Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina

PM meets Australia, Bangladesh teams at Gono Bhaban

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today met the members of the Australia and Bangladesh women’s cricket teams at her official residence Gono Bhaban today.

PM launches SSC results, says schools won’t reopen now

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has launched the results of Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations through videoconference.

Madness for money a disease

Terming the trend of making money illegally “a disease”, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday warned that her government would not allow anybody to lead a lavish life with stolen money.

Don’t try to cash in on Bhola incident

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday urged all to have patience and warned that those trying to take advantage of the Bhola incident will be punished.

Don’t waste water

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday urged city dwellers to exercise austerity while using water since a significant amount of money is spent on water treatment.

Search all university dorms

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said directives would be given to conduct searches at all educational institutions and dormitories to arrest goons to stop the recurrence of incidents like the murder of Buet student Abrar Farhad.

Festivals are for all: PM

The people of Bangladesh have learnt to move forward upholding its non-communal spirit, and it is a big achievement for the country, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said yesterday.

Hasina my inspiration

Indian National Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi yesterday said Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was a great inspiration for her for the way Hasina overcame personal loss and fought for what she believed in.

Feni water given; wait on for Teesta

With Dhaka eagerly waiting for the signing of the Teesta water-sharing deal, Bangladesh and India yesterday signed an MoU allowing India to take 1.82 cusec water from the Feni river.

September 4, 2016
September 4, 2016

PM hands out sports awards for 2010, 2011 and 2012

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina hands over the National Sports Awards for 2010, 2011 and 2012 among 32 sportspersons and organisers for their contributions to their respective fields of sports.

August 31, 2016
August 31, 2016

War crimes trial to continue: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reaffirms her determination to continue the trial of war criminals and says she is ready to make any sacrifice for the sake of the country and the people.

August 15, 2016
August 15, 2016

India-Bangladesh gas pipeline on the cards

In an attempt to boost mutual cooperation in the energy sector, India is planning to build an oil and gas pipeline with Bangladesh, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister of India Dharmendra Pradhan says.

July 20, 2016
July 20, 2016

Arrest of Gulshan, Sholakia attackers a matter of time: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina tells parliament that arrest of all perpetrators involved in the recent militant attacks at Dhaka’s Gulshan and Sholakia in Kishorganj is “just a matter of time”.

July 16, 2016
July 16, 2016

AL, BNP to discuss Bangladesh situation at UK House of Lords

Two high-profile delegations from the ruling Awami League and BNP are to attend a seminar organised by UK House of Lords over Bangladesh’s prevailing political and human rights situation on July 19.

July 13, 2016
July 13, 2016

Resist terrorism, militancy: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina calls upon the people to be united in resisting terrorism and militancy to establish peace and security in the public life.

July 9, 2016
July 9, 2016

PM meets president, apprises country’s situation

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina makes a courtesy call on President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban and apprises him of the country’s overall situation.

June 29, 2016
June 29, 2016

PM: Why Khaleda sheds tears for Fahim?

PM Hasina lambasts her arch rival Khaleda Zia for what she says “shedding crocodile tears” for militant suspect Golam Faizullah Fahim who lost his life in an alleged crossfire a day after he was captured by locals during a murder attempt on a teacher in Madaripur. Khaleda's criticism proves that BNP-Jamaat has link to secret killings, the premier says.

June 6, 2016
June 6, 2016

Forbes ranks Hasina as 36th most powerful women

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina demonstrates her strongest showing on Forbes magazine's list of the world's most powerful women. The three-time premier ranks 36th on the 2016 Power Women list, from 59th last year.

June 1, 2016
June 1, 2016

Law and order fine, PM tells JS

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina tells parliament that the country’s law and order situation is normal and people are getting justice as her government has taken various effective steps.