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Bangladesh Army is fully ready to resist any kind of anti-state element, hopes PM Sheikh Hasina

  Reiterating her government's steadfast commitment to build a modern and all-round Bangladesh Army, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina hoped that the force is fully prepared to resist any kind of anti-state element to protect the country's unity.

After ensuring food security, Govt's aim now is to ensure nutrition for all: HPM SHeikh Hasina

  Vowing to ensure nutrition for all by speeding up the development of dairy industry, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina called upon the private entrepreneurs to supplement the government efforts to achieve the goal.

PM Sheikh Hasina inaugurates induction of 'Meghdoot' and 'Moyurpankhi' into Biman fleet

  Two more new generation aircraft has been added to Bangladesh Biman, reaching total number of its own Boeing to six in the fleet of the national flag carrier.

PM Sheikh Hasina inaugurates construction of cyclone centres in Barguna

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated newly constructed seven school- cum -cyclone shelter centres built in the cyclone prone southern coastal region of the country.

Awami League's council on 28th March

  Bangladesh Awami League has announced its triennial council.

PM Sheikh Hasina comes forward to help actress Rani Sarkar and Diti

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina once again showed a unique generosity of spirit as she came forward to the help of one of the legendary actresses of the country Rani Sarkar and popular film actress Parveen Sultana Diti.

None would be allowed to use Bangladesh's soil for insurgency: HPM Sheikh Hasina

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

We want to celebrate Bangladesh's Golden Jubilee as a middle income nation: HPM Sheikh Hasina

  Expressing her firm determination to celebrate the golden jubilee of independence by upgrading Bangladesh to a middle income country, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said her government wants to build Bangladesh as a dignified nation during the period.

PM Sheikh Hasina hands over Bangabandhu National Agriculture Award 1420

  Twenty-eight individuals and four organisations were today honoured with Bangabandhu Jatiya Krishi Puroshkar 1420 (Bangabandhu National Agriculture Award 1420) for their outstanding contribution to different fields in agriculture.

ECNEC approves Taka 8,286 crore more for Padma Multipurpose Bridge

  The Executive Committee of National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved the increased cost of Taka 8,286 crore for the Padma Multipurpose Bridge (PMB) project.

Cabinet gives nod to "The Jute Law, 2015"

  The cabinet today gave its final approval to the draft of "The Jute Law, 2015" by keeping a provision of maximum three-year imprisonment or Taka one lakh fine or both the punishment for violating the law to make the existing act more effective and time-befitting.

Government believes in inclusive development of people from every sphere: PM Sheikh Hasina

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said her government believes in inclusive development where people of every class, creed and caste would have opportunity to prosper, reports BSS.

Awami League came to power to serve people: PM Sheikh Hasina

  Reiterating her firm commitment to improving the living standard of every person of the country, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said Awami League came to power for serving the people not stealing the orphans' money.

Bangladesh’s growth to be third highest in 2016: CNN Money

  Bangladesh’s growth is going to be the third highest in the world in 2016, exceeding China’s. The country’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth is set to record 6.8 per cent in the year.

PM Sheikh Hasina received results of PSC and JSC exams

  The results of this year's Primary School Certificate (PSC), Junior School Certificate (JSC) and their equivalent examinations were formally handed over to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today.

Municipal Elections, 2015: A clean sweep for Awami League

  Awami League candidates with ‘boat’ symbol swept almost all of the mayor posts in the 234 municipalities that went to election on Wednesday. This is the first ever municipal election held under partisan banner.

Government’s approval rating reaches 66%, PM’s 67%

  The government’s approval rating has reached 66% in 2015 while the rating for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reached 67%, according to an opinion poll conducted by Nielsen-Bangladesh under the supervision of Global Strategic Partners and the International Republican Institute (IRI), USA.

PM Sheikh Hasina asked BAF to keep country's skyline safe

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asked Bangladesh Air Force to keep a constant vigil for the security of the country's skyline as she joined a ceremony of theirs that marked induction of officers at BAF Academy Parade Ground here.

Cabinet principally approves the draft of BNCC Law-2015

  The cabinet approved in principle the draft of "The Bangladesh National Cadet Corps (BNCC) Law, 2015" aimed at bringing the existing BNCC under a legal framework and establishing a separate department in this regard.

Bangladesh's hydroponics agro-system gets FAO's recognition

  A hydroponics system in Bangladesh, based on floating gardens, has been recognised by the United Nations' Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) for innovation, sustainability, and adaptability.