“We must ensure that the Rohingyas can return to their homes with safety and dignity as soon as possible,” he said. He said, “Their crisis has its origins in Myanmar and its solution also lies in Myanmar.” He further said, “As long as that solution remains out of reach, all our efforts for regional connectivity, […]
He also said that China wants to help Bangladesh and invest in agriculture, green energy, ICT and manufacturing sectors. The Chinese envoy expressed his country's interest in forming a partnership for metrorail in Bangladesh. He said China is interested in importing more mango, jute and jute products and leather products. The envoy showed greater interest […]
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will visit New Delhi after the general elections in India but the date of the visit has not been decided, Foreign Minister Hassan Mahmood said in his office on Wednesday afternoon. When asked citing Indian media reports that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will visit India in the last week of June, […]
BUET authorities banned student politics after the murder of Abrar Fahad on campus in 2019. However, student politics is going to resume in BUET after the High Court order on Monday. In this context, the students urged the Vice Chancellor and teachers of BUET to take initiative to ban student politics on the campus. The […]
He said that around 2500 employees including Bangladeshis and Russians are working in this project who have acquired their expertise. The Prime Minister asked the Director General of Rosatom to utilize Bangladeshi expertise in nuclear power plant construction projects in different countries. Alexey Likhachev said that there were obstacles due to the pandemic and restrictions, […]
Sheikh Hasina also pointed out the import of spices like garam masala, onion, garlic and ginger from India and questioned whether BNP leaders would continue to use them in their cooking. “Spices, ginger and whatever is coming… no Indian spices should be seen in any of their kitchens,” he said. They need these spices for […]
However, Sheikh Hasina raised questions about Ziaur Rahman's loyalty to Bangladesh during the liberation war in 1971. He said, “The question is whether his loyalty was to Bangladesh or to Pakistan, because Pakistan Army officer Mirza Aslam Beg had written a letter to Zia for his satisfactory activities.” He also said, “(Mirza) Aslam Beg (who […]
In an exclusive interview with Whiteboard, the country's first policy magazine, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina explained her priority goals in setting long-term policies that will lead to increased living standards in South Asia's youngest nation. “The Bangladesh model is based on some indigenous values and policy continuity. Policy-makers need to consider issues such as our […]
Awami League will never let the country's democracy be destroyed: PM Hasina
He said Bangladesh was recognized as a developing country due to large-scale development by the Awami League government, while the nation celebrated the golden jubilee of the country's independence in 2021. He said, Bangladesh will start its journey as a developing country in 2026. “We have been able to take Bangladesh at least one step […]
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address the nation this evening on the occasion of Independence and National Day-2024. “The Prime Minister will deliver her address to the nation today at 7:30 pm,” PM's speechwriter M Nazrul Islam told BSS. His speech will be broadcast by Bangladesh Television, Bangladesh Betar as well as private TV channels […]
“I am deeply shocked and outraged by the loss of so many innocent lives,” he said. He also prayed for the salvation of the departed souls of the victims and expressed his heartfelt condolences to their families. Sheikh Hasina prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured.
Army Chief General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed, Navy Chief Admiral M Nazmul Hasan, Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Sheikh Abdul Hannan welcomed the Prime Minister upon his arrival at the National Parade Square. Cabinet members, advisors to the Prime Minister, Members of Parliament, Secretaries, foreign ambassadors, senior civilians and military officers were present on the […]
Prime Minister Hasina congratulated Russian President Putin on his re-election
“How do they (BNP and Jamaat alliance) want this? There was a caretaker government in the 2008 election and they got only 30 seats while the Awami League got 233 seats. They should remember this,'' she said. The Prime Minister said it is a fact that whenever AL remains in power people get food, shelter […]