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Rampal Power Plant will not hurt Sundarban: PM

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reiterated that the Rampal coal-based power plant would not cause any harm to the ecology of the Sundarbans and its surrounding areas. Referring to the present status of a same 500-MW power plant in Boropukuria, Dinajpur, the Prime Minister said, her government during its last stint constructed the first coal...

PM for developing the agricultural sector

  "Agriculture sector is one of the driving forces of economic development of Bangladesh. But the quantity of farm land is declining fast due to booming population, urbanization and setting up of mills and factories, On the other hand, the demand for agri produces is soaring world-wide. "So we will have to produce more foods from limited l...

National election will take place in line with the constitution: PM

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the country will run according to the constitution which was earned through the supreme sacrifice of millions. Urging the people to cast vote for Awami League like 2008 to complete the unfinished works of the present government, she said "We want to move the country forward while BNP is out to push the c...

PM emphasizes on constant research on agriculture

  "Without new innovation in the agriculture sector to produce more food and its diversification, it's not possible to maintain the present pace of food production, "We have to maintain the growth in the agriculture sector to protect our agri-based economy, ensure food security of the people, improve their living standards and rural employ...

PM-Ershad discuss current political issues

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad yesterday held discussion on the current political situation and the ways of holding a free, fair and credible election with participation of all political parties. The two-hour long discussion was held at Prime Minister's official residence Gonobhaban last evening where se...