The PM said that after August 1975, common people had lost confidence in the army. He referred to the role of some disgruntled army personnel in the assassination of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and most of his family members on August 15, 1975. He said that since first coming to power in 1996, he has…
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will return home from Bangkok tomorrow after completing her six-day official visit to Thailand. “Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to depart from Bangkok tomorrow morning (local time),” sources in the PM's press wing said. Sheikh Hasina arrived here on the afternoon of April 24 on a bilateral and multilateral visit…
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,…
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…
After paying floral tributes, the President, the Prime Minister and the King stood in silence for some time to express their deep respect for the memories of the martyrs of the great liberation war of 1971. A smart contingent of Bangladesh Army, Navy and Air Force presented the state salute when the bugle sounded the…
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today handed over the country's highest national civilian award “Independence Awards-2024” (Independence Awards-2024) to 10 eminent individuals for their outstanding contributions in their respective fields at the national level. He distributed the awards among the recipients at a ceremony at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium here this morning. Brave freedom fighters Qazi…
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…
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said her government is transforming the Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) into a modern and three-dimensional force by adding cutting-edge smart technologies, ships and helicopters to meet the challenges of the 21st century. He said, “No one will be left behind. The Coast Guard will be enabled to meet the…
Intensify campaign against food hoarding, fake currency: PM tells RAB
Divisional commissioners and deputy commissioners of the districts attended the four-day conference, which will conclude on Wednesday. “In the supply chain, problems are created or attempts are made to create artificial crisis of goods. There are some hoarders who allow the goods to rot but do not supply the goods in the market. Strict legal…
Earlier, US President Joe Biden had written to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressing his desire to work together to achieve Bangladesh's economic goals. He also expressed his desire to partner with Bangladesh on a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. As the two countries begin the next chapter of the US-Bangladesh partnership, Biden…
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her recent election victory and re-appointment as Prime Minister of Bangladesh. In a congratulatory letter, Layne said he looked forward to continuing to work with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to further strengthen relations between the EU and Bangladesh in the coming…
Amar Ekushey does not teach us to bow our heads: PM Hasina