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Terrorism and militancy is now a global challenge: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  The Prime Minister said militancy and terrorism is not a concern of any single country. The whole world is reeling on the dreadful situation and a global consensus has already taken shape against the terrorists and militants.

In ASEM Summit, Bangladesh is considered as an important partner to fight terrorism: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said Bangladesh's participation in the just-concluded 11th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit in Mongolia has further brightened the image of the country and made it visible and well-consolidated on the global stage.

Connectivity is about seizing ‘strategic opportunity’: HPM Sheikh Hasina at ASEM Summit

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina laid importance on smooth connectivity among all countries and communities to secure peace, stability and prosperity saying connectivity should be taken as a strategic opportunity.

A national consensus has been developed in people against terrorism: HPM Sheikh Hasina to Shinzo Abe

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said her government is trying to find roots of recent terror acts in Bangladesh saying a national consensus has been developed in people against terrorism.

All will have to vow to fight against terrorism: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina called upon the people of all strata to be united to resist terrorism and militancy to establish peace and security in the public life.

Russia proposes Bangladesh to using own currency in bilateral trade

  Newly appointed Russian Ambassador in Dhaka has proposed to Bangladesh for using its own currency for the mutual trade aimed at reducing dependence on the dollar.

ECNEC approves five development projects worth Tk. 700 crore

  The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved five development projects involving Taka 700.08 crore. The approval came at a meeting of the ECNEC held in the NEC conference room in the city's Sher-e-Bangla Nagar with ECNEC Chairperson and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the chair.

HPM Sheikh Hasina for people's active role to uproot militancy

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina sought an active role of the people of all strata against the ploy to plunge the country into militancy saying the nation would suffer if militant activities continue.

Cabinet approves draft of BARI Law, 2016, aimed to modernise agri research

  The cabinet in principle approved the draft of "The Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute (BARI) Law, 2016" aimed at modernising agricultural research and making it more time-befitting.

HPM Sheikh Hasina for sharing information to fight militancy and terrorism

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina told the visiting US assistant secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs that sharing information is very important to fight militancy and terrorism together.

Government will be very tough to wipe out militancy: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Expressing her firm resolve to eliminate militancy, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina warned that her government would be very tough to stamp out the demon from the country.

People from all walks vow to resist militancy

  People from all walks of life vowed to resist militancy with coordinated efforts as they celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr on Thursday with due religious fervour and festivity, but amid sadness against the backdrop of the brutal killings in the capital's Gulshan area.

World leaders stand with Bangladesh in fighting terrorism

  Heads of state and government and international organisations, diplomats and political leaders extended their firm support to the Bangladesh's steps to combat militancy while they also strongly condemned the brutal attacks on a Dhaka's restaurant and near the country's largest Eid congregation.

Government to setup daycare centres at private industrial units: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the government will construct infrastructure of daycare centres and provide required equipment and materials if the owners of private industrial units give necessary land for the purpose.

HPM Sheikh Hasina for boosting trade ties with Mongolia

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina put emphasis on further boosting trade and business between Bangladesh and Mongolia for mutual benefits of the two countries.

ECNEC approves eight development projects involving Tk. 4,606 crore

  The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved eight development projects involving Taka 4,606.60 crore.

Cabinet decides to continue PEC and JSC examination system

  The cabinet sent back a proposal of the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education (MoPME) for introducing the Primary School Certificate Examination system from Class-VIII and cancelation of the existing system of Primary Education Completion (PEC) in Class-V.

HPM Sheikh Hasina inaugurated construction of Metro Rail

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday inaugurated the work for construction of the Metrorail which aims to ease traffic congestions in the capital city Dhaka.

Sweden seeks Bangladesh's support to win non-permanent membership of UNSC

  Swedish Prime Minister Kjell Stefan Lfven sought Bangladesh's support to Swedish candidature in the election to non-permanent membership of the UN Security Council for 2017-18.

HPM Sheikh Hasina hands over ten buses to ten educational institutions

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina handed over 10 buses to 10 educational institutions to lessen the transportation problems of their students.