Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Saturday said the opening of Dhaka Elevated Expressway is another milestone in the country's communication sector and it would play a significant role in reducing traffic congestion. "This (Dhaka Elevated Expressway) is a new milestone in the communication sector. I have inaugurated Dhaka Elevated Expressway PPP Project's
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Challenges of implementing Universal Pension Scheme
No sooner had Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the Universal Pension Scheme than the bloggers and online critics began frantically criticizing such a maiden initiative. Their arguments and screaming are meant to make citizens believe that the money being paid to the Scheme would be plundered. Against the backdrop of
Bangladesh did not request BRICS membership: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Tuesday said that Bangladesh didn't try to become member of BRICS right now rather it focused fully on involving with the New Development Bank, a multilateral development bank established by the BRICS states. "We didn't have any thinking that we would get membership of BRICS by joining
PM Hasina leaves Johannesburg for Dhaka after attending BRICS Summit
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left Johannesburg for Dhaka on Saturday afternoon, wrapping up her South Africa trip. She attended the 15th BRICS Summit held in Johannesburg on August 22-24 at the invitation of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. A regular flight of Emirates, carrying the premier and her entourage, took off from
Mass people are our only masters: PM
Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said that the ruling Awami League has no other masters other than the mass people of the country. "The people are our masters and we are accountable to the people only," she said in categorical terms while delivering her introductory speech
We want you as prime minister again
At a time when the EU Election Exploratory Mission is holding talks with different political parties in the country ahead of the upcoming general elections, business leaders rallied together and told Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina that they wanted her to remain in power. At an event on Saturday, entrepreneurs told Hasina
Armed forces strengthened to protect independence: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said that her government has taken adequate steps for overall development of the armed forces to safeguard the country's independence and sovereignty, but it has no intention to lock into war with anyone. "Actually, we don't want to get into war against anyone. Our eye
Now is time to act together globally to get SDG goals: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said it's time to work together globally to achieve the public health goals outlined in the UN Sustainable Development Goals. "This involves helping countries with less resources to improve their ability to handle health risks," she said. The prime minister said this while addressing the two-day
DMCH to be upgraded with 4,000 beds: PM
Only AL can ensure free, fair polls: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday firmly told parliament that only Awami League can give free and neutral elections in this country and it will continue protecting the voting rights of the people. "Only Awami League can give free and neutral elections in this country. I can undoubtedly say it," she