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January 7 election ensured democracy and people's right to vote: PM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said the absolute win of the Awami League in the 12th national parliamentary election was the victory of Bangladesh, its people, and the continuation of democracy and development. The prime minister was addressing several hundred expatriate Awami League leaders from across the globe gathered at her offici...

HPM Sheikh Hasina focuses on three priorities as her new tenure begins

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the new tenure of her government would give foremost priority to keeping the development spree alongside containing the price hike of essential commodities and increasing people’s purchasing power. “Our prime task would be to keep continuing the ongoing development, contain the price of essentials a...

None can hinder the advancement of Bangladesh towards prosperity: PM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina today said none can hinder the advancement of Bangladesh towards prosperity since her party is voted to power again. "I firmly believe none can impede the advancement of Bangladesh as the Awami League is voted to power again," she said. She also said the absolute victory of the AL in...

Bangladesh’s free, transparent election impresses international observers

International observers have hailed the 12th parliamentary polls in Bangladesh as a free, fair, and transparent election, meeting international standards. Representatives from various international organisations and observers from multiple countries shared their impressions in a press conference at the Jatiya Press Club in Dhaka on Monday (Jan ...

PM Sheikh Hasina: Bangladesh set an example by holding free, fair election

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said Bangladesh has set an example by holding free, fair, and impartial election. The prime minister made the comment during a meeting with local and foreign journalists and observers at her official residence Ganabhaban in Dhaka on Monday. The prime minister said: "We showed that elections can be fair an...