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Remain alert to protect Constitution and Sovereignty: HPM Sheikh Hasina to Bangladesh Army

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday asked the Bangladesh Army to prepare to face together all kinds of internal and external threats and be ready to protect the country's sacred Constitution and Sovereignty.

Build Kaliakoir Hi Tech Park protecting ecology of the area: PM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked the Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority to build up the Kaliakoir Hi Tech Park as a complete ICT city protecting the ecological aspects of the area.

Spirit of 7th March rekindled at Joy Bangla Concert

  Marking the anniversary of the historic speech by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on March 7, a celebratory rock concert titled “Joy Bangla Concert” was held at the Army Stadium on Monday.

Stand on your own feet and move with dignity: PM Sheikh Hasina to country's women

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina called upon the country's womenfolk to establish their own dignity through work and self-confidence instead of depending on others.

ECNEC approves 16 development projects

  The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved 16 development projects with an outlay of Taka 16,888 crore.

PM Sheikh Hasina for extend support to Saudi Arab's counterterrorism efforts

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina assured Saudi Arabia of extending all support to its counterterrorism efforts.

March 7 speech is an inspiration for the oppressed people of the world: PM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the March 7 speech of Bangabandhu is an inspiration for the oppressed people of the world who are still fighting for their political and economic freedom.

Cabinet approves draft law for Bus Rapid Transit

  The cabinet approved in principle a draft law to regulate the planned "bus rapid transit", a traffic system aimed to reduce the notorious traffic jam in the capital and its outskirts.

Bangabandhu's 7th March speech inspired the nation for Liberation War: PM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's March 7 historic speech of 1971 had inspired the Banglaee nation to get prepared for the freedom struggle with arms.

BJP leader lauds PM Sheikh Hasina for her dynamic leadership

  Visiting Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Secretary General Ram Madhab highly appreciated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's dynamic leadership that has brought stability in Bangladesh.

Russian Ambassador for 'Inter-governmental Commission'

  Outgoing Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander A. Nikolaev put emphasis on the formation of an "inter-governmental commission" between Russia and Bangladesh for further enhancing trade, economic, scientific and technical cooperation.

PM Sheikh Hasina stresses the need for PPP to accelerate country's development

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stressed the need for further strengthening "public-private partnership (PPP)" programmes to accelerate the country's development.

Bangladesh crushes Pakistan to reach final of Asia Cup T20

  A determined Tiger squad with never say die attitude put matters beyond doubt winning against Pakistanis on March 2 evening by five wickets setting a date with favorites India for the final of Asia Cup-2016 played for the first time in T20 format.

PM Sheikh Hasina greets Tigers for reaching the final of Asia Cup T20 Cricket

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today extended her heartiest congratulation to the national cricket team for reaching final of the Asia Cup T20 Cricket.

PM Sheikh Hasina inaugurates 125 ICT training centres

  In a major step to promote IT education and training at grassroots level, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today inaugurated 125 Upazila ICT Training and Resources Centre for Education (UITRCE).

IFRC honours PM Sheikh Hasina with special certificate for her contribution in 'Disaster Management'

  The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) has hououred Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina with "special certificate and crest" for her outstanding success in "disaster management".

ECNEC approves construction of small bridges and culverts on rural roads

  The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Tuesday approved the construction of small bridges and culverts (up to 12 metres) on rural roads across the country with an estimated cost of Tk 3,684.36 crore, aiming to further improve the rural communications system.

Government approved creation of two new 'Thana's

  The National Implementation Committee for Administrative Reforms (NICAR) today approved separate proposals for creating two new thanas (police stations) -- one in Sadar upazila in Narsingdi district and another in Kalapara upazila in Patuakhali district.

Cabinet approves the draft of "The Bangladesh Nursing and Midwifery Council Law, 2016"

    The cabinet gave its final approval to the draft of "The Bangladesh Nursing and Midwifery Council Law, 2016" incorporating a provision for constitution of a council to give registration to the professionals having degrees in nursing, midwifery and related professions.

IFRC will further consolidate its presence in Bangladesh: IFRC Sec-Gen

  Visiting Secretary General of International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) Elhadji Amadou Gueye Sy said his organisation would further consolidate its "presence" in Bangladesh by expanding the activities.