The government has signed a joint venture agreement with two Malaysian state-owned companies to build a 1,320MW coal-fired power plant.
Appreciating the adapting capacity of the country's civil servants with new technology and innovation Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said a modern, dynamic and innovative civil service can take the country at the highest peak of development.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina directed field-level administrative officials to create awareness among the people so that their children don't engage in terrorism and militancy, saying that it is not their right path.
Prime Minister's Information and Communication Technology Affairs Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy expressed his confidence that the country would be able to create two lakh jobs every year from 2021 in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina came down heavily on the BNP leaders for raising question about the authenticity of the militants killed in Kalyanpur as she questioned what links exist between the BNP and militants.
Prime Minister’s ICT Affairs Adviser Sajeeb Wazed said Bangladesh built its basic IT infrastructures on its own while it now strives for ensuring the country’s stake in the global arena through innovations.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asked the BEZA to expedite the process of establishing economic zones according to the government plan to attract local and foreign investments aimed at creating job opportunities and ensure country's economic prosperity.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today gave 19-point directives to the deputy commissioners (DCs) of the country while inaugurating the four-day annual DC conference at the International Conference Centre of the Prime Minister's Office here.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked the Deputy Commissioners (DCs) to be firm and careful in enforcing law to ensure peace and stability through eradicating militancy, terrorism and communalism.
The cabinet in principle approved the draft of "The Bangladesh Shipping Corporation Law, 2016" aimed at infusing more dynamism into the activities of the state-owned organization by updating the existing law.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the spirit of the independence and Liberation War should be the basic and prime guiding principles for army while this should also be an issue of consideration for the officers promotion in service as well.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said Bangladesh is not alone in the fight against terrorism.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina renewed her firm resolve to clampdown on terrorism and militancy to ensure peace and security for the people, saying that her government won't allow any type of these social menaces.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina distributed the first-ever "Public Administration Award" at a function at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed that his country will extend all help to Bangladesh in its fight against terrorism.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said her government has given importance on blue economy and under the policy the government would start exploring newly owned maritime areas within five years.
Malaysian is keen to invest in infrastructure development and energy sectors in Bangladesh either through government-to-government or public-private partnership (PPP).
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina directed all the security forces to earn expertise in using modern technology alongside receiving training to fight terrorism and militancy.
Bangladesh government has signed agreements with a US-based company to construct the country’s first Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminal.
The cabinet approved a proposal for amending the existing "Treaty between Bangladesh and India Relating to Extradition" for simplifying the current extradition process of the accused between the two countries.