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Bangladeshi-origin youth shot dead by police in New York

BNP-Jamaat at one table after a long time

Dr. Yunus's acceptance of award from Israeli sculptor is like supporting massacre in Gaza: Foreign Minister

President urges to spread spirit of liberation war and communal harmony at grassroots

Moyna to screen in South Korea

PM demands Ireland's support to get GSP benefits in EU until 2032

Dhaka, March 19: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sought Ireland's support to extend the GSP benefits for Bangladesh in the European Union (EU) market to 2032 instead of 2029 to consolidate economic growth after LDC transition.

RADP of Tk 2.45 lakh crore approved for current year

Dhaka, March 13: The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved a Revised Annual Development Program (RADP) of Tk 2 lakh 45 thousand crore for the current financial year with priority given to road transport, communication, energy and power sectors.

Bangladesh to extract gas from deep sea to solve energy crisis: PM

Dhaka, Feb 28: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said her government has decided to extract gas in the deep sea to solve the country's energy crisis and investment is required for this.

World Bank MD announces Tk 7,000 cr donation for Rohingyas

Dhaka, Feb 26: World Bank Managing Director (MD) Anna Bjerde has announced a USD 65 crore grant for Rohingyas.

PM emphasizes on expansion of market for export products

Dhaka, Feb 12: Emphasizing on the expansion of the market for export products, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that along with the expansion of the market, the production of products should also be diversified.

British investors will get separate economic zones if they want: PM Hasina

Own Correspondent, Dhaka, 31 January 2024: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has proposed a special economic zone in Bangladesh to British investors, expecting large-scale investment from them for mutual benefit.

More attention should be given to foreign funded projects: PM

Dhaka, Jan 24: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has ordered to pay more attention to foreign funded projects.

Prime Minister Hasina asks Saudi Arabia to invest more in Bangladesh

Own Correspondence, Dhaka, 24 January 2024: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expects more investment from Saudi Arabia to advance the various steps taken by the government for the socio-economic progress of Bangladesh.

Sheikh Hasina's return was essential for Bangladesh: ADB

Own Correspondent, Dhaka, 17 January 2024: Asian Development Bank Country Director Edimon Ginting said that the return of Sheikh Hasina as Prime Minister was very important for the bright future of Bangladesh. Quoting ADB Country Director, Prime Minister's Deputy Press Secretary KM Shakhawat Moon told reporters, "Her (Sheikh Hasina) return was very necessary for the bright future of Bangladesh". He said this during a meeting at Ganabhaban, the official residence of the Prime Minister today.

Expatriates' remittances are key drivers of the economy: PM Hasina

Own Correspondent, Dhaka, 16 January 2024: Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that diaspora made a big contribution in creating global public opinion in the freedom struggle. Expatriates have contributed in every movement-struggle, liberation war. Now remittances sent by expatriates are the main driving force of the economy of Bangladesh. She said these things in an exchange meeting with expatriate Awami League leaders and activists at Ganobhaban on Tuesday afternoon.

Prime Minister Hasina orders to control the prices of daily necessities during Ramadan

Own Correspondent, Dhaka, 13 January 2024: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has directed the newly appointed ministers to take necessary measures to control the prices of daily necessities during the upcoming holy month of Ramadan so that the people of the country can live comfortably.

PM wants to boost bilateral trade between Bangladesh and Kosovo

Dhaka, Dec 19: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that Bangladesh and Kosovo can increase bilateral trade for mutual benefit.

PM invites Spanish entrepreneurs to invest in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Dec 13: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that Spanish investment in any sector of Bangladesh will be welcomed for mutual benefit.

PCT management agreement will help boost Saudi investment in Bangladesh: PM

Dhaka, Dec 7: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that the 'concession agreement' between Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) and Saudi Arabian company Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) for the operation of Patenga Container Terminal (PCT) will be more helpful in increasing Saudi investment in Bangladesh.

Agreement signed with Saudi Arabia regarding Patenga container terminal operation

Dhaka, Dec 7: Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) has signed a 'Concession Agreement' with Saudi Arabian company 'Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT)' to operate the newly constructed Patenga Container Terminal for the next 22 years on PPP-G2G basis.