Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urged everybody to shield the youths against evil vices like militancy, terrorism and drug through fostering sports and cultural activities.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said her government is going to launch "village rationing" very soon for the extreme poor and disabled people.
Highly appreciating Bangladesh's stunning success in socioeconomic development, newly appointed Australian High Commissioner in Dhaka Julia Niblett described Bangladesh as the "champion of economic development and women empowerment".
Outgoing Norwegian ambassador Merete Lundemo has expressed her country's interest in making more investment in Bangladesh, especially in the health, telecom and shipbuilding sectors.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina firmly reiterated the involvement of military dictator Ziaur Rahman in the brutal killing of Bangabandhu on the dreadful night of August 15.