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Bangladesh will grow despite conspiracies: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said vested quarters are out there to stage various types of incidents in the country to tarnish its image before the world. "Bangladesh will march forward, no one will ever be able to pull Bangladesh back. Some incidents are happening … vested quarters unleashing these deliberately to tarnish the c...

Steps taken by the Awami League government to rehabilitate victims of communal violence

A series of steps have been taken by both the government and the ruling Awami League to rehabilitate the victims of communal violence to boost their confidence and ensure security for them. A total of 102 cases were filed accusing 20,619 people in connection with the violence against the Hindu community. So far 583 were arrested as part of the ...

HPM Sheikh Hasina directs partymen to increase vigilence

Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina asked her party leaders and workers to strengthen area-wise vigilance and hold peace meetings to maintain communal harmony. "Communal harmony will have to be maintained by ensuring intensified area-wise vigilance by our leaders and activists alongside arranging meetings and processions of ...

People will perform their religious rites independently in Bangladesh: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Describing Bangladesh as a secular country, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged all not to resort to excessiveness over religion. "Bangladesh is a secular country. People of all faiths will perform their religious rites independently here, which is enshrined in the Constitution. “Islam also echoed the same as Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (...

Take immediate action against the criminals involved in temple attack: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asked Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan to take immediate action against the perpetrators involved in the recent vandalism at Puja Mandaps and arson attack on the houses of the Hindu community. "She (Prime Minister) has again given clear instruction to the Home Minister to take stern actions against those who are behin...