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Government signs deal with Malaysian companies to build 1,320 mw power plant

  The government has signed a joint venture agreement with two Malaysian state-owned companies to build a 1,320MW coal-fired power plant.

Innovative civil service can take country forward: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  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.

Create awareness among people against terrorism and militancy: HPM Sheikh Hasina to govt. officials

  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.

200,000 jobs will be created in BPO sector every year from 2021: Sajeeb Wazed

  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.

Conspiracy between BNP and militants needs to be examined: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  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.

Bangladesh became digitized with its homegrown innovations: Sajeeb Wazed

  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.

Establish economic zones to attract local and foreign investment: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  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.

HPM Sheikh Hasina give 19 directives for DCs

  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.

Fulfill your duties with more determination in maintaining peace and stability: HPM Sheikh Hasina to DCs

  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.

Cabinet approves the draft of "Bangladesh Shipping Corporation Law, 2016"

  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.

Spirit of Liberation War and independence should be prime guiding principles for army: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  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.

Bangladesh is not alone in fighting terrorism: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said Bangladesh is not alone in the fight against terrorism.

We will have to clampdown terrorism in whatever form it comes: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  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.

PM Sheikh Hasina distributes 'Public Administration Award-2016'

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina distributed the first-ever "Public Administration Award" at a function at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital.

India will support Bangladesh in the fight against terrorism: Indian PM Modi to PM Sheikh Hasina

  Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed that his country will extend all help to Bangladesh in its fight against terrorism.

Govt to take steps in five years to extract maritime resources: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  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.

Malaysia keen to invest in infrastructure and energy development in Bangladesh

  Malaysian is keen to invest in infrastructure development and energy sectors in Bangladesh either through government-to-government or public-private partnership (PPP).

HPM Sheikh Hasina direct security forces to gain technical expertise to fight terrorism

  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 sign deals with US company for LNG terminal

  Bangladesh government has signed agreements with a US-based company to construct the country’s first Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminal.

Cabinet approves proposal to amend Bangladesh-India Extradition Treaty

  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.