Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
Historic May Day on Friday
The historic May Day will be observed on Friday in the country as elsewhere across the world with due respect.
RMG factories reopened amid risk of losing int’l market: Qauder
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Qauder on Thursday said garment factories around Dhaka have been reopened on a limited scale as there is a risk of losing international market of RMG products due to corona crisis.
PM provides financial assistance to 6,959 Qawmi madrasas
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has provided financial assistance of over Tk 8.31 crore to 6,959 Qawmi madrasas across the country on the occasion of holy Ramadan.
75pc paddy in vulnerable areas harvested: Minister
Agriculture Minister Dr Abdur Razzaque on Wednesday said 75 percent Boro paddy in the country’s vulnerable areas, including Sunamganj, have been harvested.
President, PM mourn death of National Professor
President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of eminent engineer and National Professor Dr Jamilur Reza Choudhury.
PM mourns death of National Professor Jamilur Reza Choudhury
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of eminent engineer and National Professor Dr Jamilur Reza Choudhury.
Yunus mourns death of National Professor Jamilur Reza Choudhury
Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammed Yunus on Tuesday expressed deep shock at the demise of National Professor Dr Jamilur Reza Choudhury.
"I have never thought of hearing such a sad news waking up in the morning. Prof Jamilur Reza Choudhury is my old friend. I am saddened that I have lost a very close friend," Prof Yunus said in a condolence message.
The National Professor passed away early Tuesday at a hospital in Dhaka. He was 77. President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have mourned his death.
Reopening factories a premature decision: Experts
As owners have started reopening some of their RMG factories amid the growing coronavirus cases, health experts said such a ‘premature’ step may trigger a deadly outbreak of the virus.
Budget discussions begin May 5 with harsh realities ahead
Formal discussions on the proposed budget for 2020-21 fiscal year will kick off on May 5 through a meeting to prepare a fiscal policy for the country that will help the stagnant economy caused by the COVID-19 to return to its previous shape.Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will preside over the meeting which will take place at her official residence Ganobhaban at 11am, according to sources at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
All districts to have ICUs: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said the government will set up Intensive Care Units (ICUs) in all districts of the country.