Jamaat, BNP used students as shield to unleash reign of terror: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said that Jamaat-Shibir and BNP used the protesting students who were demanding quota reform in government jobs as their shield to unleash their reign of terror. "They (Jamaat-Shibir and BNP) just used the students as their shield," she said when Italian Ambassador Antonio Alessandro called on

PM seeks UN, other Int. organisations’ cooperation for mayhem probe

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today sought cooperation from the United Nations (UN) and other international organisations to conduct a proper investigation into the nationwide mayhem to punish the real culprits involved in the attacks taking advantage of the anti-quota movement. "We're seeking UN and other international organisations' cooperation for fair and

Jamaat-Shibir in-guise intruded into quota movement: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said Jamaat-Shibir terrorists initially maintained low profile intruding in-guise into the quota reform movement "but afterwards they appeared dangerously in the front cashing in on the movement". She said this while Spanish Ambassador to Bangladesh Gabriel Maria Sistiaga Ochoa de Chinchetru called on her at her

We have to show highest honour to freedom fighters: PM

Highlighting the supreme sacrifice of the freedom fighters in achieving country's independence, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday  said all should pay highest respect to them always so they can feel proud being freedom fighters. "We have to show the highest honour to the freedom fighters," she said while handing over

Be prepared for going to moon

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Saturday called upon the children to take preparation from now on to make them worthy as they can go to the moon in future. "We will go to the moon one day. So, you have to take preparation from this moment," she said while opening "Bangabandhu Corner"

PM going to China with no objection letter from Delhi: Rizvi

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will be visiting China with a "no objection letter" from Delhi, BNP's Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi alleged Friday (5 July). "The prime minister is going to China with a begging bowl, seeking $20 billion. And, she had to get permission from India," the BNP

PM seeks enhanced trade between Bangladesh, Spain

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Thursday stressed the need for robust trade and commerce between Bangladesh and Spain for mutual benefits. "We want to enhance business between Bangladesh and Spain," she said as Spanish Ambassador here Gabriel Maria Sistiaga Ochoa de Chinchetru called on her at her official residence Ganabhaban. Prime Minister's Press

Govt to accept the best deal for Teesta project: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said her government will receive the most beneficial proposal for the country and its people over implementing the Teesta master plan project. "We have taken Teesta projects. China and India have given separate proposals to implement the project. We must accept the proposal which will