Follow the chain of command: PM to BGB personnel

Stressing the importance of following the chain of command, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday directed the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel to perform their responsibilities with patriotism, honesty and discipline. "I expect you to discharge your respective responsibilities with patriotism, honesty and discipline," she said. The Prime Minister was addressing the

Remain alert about Omicron: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has instructed everyone to be alert about the new Covid-19 variant "Omicron". The prime minister gave the directive during an unscheduled discussion at a cabinet meeting on Monday, said Cabinet Secretary Khandaker Anwarul Islam at a briefing on the same day. The meeting was attended by the prime

Soldiers ready to build prosperous Bangladesh: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said soldiers have been prepared for making Bangladesh a developed country by 2041 as the young generation is availing of the opportunities to flourish their talents in this Digital Bangladesh. "Now, I don't have to worry any more. Of course, Bangladesh would be a developed

Focus on quality products to boost exports: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday asked all concerned to produce products that meet the global standards to enlarge the country's export basket. "All need to focus on producing the products of international standards," she said while inaugurating weeklong Ninth National SME Product Fair 2021 at Bangabandhu International Conference Center. The Prime

PM urges armed forces to work as frontline soldiers

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday asked the members of the Bangladesh Armed Forces to work as 'frontline soldiers' to implement the Perspective Plan 2041 to make Bangladesh a developed country. "Work as frontline soldiers to implement the 2041 perspective plan being imbued with patriotism. I expect it from the members

Return to classrooms; don’t damage vehicles: PM to students

Asking the students staging demonstrations on the streets to return to their educational institutions, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said it is not their duty to damage vehicles. "Please don't do this, please get back to your respective educational institutions, engage in your studies, those who are responsible (in recent

Dhaka-Delhi relations scale newer heights: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said the relations between Bangladesh and India have reached a new level. The Prime Minister said this when Indian High Commissioner Vikram Kumar Doraiswami met her at her official residence Ganobhaban. PM's Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed reporters after the meeting. Karim said both the Prime Minister

Graduation to help brand Bangladesh: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said Bangladesh's graduation to a developing country will help all brand the country in a greater way before the world. "This graduation from the LDC has created many opportunities for Bangladesh. I think it's another milestone in the development journey of Bangladesh. It has created

PM seeks ASEM investment in climate projects

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Friday sought investment from the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) partners in Bangladesh's long-term climate projects such as Delta Plan. "I invite all interested ASEM partners to invest in projects under our long-term Bangladesh Delta Plan and Mujib Climate Prosperity Plan," she said. The prime minister said this in a

PM for strengthening connectivity with Maldives

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday stressed the need for strengthening connectivity between Bangladesh and Maldives for the development of trade and commerce. "If the connectivity is strengthened, the bilateral trade and commerce between the two countries will improve further," she said at a meeting with visiting Maldives Vice President Faisal