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HPM Sheikh Hasina urges brands to help overhaul garment units

  Putting emphasis on adopting short, medium and long-term plans for boosting demands for Bangladeshi readymade garment (RMG) products in the world market, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon brands and buyers to help garment industry owners overhauling their factories.

Int’l standard sports village to be constructed in Padma’s char areas: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Announcing her government's plan for the development of the sports activities in the country Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said a spacious and international standard sports village would be constructed at the char areas near Padma Bridge.

HPM Sheikh Hasina directs parliamentarians to project Canadian court verdict before people

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has directed Awami League lawmakers to project before the people a Canadian court verdict that labelled BNP as a terrorist organisation.

Khaleda Zia and her party destroyed the dignity of Martyrs Day: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Coming down heavily on Begum Khaleda Zia and her party colleagues for stepping onto the main platform at the Central Shaheed Minar to pay respect to language martyrs, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said through this misdeed, they destroyed the dignity of the Shaheed Dibosh.

Nation pays tribute to Language Movement martyrs

  The "Amar Ekushey and International Mother Language Day" was observed across the country yesterday amid paying glowing tributes to the Language Movement martyrs.

Govt. to build Dhk-CTG Elevated Expressway over Dhk-CTG highway

  Scrapping the plan to construct a six-lane expressway, the government has decided to build a complete elevated expressway over the existing Dhaka-Chittagong Highway.

Bangladesh connects with second submarine cable

  Bangladesh Submarine Cable Company Ltd has been connected with the country's second undersea cable up to the landing station in Kuakata, said the state-run company on Tuesday.

Remain careful about the correct practice of Bangla: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged all to remain careful about the correct practice of Bangla language and particularly the new generation to be more cautious about spelling and pronunciation of words.

Uphold our achievements earned through sacrifice and struggle: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged everybody to remain careful so that none can destroy the achievements and successes of the Bangalee people saying the successes of the nation cannot be wiped out.

HPM Sheikh Hasina seeks support to accommodate Myanmar refugees temporarily

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sought support of international community to arrange temporary accommodation for Myanmar refugees in a healthy and safe environment in Bangladesh.

Climate change’s solution requires concerted and coherent actions: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Putting emphasis on concerted and coherent actions to address the climate change issue, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina renewed her call to the world leaders to create a global fund for water security.

Necessary Reforms Carried Out in Labour Sector: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said necessary reforms have been carried out in the labour sector to ensure welfare of the workers alongside boosting production.

HPM Sheikh Hasina Calls for Combating Terrorism Collectively

  Describing terrorism as a global phenomenon, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday called for combating this social vice collectively.

Cabinet Approves Proposal for Sovereign Wealth Fund

  The cabinet today approved in principle a Finance Division proposal to create Bangladesh Sovereign Wealth Fund aimed at making foreign reserves useful during the time of needs.

HPM Sheikh Hasina urges E-9 countries to integrate EFA initiatives with SDG-4

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged the E-9 countries of the UNESCO to align and integrate their initiatives of 'Education for All' with the SDG-4 to achieve the goal of universal education.

President, PM pay tributes to Suranjit Sengupta

  President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid rich tributes to veteran Awami League leader and former minister, Freedom Fighter Suranjit Sengupta, MP, by placing wreaths on his coffin at South Plaza of Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban here yesterday afternoon.

Literature can prevent students from steeping into wrong path: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina called upon the students to read books more to earn knowledge and know the world, saying that the practice of literature could prevent them from stepping into the wrong path.

ECNEC okays eight projects involving Tk. 5,535 crore

  The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved eight projects, including one called the 'Local Governance Support Project-3 (LGSP-3)' involving Tk 5,535 crore.

Bangladesh Ship Recycling Law gets nod: Tougher punishment if breached

  The cabinet gave the final nod to the draft of "The Bangladesh Ship Recycling Law, 2017" keeping a provision of tougher punishments for streamlining the country's potential ship recycling industry.

Awami League believes in democracy, people’s right to vote: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Expressing her firm optimism that next general election would be free and fair, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said Awami League believes in democracy and the people's rights to vote.