Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

Clash breaks out between quota protesters, BCL activists at DU

Several people were injured as a clash broke out between quota protestors and activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League in front of Bijay Ekattor Hall of Dhaka University

They don't feel ashamed to call themselves Razakars: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today termed the slogan, "Who are you? Who am I? Razakar. Razakar" chanted by the anti-quota protesters as "very regrettable"

BCL will give a fitting reply to those who labelled themselves Razakars: Quader

Chhatra League will give a fitting reply to those student leaders of the quota reform movement who last night labelled themselves Razakars and showed arrogance, said Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today

The 'Razakar' back and forth: Who said what?

Students' sentiments were inflamed by what they termed was a "disparaging comment" by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina during her press conference on her recent China visit yesterday afternoon

PM's quota remark: Students gather at TSC for protest rally

Students started gathering in front of the Raju sculpture near Dhaka University's TSC around 12:20pm today to hold a rally protesting Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's comments during yesterday's speech

Teesta project: India should implement it if we’re to get water

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said she wants India to implement the Teesta project and this is to ensure Bangladesh gets water from upstream.

PM warns of conspiracy against government

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has warned that quarters with vested interest are conspiring to destabilise the government, drawing "parallels to the tragic events of August 1975"

AR Rahman talks about his love for Bangla and Bangabandhu

AR Rahman is currently at the 77th Cannes Film Festival to unveil his musical documentary "Headhunting to Beatboxing".

Consider setting up 2nd nuclear power plant

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday requested Russia’s state-run atomic energy agency Rosatom to consider building a second nuclear power plant in Rooppur.

June 23, 2022
June 23, 2022

Padma Bridge breathes hope into southern farmers

Farmers and traders of agricultural products in Barishal, Jhalakathi and Pirojpur are counting the days until June 25, when Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will officially open Padma Bridge, as the resulting increase in connectivity will ensure better prices for their produce.

June 23, 2022
June 23, 2022

PM Hasina set to visit India on Sept 6-7 for meeting with Modi

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to visit India on September 6-7 for a bilateral meeting with her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.

June 22, 2022
June 22, 2022

“I’m Bangabandhu’s daughter; I’ll fulfil what I commit to InshAllah”

In response to criticism after the World Bank backed out of funding the Padma Bridge, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said, “I’m the daughter of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. I’ll fulfil what I commit to InshAllah.”

June 21, 2022
June 21, 2022

Flood in Sylhet, Sunamganj: PM allocates Tk 1.2cr

After inspecting the flood situation in the country's northern and north-eastern districts, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has announced Tk 1.2 crore special allocations for the flood-affected people of Sylhet and Sunamganj.

June 21, 2022
June 21, 2022

“Floods cause damages but have some positive aspects too”

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said severe floods cause damages but they also have some positive aspects.

June 21, 2022
June 21, 2022

PM's gifts for "Shopno, Padma, Shetu"

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday congratulated a family for naming their newborn triplets in honour of Padma Bridge.

June 20, 2022
June 20, 2022

No toll for 3 bridges on Dhaka-Mawa-Bhanga Expressway on Padma Bridge opening day

The authorities will not collect tolls from vehicles for using the three bridges on Dhaka-Mawa-Bhanga Expressway on June 25, to avoid traffic congestion at these points.

June 20, 2022
June 20, 2022

PM to visit flood-hit districts tomorrow

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to visit the flood-affected areas in Sylhet, Sunamganj and Netrakona tomorrow.

June 19, 2022
June 19, 2022

"How long can Bangladesh bear such a huge burden?"

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (June 9, 2022) said the Rohingyas are creating social problems in Bangladesh as many of them are involved in drug and women trafficking.

June 19, 2022
June 19, 2022

PM to visit flood-affected areas on Tuesday

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to visit the flood-affected areas in Sylhet, Sunamganj and Netrokona on Tuesday (June 21, 2022).