-people contact, trade, business and connectivity. This has become increasingly important for both sides, she said in a video message aired in a programme...
Prime Minister's ICT Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy on Wednesday urged all to join hands in building “Sonar Bangla (Golden Bengal)” envisioned by Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. “In this month of victory, let us channel all our thoughts and actions towards the same vision of building the Golden Bengal envisio...
Prime Minister's ICT Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy today said that Awami League has already delivered on its promise to build Digital Bangladesh by the year 2021. "We have another milestone to reach -- joining the league of developed countries by the year 2041," he said in a message shared on his verified Facebook page. Joy said this 50th year of v...
Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader said although BNP has created the wall of division in the politics, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina suspended the jail sentence of Khaleda, giving her an opportunity to take treatment staying at her home. He said, Awami League is not responsible for the legal complications created over the tr...
UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh Mia Seppo on Tuesday said the United Nations (UN) will continue its support to Bangladesh on the Rohingya issue. She made the remark while making a farewell call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official residence Ganabhaban. Prime Minister’s Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed reporters afte...
Once it was very difficult for Samena Begum, the 76-year-old woman in Chauddagram upazila under Comilla district, to withdraw her old age allowance from the bank but disbursement of the allowance through mobile wallet has made the process easier and comfortable for her. Samena Begum said that she can now cash out her government allowance from a...
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted a resolution to graduate Bangladesh from the least developed country (LDC) category. The decision was taken at the 40th plenary meeting of 76th UNGA on Wednesday (BDsT). Bangladesh will graduate from the LDC category after an exceptionally extended preparatory period of five years (the sta...
Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina today urged all to be aware against a group of people who are spreading propaganda at home and abroad even after so much development in the country. "Even after so much development, some people are spreading propaganda staying abroad and inside the country. (You) have to be aware of t...
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