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People don't side with a corrupt: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina accused BNP of disrespecting justice system over its leader Begum Khaleda Zia's conviction on graft charges but feared the attitude to dwindle further the party's public support. "People do not side with a corrupt person," she said in an apparent reference to Begum Zia while addressing a huge public rally at this af...

Bangladesh's graduation to developing country is a befitting response to critics: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said Bangladesh's graduation to a developing country is a slap to those who forecast that Bangladesh will be a bottomless basket after independence. "A quarter during the Liberation War asked what the country will achieve after being independent and said it will be a bottomless basket. I think the Bangalees can give...

Bangladesh no more falling behind: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Highlighting Bangladesh's graduation from the LDC to the status of 'Developing Country', Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said Bangladesh is no more falling behind the neighbouring countries.  The prime minister said this yesterday while addressing a Children's Rally and Cultural Programme marking the 99th birthday of Father of the Nation Bang...

UN recognizes Bangladesh as a 'Developing Country'

The United Nations has recognized Bangladesh as a developing country in the month of independence and on the day of Bangabandhu's birthday. Roland Mollerus, Chief of the United Nations CPD Secretariat, handed over the letter to the Bangladeshi envoy in New York. World Bank recognized Bangladesh as a low-middle income country in July 2015 and n...

HPM Sheikh Hasina pays tribute to Bangabandhu on his 99th Birthday

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman heralding the nationwide programmes on the occasion of the 99th birthday of the great leader. The premier paid the homage by placing a wreath at the portrait of Bangabandhu in front of Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at historic 32 Dh...