Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urged the people of all strata to resist terrorism and militancy, saying these are not our path to tread.
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved 12 projects, including one for urban governance and infrastructure development, involving a total of Tk 10, 147.57 crore.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said Bangabandhu had sacrificed his life for bringing freedom of the people and now it's the responsibility of the countrymen to protect this freedom.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi described India as a "strong ally and good friend" of Bangladesh while Indian President Pranab Mukherjee said Bangladesh and India have succeeded in enhancing and intensifying their cooperation in areas of two countries' shared interest.
The nation celebrated the 47th Independence and National Day yesterday with a fresh vow to uphold the spirit of the Liberation War and build a "Sonar Bangla" as dreamt by Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.