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Put an end to wars, arms race for better future: PM Sheikh Hasina urges global leaders at the Global Gateway 2023

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday appealed to the global leaders to take steps for ending wars, conflicts and arm race to build a better future. “Human connectivity is the lifeline for peace and progress. We need to prepare better for future crises. We must restore faith in mutual respect and understanding among nations,” sh...

PM Sheikh Hasina seeks EU's GSP+ facility after Bangladesh's LDC graduation

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called upon the European Union (EU) to give Bangladesh the GSP+ facilities to support the country in its development efforts following the LDC graduation in 2026. "I hope that the EU will offer GSP+ to Bangladesh to support our development following our LDC graduation in 2026," she said in a statement at the sig...

Bangladesh signs €400m partnership with European Union and the European Investment Bank for renewable energy

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen together with Prime Minister Hasina on Wednesday launched the negotiations on a new Partnership and Cooperation Agreement to expand and develop the relationship between the EU and Bangladesh at the Global Gateway Forum. On this occasion, the EU, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Ban...

Awami League is determined to ensure equal rights of all people irrespective of caste and religion: PM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said her government is determined to ensure equal rights of all citizens irrespective of their religions and castes. “We always believe that everyone in the country irrespective religion and caste will enjoy equal rights,” she said while exchanging greetings with the Hindu devotees at the Durga...

PM Sheikh Hasina warns BNP not to engage in terrorism and arson activities

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today reiterated a note of warning that tougher actions will be taken against the BNP-Jamaat clique if they engage in further arson terrorism or destructive activities in the name of the movement. "BNP-Jamaat wants to take to the streets in the name of movement. They can do movement and we have nothing to say. But, ...