PM urges Thailand to invest in Bangladesh medical

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday asked Thailand to explore the possibility of investing in hospitals and medical facilities in Bangladesh. She also sought Thai investments in special economic zones and hi-tech parks of Bangladesh. "We discussed the possibility of cooperation on training and capacity building for Bangladeshi medical personnel. I also

PM for building hunger, poverty-free Sonar Bangla

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday (16 April) urged the countrymen to work together with the government for building a non-communal, hunger and poverty-free, developed and prosperous "Sonar Bangla" cum "Smart Bangladesh" as dreamt by Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. In a message on the eve of the

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

PM seeks more ADB support for people’s socioeconomic development

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today sought further robust support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to expedite Bangladesh's endeavor for its people's socioeconomic development as ADB Vice President (Sector and Themes) Fatima Yasmin called on her here. "Our main goal is people's socioeconomic development and inclusive advancement as the government is

newer jute products, its overseas markets: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked for finding out newer jute products and their fresh overseas markets for enhanced export of the golden fibre to build a developed and prosperous "Sonar Bangladesh". "Discover diversified jute products and explore their new markets abroad to increase its exports as the environment friendly product

Work equally with men to build Bangladesh: PM Hasina tells women

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday asked the women to build the country, contributing to the society equally alongside their male counterparts. “Today if we have to progress economically, and men and women can build a country equally with their work,” she said. The premier was addressing a discussion and Joyeeta Award-giving

BGB being equipped with smart technology to protect frontiers: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the government has been equipping BGB with state-of-the-art technology to ensure foolproof security at the frontiers and tackle transnational crimes. "Smart digital surveillance and technical response system have been installed at borders aimed at ensuring foolproof security and facing inter-country terrorism," she said. The premier was

PM asks for Clamp down on illegal hoarding of commodities

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday asked the field-level administration to take stern action against illegal hoarders of commodities and ensure smooth supply of essential items to the consumers during the upcoming month of Ramadan. "During the Ramadan, some businesses are there who always want to make extra profit by hoarding