Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
No unnecessary big-budget programme over Mujib Borsho: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday directed all the ministries and divisions not to take any unnecessary programme with big budgets on the occasion of Mujib Borsho (Mujib Year).
8th National SME Fair begins Wednesday
The National SME Products Fair 2020 will kick off Wednesday in the capital to promote products made in Bangladesh in both local and international markets.
New agro policy cleared to ensure production of profitable crops
The Cabinet on Monday approved the draft of the National Agricultural Extension Policy 2020 aiming to ensure the production of safe, nutritious and profitable crops through providing demand-based technology and information services to the farmers and entrepreneurs.
PM to accord reception to U-19 World Cup Champion team on March 8
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will accord a reception to Akbar Ali-led ICC U-19 World Cup Champions Bangladesh team on March 8 at Ganobhaban in the capital.
State Minister for Youth and Sports Zahid Ahsan Russel MP disclosed it to the reporters after the opening ceremony of the 9th Special Olympics Bangladesh National Games at Gulshan Youth Club premises here on Sunday,
“The Prime Minister will accord the reception to the ICC U-19 World Cup Champions Bangladesh team next Sunday (March 8),” Russel said.
At first the PM wanted to arrange the reception at open space like Suhrawardi Uddyan or Sangsad Bhaban area later, she decided to hold the program at her Ganobhaban residence to spend time with the world champions, he said.
She also told me that she wants to accord reception to the medalists of Bangladesh in the last SA Games along with the U-19 WC champions, he said.
In the last SA Games in Nepal, Bangladesh achieved some 138 medals including a record 19 gold medals.
“If we could gather all SA Games medalists within the period then we will inform it to the Prime Minister, otherwise it will be arranged later,” he added.
Modi likely to arrive on Mar 17; Shringla due Monday
Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla arrives here on Monday morning to finalise things ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit this month.
Automate insurance services, restore people’s trust: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday directed the authorities concerned to bring insurance activities under technology based automation system and settle insurance claims of clients quickly to restore the people’s faith in the sector.
Dhaka, Delhi to discuss bilateral ties; Indian FS due Monday
Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) and Indian High Commission in Dhaka will jointly organise a seminar titled “Bangladesh and India: A Promising Future” here on Monday.
Gold Cup Football: Barishal Div emerge boy’s champions, Khulna girl’s
Barishal Division clinched the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Gold Cup National Football title beating Chattogram Division by 2-1 goals in the final at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Saturday.
Sports, cultural practices alongside study indispensible: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said the government wants to make the children of the country as worthy citizens keeping them away from terrorism, militancy, drugs and corruption by engaging them in sports and cultural activities.
Bangladesh lauded for commitment, measures to fight climate change effects
Global leaders have praised the government of Bangladesh for its commitment and measures to fight the adverse impacts of climate change.