Work rising above fear and greed: PM to DCs

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday asked Deputy Commissioners (DCs) to perform their lawful responsibilities rising above all kinds of fear and greed to ensure the welfare of people and steer the country towards prosperity. "For the welfare of people, you'll have to rise above all kinds of fear and greed,

Govt wants to build knowledge-based society, says PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said the government wants to build a developed, prosperous nation imbued with modern and technological knowledge. "We want to build a nation imbued with modern and technological knowledge to make Bangladesh developed and prosperous," she said while inaugurating newly constructed Rangpur Divisional Headquarters complex building. The

PM urges physicians to spend time in research

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Sunday called upon the country's renowned physicians to spend some time in research alongside providing treatment to patients. "We're setting up medical universities for conducting research along with providing treatment as research is inevitable in medical science," she said. The premier made this remarks while addressing the foundation

No one will be allowed to play with people’s fate: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday warned that no one will be allowed to play anymore with the fate of the people of Bangladesh. "All, including Bangladesh Chhatra League and other associate bodies (of Awami League) have to remain alert so that the bunches of hyenas cannot play ducks and drakes

National transition strategy soon: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said the government has taken a step to formulate a 'National Smooth Transition Strategy', aiming to make smooth the graduation of Bangladesh from Least Developed Country (LDC) group to a developing one. "To ensure smooth graduation to a developing country, process is on to formulate

Invest in Research & Development, PM urges business community

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday urged the business community to invest in research and development for determining the product, product demand and quality to expand their businesses both at home and abroad. “I always put emphasis on research. It’s also needed in trade and commerce. You need to determine the

Country to manufacture its own aircraft, hopes PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday hoped that Bangladesh will one day be able to produce aircraft and helicopters as the government wants to launch training and research for engineers in this regard. "InshaAllah, one day we'll be able to produce aircraft, helicopters and warplanes in our country through research. I

PM for tapping Dhaka-Male full trade potentials

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday laid emphasis on fully tapping the potentials of bilateral trade and investment between Bangladesh and the Maldives. "Despite opportunities, we couldn't yet fully tap the potentials of bilateral trade and investment," she said while delivering her joint press statement at the Presidential Office here. Sheikh Hasina

Rose from pandemic by helping the neediest first: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the Covid-19 pandemic did not hit Bangladesh as hard as other countries due to prompt action to protect both the most vulnerable people and businesses. "Bangladesh could have fallen prey to Covid-19 but we acted fast to protect both our most vulnerable people and businesses.

Govt to strengthen Navy’s capabilities further: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Monday said her government has more plans to enhance the capabilities of Bangladesh Navy further inducting advanced ships, war equipment and technology to the force. "To further strengthen the capabilities of the Bangladesh Navy, we have plan to adding more advanced ships, modern war equipment and technologies