PM asks ‘Smart Bangladesh Task Force’ to work to spread technology

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Thursday directed the "Smart Bangladesh Task Force" to work in spreading technology further among the common people, saying skilled human resources have to be developed in the country as digital devices are opening up new opportunities. "Digital devices are opening new doors before us, and that is

EBL Donates Tk. 27 lac to PM’s Education Assistance Trust

Ziaul Karim, Head of Communications and External Affairs of Eastern Bank Ltd. (EBL) on behalf of the Bank handing over a cheque of Tk. 27 lac to Kazi Delwar Hossain, Director and Smriti Karmaker, Managing Director of Prime Minister’s Education Assistance Trust at latter’s office at Dhanmondi today, August,32023. The trust fund was established

Opposition movement is welcome: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said her government has no objection to any movement by the opposition parties, but no arson violence will be tolerated. "I never tolerate any arson violence. It can never be accepted. But we've no objection to whatever movement or struggle they do," she said. The premier

Steps taken to make smart judiciary: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday said her government has taken steps to build a smart judiciary system in the country in line with the 2041 vision of turning the country into Smart Bangladesh. "We've made Digital Bangladesh. Now our vision is to build Smart Bangladesh by 2041. We've taken steps

BNP wants to destabilise country: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has alleged that the BNP doesn't want election, rather the opposition party seeks to create an abnormal situation in the country. "The election will definitely be held as per the constitution. BNP knows that the people will not vote for them. Why would the people go to

PM Hasina offers Nepal use of Payra port

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has offered to Nepal the use of its newly constructed Payra port during a meeting with her Nepalese counterpart Pushpa Kamal Dahal. The two visiting ministers met at newly opened Bangladesh-Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Room in the FAO Headquarters on the sideline of the UN Food Systems Summit.

It’s time for climate-smart agri-food revolution PM tells UN food summit

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday called upon the international community to consider transforming the food system a priority for climate financing by the developed countries. "Transforming food system should be considered a priority for climate financing by developed countries, with due attention to climate-adaptive agri-food system," she said addressing a

PM joins 3-day UN Food Systems Summit

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina joined the three-day UN Food Systems Summit+2 Stocktaking Moment (UNFSS+2) at the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters commencing this afternoon. The prime minister, who arrived here on Sunday afternoon, will also address the official opening of the conference as the special guest speaker. Around 2000

Hasina isn’t afraid of anyone’s threat: Quader

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader Saturday said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is not afraid of visa policy and anyone's threat. "...she (Sheikh Hasina) will never bow down to anyone," he said. Quader, also road, transport and bridges minister, said this while addressing a peace, development and citizens' rally organized by