Apply innovations to build Bangladesh: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday asked the BCS officers to utilise their innovative power and talents in building Bangladesh smartly.  "In continuation of the works (the progress) we've done, you all will have to think afresh how this country can be built in more nice ways by utilizing your innovative

Govt trying its best to keep economy vibrant: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said her government has been trying its best to keep the country's economy vibrant even though the world is going through an economic recession.  "When the whole world is passing through a recession caused by the Covid-19, the Ukraine war and others, our effort is

Step up vigilance against militancy: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Saturday asked the people to remain vigilant against militancy, terrorism, drugs and corruption, asserting that her government will continue its drive against the evils. “Our drive against militancy, terrorism, drugs and corruption will be continued. All of you must remain cautious regarding this matter,” she said. The prime

Country almost self-sufficient in cardiac treatment: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday said the country's health sector has witnessed significant progress despite various limitations over the last 14 years. "Bangladesh is now almost self-sufficient in cardiac care. Bangladesh has the capacity to treat 95 to 98 percent of cardiovascular diseases as skilled manpower, modern technology and equipment

PM asks scientists to continue research for increased yield

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday reiterated her call to scientists to put extra efforts on research to attain excellence in agricultural production.  "I always think that without research it is not possible to attain excellence. As we are agriculture dependent country, we have given extra importance on agriculture," she said.  The

Lobbying foreigners won’t bring BNP to power: PM

Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina Wednesday called upon the countrymen to boycott the parties formed illegally by military dictators and remain vigilant against them. "It is impossible to assume power by lobbying foreigners... It seems like someone coming from outside will take the BNP to power through

PM seeks UN support to relocate Rohingyas to Bhasan Char

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday urged the United Nations to help Bangladesh in relocating Rohingyas to Bhashan Char island.  She made the plea while UN resident coordinator Gwyn Lewis called on her at her official residence, Ganabhaban.  PM's Speech Writer M Nazrul Islam told reporters that the prime minister mentioned that

PM for modernizing Coast Guard to boost blue economy

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said the government has adopted a plan to increase the number of ships, equipment and manpower for Coast Guard as per the Vision 2030 and Vision 2041 modernisation plans for ensuring blue economy and security at sea.    "Procurement of four more OPVs, nine replacement

Will correct if opposition can find my failure: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said that she stands ready for correction if the opposition parties can find out any failure of her government. She said this while responding to a question from Jatiya Party lawmaker Fakhrul Imam during PM's question hour in Parliament. "People will judge the successes and failures.