Govt plans to cash in on Bimstech initiative
August 21, 2011
Bangladesh plans to import of another 500 megawatt of power from India under the Bimstec framework.
Govt sincere about checking prices, says PM
August 17, 2011
The prime minister has said the government is earnestly trying to keep the prices of essential commodities within people’s reach.
PM reaffirms commitment to rooting out terrorism
August 11, 2011
The prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, on Wednesday reiterated her government’s firm commitment to rooting out terrorism, saying that not a single inch of the country’s land would be let be used for terrorist activities.
Fair poll only under AL, says Hasina
August 2, 2011
Lashing out at BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on Monday that she should have resigned as the Opposition leader before threatening to throw away the Constitution.
Govt moves to enact law for help of other countries
July 31, 2011
The government is going to enact a new law for cooperation of other countries in getting back convicted criminals and siphoned-off money from abroad.
PM for common question papers
July 28, 2011
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday suggested introduction of common question papers in public examinations under general education boards for maintaining the standard of the examinations.
PM asks DCs to check price hike in Ramadan
July 27, 2011
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday directed the deputy commissioners (DCs) to step up vigilance to contain price hike of commodities and maintain law and order during Ramadan beginning next week.
PM stresses political stability for sustainable development
July 25, 2011
Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina has urged all pro-democratic forces to remain alert so that none could disrupt the present political stability in the country.
Govt spurred to stop it
July 24, 2011
At least one person has been beaten to death by mobs in every two days in the first 21 days of this month taking the number of deaths to 11 in such incidents, says a report of Ain O Salish Kendra (ASK), a human rights organisation.
Govt asked to run mobile courts to check prices
July 20, 2011
The High Court on Tuesday asked the government to run adequate number of mobile courts in Dhaka and Chittagong metropolitan areas to contain soaring prices in Ramadan, likely to begin on August 2.