PM leaves for New Delhi on two-day state visit to India

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday left Dhaka for New Delhi on a two-day state visit to India at the invitation of her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi. A flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines carrying the prime minister and her entourage members departed Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 02:03 pm. The flight is

PM to leave Dhaka for Delhi June 21

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will leave Dhaka for Delhi on June 21on a two-day state visit at the invitation of her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi. This will be the first bilateral visit by any head of government to India after the the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) formed its government for the

PM honours freedom fighters, martyrs’ families with Eid gifts

On the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina extended heartfelt greetings to all freedom fighters of the country, recognising their sacrifices for the nation. Continuing her tradition of honouring war heroes, the Prime Minister sent flowers, fruits, and sweets to war-wounded freedom fighters and families of martyrs residing at

PM calls for embracing spirit of sacrifice on Eid-ul-Azha

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday urged all to work for the welfare of the country and its people, inspired by the spirit of sacrifice embodied in Eid-ul-Azha. "Taking the lessons of Eid-ul-Azha, let us work for the welfare of the country and the people by being energized by the glory

BB takes right decision by fixing dollar exchange rate: Salman

Prime Minister's Private Industry and Investment Adviser Salman F Rahman on Friday said Bangladesh Bank (BB) has taken the right decision by fixing the dollar exchange rate. “The taka will continue devaluing as the dollar strengthens. Yesterday (8 May), the Bangladesh Bank made significant decisions regarding both the exchange rate and

Let’s build a beautiful future: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged every citizen to work together in the upcoming Bangla new year to build a beautiful future leaving behind the failures of the past. "Let's leave behind all the failures of the past in the new year and work together to build a beautiful future," she

Treat teen gangs with special approach to correct them: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday asked the authorities concerned to tackle teen gangs with a special approach instead of treating them like traditional criminals. The directive came during an unscheduled discussion at the cabinet meeting. The PM chaired the meeting held at her office in the city. "The prime minister has

USA wants to start new chapter of relations with Bangladesh: Salman

Prime Minister's Private Industry and Investment Adviser Salman F Rahman said the United States of America (USA) wants to start a new chapter of relations with Bangladesh. "The USA wants to work with Bangladesh to increase bilateral trade and investment, security cooperation, improve labor environment and combat climate change," he said. Salman

PM for expansion of export market, diversification of productions

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today laid emphasis on the expansion of export market and diversification of productions. "In order to increase exports, the market should be expanded alongside diversification of products," she said while leaders of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) paid a courtesy call on the premier at

AL committed to continue development spree in next 5 yrs: PM

Prime Minister and Leader of the House Sheikh Hasina today told the parliament that her government was committed to continue journey towards development in the next five years. "We have achieved success in every sector as the government has taken and implemented development plans and farsighted and constructive activities in the