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Comparing with Pakistan is unacceptable: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has come down hard on Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha for his observations in the 16th constitutional amendment verdict and his responses to criticism that followed.

Radwan Mujib was shocked to know about the law to protect the killers of Bangabandhu

It came as quite a shock to Radwan Mujib Siddiq, when he was told by his family that there was a law in the country protecting the killers of his grandfather Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Bangladesh's founding father was assassinated with most of his family members in a military putsch 42 years ago. Bangabandhu's two daughters, Prime Mini...

Zia’s role in blocking Bangabandhu murder investigation

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said Ziaur Rahman's role in blocking a British investigation into the assassination of Bangabandhu proves that he connived in the 1975 killings. She recalled the background and incidents to put the blame on Bangladesh's first military ruler Zia for the murders at a programme organised by the Awami League on Wedn...

Flood-effected people to receive food assistance till next harvest: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina assured the flood-hit people of the country of providing food assistance to them for three months until harvesting of the next crops and said that all the affected people would get relief goods.

Radwan Mujib was shocked to know about the law to protect the killers of Bangabandhu

  It came as quite a shock to Radwan Mujib Siddiq, when he was told by his family that there was a law in the country protecting the killers of his grandfather Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Ending Culture of Impunity

In order to bring an end to the culture of impunity, the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has successfully finished holding the trials of the 15th August 1975 massacre, which saw the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and almost his entire family murdered in one of the worst political massacres of the last century....

Zia’s role in blocking Bangabandhu murder investigation proves his connection to the killing: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said Ziaur Rahman's role in blocking a British investigation into the assassination of Bangabandhu proves that he connived in the 1975 killings.

Nation pays tribute to the Father of the Nation

  The nation today once again remembered the supreme sacrifice of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman with observing the National Mourning Day and paying glorious tribute to him on his 42nd anniversary of martyrdom.

HPM Sheikh Hasina pays respect to Bangabandhu at Tungipara

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing a wreath at his mazar here this morning on the occasion of his 42nd martyrdom anniversary and the National Mourning Day.

Some people always try to present distorted history: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Taking a swipe at those who deny Bangabandhu's contributions to the Liberation War, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said there are some people in the country who always try to present distorted history before the nation.

ECNEC approves project to free Chittagong from water logging

  The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved a Tk 5,616.50 crore project to free the port city of Chittagong from vexing water logging.

Bangamata was killed for her role in the Liberation War: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the assailants had brutally killed Bangamata on the fateful night of August 15, 1975 sensing her role in shaping the decisions of Bangabandhu.

HPM Sheikh Hasina welcomes EU’s willingness to observe next elections

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has welcomed European Union (EU) willingness to send an election observation team during the next elections in Bangladesh as outgoing EU ambassador Pierre Mayaudon called on her at the PMO.

HPM Sheikh Hasina for conserving Dhaka’s archeological sites

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asked authorities concerned to take steps to conserve the capital's archaeological sites in required cases with appropriate renovation at a meeting with officials having stake on the issue.

15 August massacre was to eliminate independence and ideology: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Accusing again Ziaur Rahman of his involvement in the killing of Bangabandhu, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the August 15 massacre was aimed to kill independence and the ideology with which Bangladesh was born.

HPM Sheikh Hasina for streamlining technical and vocational education

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina called for a massive restructuring of the country's education system integrating the knowledge-based and practical learning to further advance the overall development of the country. "A competent manpower is the main tool to carry out the development activities. So, technical and vocational education should graduall...

Memories of 1971, of a war

Soon after the historic election of December 7, 1970, I along with three of my classmates from Rajshahi Cadet College (RCC), went to Lahore to study there on “Inter-Wing Scholarships.”

BNP’s Proposed Vision 2030: Lacking Innovation, Clarity, Sincerity and Information

On 10 May 2017, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) unveiled its so-called ‘Vision 2030’ as a roadmap of how they will govern the country if they are elected to power in the next national elections. As will be visible from the following discussion, while some of the proposals in the document are well meant especially given that BNP h...

Old canals in Dhaka will be re-excavated: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said all old canals in Dhaka would be re-excavated for preserving surface water and water management apart from excavating new one.

HPM Sheikh Hasina for streamlining technical and vocational education

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina called for a massive restructuring of the country's education system integrating the knowledge-based and practical learning to further advance the overall development of the country.