Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

Hasina’s 5th term: A new team up against stiff challenges

Awami League President Sheikh Hasina took oath as the prime minister for the fourth consecutive term and formed government with 37 ministers yesterday.

Mamata slams Indian govt for not inviting her to be part of PM Hasina’s India tour

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today (September 8, 2022) slammed the Indian government for not inviting her to be a part of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's India visit.

Hasina greets Macron on being re-elected as French president

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today greeted Emmanuel Macron on his re-election as the President of the French Republic.

Hasina 43rd on Forbes’ most powerful women list

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been ranked 43rd on Forbes’ list of the most powerful women in the world.

Plant more trees for a greener future: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon all, including the leaders and activists of Awami League and its associate bodies, to plant at least three saplings to make Bangladesh a much greener country.

PM Hasina welcomes Modi at Dhaka airport

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Dhaka on a two-day official visit to take part in the golden jubilee celebration of Bangladesh's independence and Mujib Borsho – birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Hasina welcomes Bhutan PM at airport

Bhutan Premier Dr Lotay Tshering today arrived in Dhaka to a red-carpet welcome by Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who drove to the airport to greet the visiting leader in a departure from protocol.

Historic 7th March: PM pays homage to Bangabandhu

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on the occasion of the historic March 7.

Worthy citizens needed to sustain recognition as developing country: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the government is committed to sustaining the recognition as a developing country by expanding education, and having an upskilled workforce, worthy citizens.

May 4, 2020
May 4, 2020

Markets to reopen before Eid: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says the government has decided to reopen markets before Eid-ul-Fitr and instruction has been given in this regard.

April 29, 2020
April 29, 2020

Cooperation and not isolation will help us fight Covid-19: PM Sheikh Hasina

As the world tackles Covid-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina calls for a new kind of approach that fosters cooperation, and not isolation, among all stakeholders in an article published by the World Economic Forum.

April 27, 2020
April 27, 2020

Educational institutions may remain closed till September: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says all educational institutions will remain closed till September if situation caused by the coronavirus outbreak does not improve.

April 22, 2020
April 22, 2020

Maldives president thanks Sheikh Hasina for sending medical equipment

Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih expresses his gratitude to Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for sending medical equipment and relief materials to his country to face the Covid-19 situation there.

April 20, 2020
April 20, 2020

Govt to procure 21 lakh MT food grains this season: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the government will procure 21 lakh metric tons (MT) of food grains in the current season to ensure food security in the country and fair prices of farmers’ produces.

April 16, 2020
April 16, 2020

Govt to issue 50 lakh more ration cards for vulnerable families: PM

The government will provide 50 lakh more ration cards to vulnerable families hit hard by the countrywide shutdown due to coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says.

April 13, 2020
April 13, 2020

PM announces 4 schemes to address impact of coronavirus fallout

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today announced allocation of Tk 750 crore for insurance of doctors, nurses, health workers; field officers; members of law enforcement agencies, armed forces, BGB; and other government employees, who are risking their lives to fight the coronavirus pandemic.

April 13, 2020
April 13, 2020

PM to address nation this evening

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is to address the nation at 7:30pm on the occasion of Bangla New Year 1427.

April 12, 2020
April 12, 2020

PM unveils Tk 5,000cr stimulus package for agriculture sector

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has announced a new stimulus package of Tk 5,000 crore to provide financial assistance to farmers in rural areas for boosting agricultural production facing the fallout of Covid-19.

April 7, 2020
April 7, 2020

Will reward brave health workers engaged in the frontlines: PM

The government has decided to reward doctors, nurses and health workers who have dedicated themselves with courage in the fight against coronavirus, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina announces.