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.

May 25, 2022
May 25, 2022

Padma Bridge opening on June 25: Countdown to dream come true

Speculation over when the Padma bridge would open has come to an end, and the countdown to the long-awaited day that the country’s longest bridge will be open to traffic has begun.  

May 24, 2022
May 24, 2022

Name Padma Bridge after river, not a person: PM tells Quader

Padma Bridge will be named after the mighty river after all, not after anyone, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said today.

May 24, 2022
May 24, 2022

Uncertainty over repatriation pushing Rohingyas towards crimes, Hasina tells UNHCR

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said that Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh are getting frustrated due to prolonged uncertainty over repatriation to their homeland, Myanmar.

May 24, 2022
May 24, 2022

PM to inaugurate Padma Bridge on June 25

The long-cherished Padma Bridge will open to traffic on June 25, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said today.

May 22, 2022
May 22, 2022

Had to redo Padma Bridge design: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said she had to redo the design of the 6.15km Padma Bridge, and increase its length, keeping in mind the characteristics of the mighty river.

May 19, 2022
May 19, 2022

PM’s remarks: The Daily Star editor explains

Yesterday, Wednesday, 18th May, during her speech marking her homecoming from exile, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina made a reference to me.

May 19, 2022
May 19, 2022

PM's comments on The Daily Star editor

Following are the comments made by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina about The Daily Star Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam, while delivering a speech yesterday, marking her homecoming from exile in 1981. We publish it verbatim.

May 17, 2022
May 17, 2022

Everyone can speak freely on talk shows: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said everyone can speak freely and participate in TV talk shows.

May 16, 2022
May 16, 2022

None gagged from speaking on TV: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called for taking effective initiatives to ensure that international commitments are appropriately met for the implementation of the UN-adopted Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

May 12, 2022
May 12, 2022

At least one playground for every area

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday underscored the need for creating opportunities for sports, exercise and cultural activities for everyone saying these are a must for building a nation.