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HPM Sheikh Hasina rules out the possibility of purchasing personal aircraft

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina ruled out possibility of purchasing new aircraft for her personal use or the president, saying that time for showing such luxury is yet to come in the country.

Visit to Hungary boosted bilateral relations: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says her visit to Hungary has boosted a rather slack Dhaka-Budapest relation.

All persons with disabilities to be brought under social protection program: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  The government is making a plan to bring all persons with disabilities from children to old-age citizens under a social protection program and for a constant survey to identify the disabled people across the country.

We won't allow our land to be used for carrying out terrorist acts: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Reiterating her government's "zero tolerance policy" against terrorism and militancy, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said none would be allowed to use Bangladesh's soil for terrorist acts against any country.

Slovenia expresses interest to strengthen bi-lateral trade relations with Bangladesh

  The visiting Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Forest and Food of Slovenia Tanja Strnisa has expressed interest to import ready-made garments, vegetables and fruits from Bangladesh.

Government starts toll-free national help desk number ‘999’

  The ICT division of Bangladesh has declared it has started a toll-free national help desk number of '999' on a trial basis.

Development to continue only if AL returns to power: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called upon the Awami League leaders and workers to carry out campaigns for the party to retain state power, saying that the country will fall behind if any other party comes to power.

World sees Bangladesh as "dynamically growing country": Hungarian PM Victor Orban

  Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban said his country is eager to boost up economic and political relation with Bangladesh as the world sees unexploited economic and trade potentials of this "dynamically growing country".

HPM Sheikh Hasina pays respect to Hungary’s national heroes

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid homage to the national heroes of Hungary at 'Heroes Square' at City Park in Budapest on Tuesday.

Bangladesh-Hungary sign three MoUs

  Bangladesh and Hungary has signed three Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to expedite cooperation in the areas of agriculture, water management as well as trade and investment.

Bangladesh, Hungary identifies five areas to boost cooperation

  Bangladesh and Hungary identified five areas of cooperation to revive their historic relations and boost up economic ties in future as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Hungarian counterpart Victor Orban held official talks here on Tuesday.

HPM Sheikh Hasina seeks comprehensive global effort for water management

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sought comprehensive global efforts for water management, urging world leaders to prioritise the water issues in their policies and actions, laying out a seven-point agenda involving the scarce resource.

New door of cooperation between Bangladesh and Hungary opens

  Hungarian President Dr. Janos Ader has offered opening up a new door of cooperation with Bangladesh in a number of areas including the introduction of a new scholarship programme for the students of medical, technology and agricultural science.

Cabinet okays ‘Child Marriage Prevention Act-2016’

  The cabinet has given its final approval to the draft of "Balya Bibaha Nirodh Ain, 2016" (Child Marriage Prevention Act-2016) suggesting strict punitive actions against marriage between boys and girls who are below 21 and 18 years respectively.

HPM Sheikh Hasina offers ziarat at mazars of Hazrat Shahjalal (RA), Shah Paran (RA)

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina offered ziarat at the shrines of Hazrat Shahjalal (RA) and Hazrat Shah Paran (RA) here this noon.

HPM Sheikh Hasina directs Bangladesh Army to be ready to face internal and external threats

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina directed members of Bangladesh Army to keep a "constant vigil" to face any "internal and external threats" for safeguarding the country's constitution and sovereignty.

ECNEC approved ten projects including three to ensure uninterrupted power supply

  The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved three big projects under power sector, including Power Grid Network Strengthening Project, to ensure an uninterrupted power supply system across the country.

WHO Director General lauds Bangladesh’s success in health services

  World Health Organization (WHO) Director GeneralDr Margaret Chan has lauded Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's success in reaching the health services to the doorsteps of grassroots people.

HPM Sheikh Hasina reiterates her determination for welfare of the freedom fighters

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reiterated her determination to do everything necessary for the welfare of the freedom fighters and their successors calling the War of Liberation as the "greatest episode" in Bangladesh's history.

HPM Sheikh Hasina pays homage to armed forces martyrs

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has paid rich tributes to the martyred members of Bangladesh Armed Forces on the occasion of the Armed Forces Day 2016.