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BNP has to explain source of crore dollars for appointing lobbyists: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister and Leader of the House Sheikh Hasina told the parliament today that BNP has to explain the source of crore dollars it has given to lobbyists as part of their anti-state conspiracy and tarnish country's image before the world. "BNP has to answer and explain from where they have got lakhs or crores of dollars to give foreign firms...

Govt plans to build shipyard in Payra: FDI $1.58 billion in the offing

The government looks to set up a shipbuilding facility in partnership with foreign investors at the Payra seaport in Patuakhali with an investment of $1.58 billion to cut import dependence for vessels and market ships globally. State-run Bangladesh Steel and Engineering Corporation (BSEC) under the industries ministry will provide land to Genti...

HPM Sheikh Hasina for upholding democracy through pro-people policing

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked police personnel to discharge their duties with utmost professionalism and uphold democracy in the country apart from maintaining peace and stability. "I believe every police personnel will perform his or her duties with professionalism to maintain peace and stability in the country and uphold democracy th...

None can stop Bangladesh's advancement: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime minister Sheikh Hasina Wednesday expressed her firm conviction that none can stop the indomitable pace of the country's advancement as it has become a "role model" of development before the world. "Bangladesh is an independent country. None can ever stop the indomitable pace of Bangladesh's advancement. It is much needed to march Banglade...

Awami League places four proposals to President to strengthen EC

Bangladesh Awami League, during the talks with President M Abdul Hamid today placed some proposals, including enacting new law, strengthening the Election Commission (EC) and using EVM like technologies in the polls. The ruling party AL led by its president and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina gave the proposals as she led the 10-member delegation ...