Sheikh Hasina

PM to take charge of Science Ministry; Palak to head Posts and Telecom

In a recent cabinet reshuffle, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been assigned with the additional role of overseeing the Ministry of Science and Technology, while Zunaid Ahmed Palak, the State Minister for Information and Communication Technology (ICT), has been assigned with the additional responsibilities of the Posts and Telecommunications Department, following the departure of the two technocrat ministers from these ministries.

An exciting time for Cox’s Bazar

Connection to railway grid will boost local economy, tourism.

The Election Commission’s credibility problem

A number of controversial decisions, actions and statements of the EC itself has put it in this situation.

PM briefing media on BRICS summit

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is holding a press briefing at the Gono Bhaban on her recent visit to South Africa

'Hasina - A Daughter's Tale' to stream on Chorki 

The docu-drama "Hasina: A Daughter's Tale" narrates the aftermath of the barbaric assassination of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family, and the incredible story of his daughters, Sheikh Hasina and Sheikh Rehana, and their determination to fulfill their father’s dream.

PM wanted Tamim to play: Mashrafe

Former Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza revealed that it was upon Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s wishes that Bangladesh ODI skipper Tamim Iqbal withdrew his retirement on Friday.

'You're the man who brought glory for Argentina'

PM tells Martinez during the Argentina goalkeeper's courtesy call

PM leaves for Geneva to attend World of Work Summit

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left Dhaka for Geneva, Switzerland this morning to attend the two-day "World of Work Summit: Social Justice for All" to be held in the Swiss city on June 14-15

Al Arafah Islami Bank runners-up in inter-bank football

Al Arafah Islami Bank Limited finished runners-up in the Sheikh Hasina Interbank Football Tournament, which concluded at the Army Stadium in Banani a few days ago.

May 13, 2023
May 13, 2023

Bangladesh won't buy anything from those who impose sanctions: PM

"There is now a tendency to give sanctions, and sanctions on those by whom we contain terrorism. We have taken a decision. I have said that I will not buy anything from those who will give sanctions," she said

May 9, 2023
May 9, 2023

Biman 787 suffers glitch on return flight from Tokyo

The weather radar system on the Biman aircraft that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina used to fly to Tokyo broke down on the return flight to Dhaka.

May 8, 2023
May 8, 2023

BNP-Jamaat will destroy Bangladesh: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called the BNP-Jamaat vote thieves, and said the Bangladesh people will vote for Awami League in the next elections

February 15, 2023
February 15, 2023

Indian foreign secy meets PM, reaffirms deeper economic partnership

Visiting Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra today called on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka and reaffirmed his country's support for wider and deeper development and economic partnership with Bangladesh

January 26, 2023
January 26, 2023

Special treatment for AL is the new norm

Can a political party – regardless of whether they are in power or in opposition – use public property to attend a party rally?

January 19, 2023
January 19, 2023

Lu’s visit: Old message, only louder

Secretary Lu’s visit, against these backgrounds, reiterated the message of the past year that the US would like to see a fair and inclusive election in Bangladesh and that it is concerned about the shrinking civic space.

January 10, 2023
January 10, 2023

Hefazat’s politics and the government’s policies

As we approach another general election, the utmost thing of worry is that such appeasement will only intensify.

January 10, 2023
January 10, 2023

Top 5 Stories to know today

Catch up with all the latest stories of the day.

December 26, 2022
December 26, 2022

Can AL rely on its old guard to counter new challenges?

The question is whether the AL, as a ruling party, is capable of countering the opposition camp’s campaign and preparing for the upcoming election at the same time, with its old faithfuls.

December 21, 2022
December 21, 2022

Al Nat’l Council: Number two is the number one question

The ruling Awami League is all set to hold its 22nd triennial national council on December 24 with only one thing certain: Sheikh Hasina, who has been leading the party since 1981 after she returned home from a long exile, will be reelected as the AL president for the 10th time.

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