Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
Coronavirus: Sheikh Hasina writes to UK PM, wishes swift recovery
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed sadness at the news of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson testing positive for COVID-19.
Bangladesh celebrates Independence Day with caution
Bangladesh observed its Independence Day on Thursday but this year all programmes were cancelled as part of measures to curb the possible transmission of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
SAARC Sec Gen greets PM on Independence Day
SAARC Secretary General Esala Ruwan Weerakoon on Thursday congratulate Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on the occasion of the Independence and National Day of the country.
Quarter doing divisive politics over Coronavirus: Obaidul Quader
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Thursday said that a national consensus was needed to beat Coronavirus through awareness.
Pakistan wants stronger relations with Bangladesh: Imran Khan
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said Pakistan desires to further strengthen its relations with Bangladesh based on the principles of mutual respect and understanding.
Corona scare: National Mausoleum gets facelift, but no visitor
The National Mausoleum was given a facelift as the nation, led by President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, was scheduled to pay tributes to the Liberation War martyrs on the occasion of Bangladesh’s 50th Independence and National Day on Thursday.
BGMEA thanks PM for stimulus package
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Wednesday thanked Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for announcing stimulus package of Tk 5,000 crore for the export-oriented industry to overcome the impact of coronavirus.
Don’t panic, stay home, help us win war against coronavirus: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday termed the fight against coronavirus a “war” and urged people to stay at their homes to discharge their responsibilities at this critical time.
Will overcome COVID-19 challenges working together: Modi to Hasina
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thanked Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for announcing US$ 1.5 million as contribution to the Saarc COVID-19 Emergency Fund.
"Grateful to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh for announcing $ 1.5 million as contribution to the COVID-19 Emergency Fund," he tweeted.
Through solidarity and working together, the Indian Prime Minister mentioned, they will overcome challenges posed by COVID-19.
Bangladesh on Sunday announced to contribute US$ 1.5 million to the Saarc Emergency Fund proposed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to fight coronavirus (COVID-19) in the region.
There are commitments from other countries, too, an official told UNB confirming Bangladesh's contribution.
On March 15, Modi said the emergency fund could be based on voluntary contributions from all of them and India can start with an initial offer of US$10 million for this fund.
Nepal will contribute US$1 million, Afghanistan US$ 1 million, the Maldives US$ 200,000 and Bhutan will contribute US$ 100000, said the official.
The aim of the fund is to help any of Saarc nations meet the cost of emergent actions to combat this pandemic.
Foreign Secretaries of the Saarc countries will finalise concept and operational rules.
Earlier, Indian Prime Minister Modi proposed a strong strategy by South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Saarc) member countries to fight the coronavirus threat in South Asian region.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina welcomed Modi’s proposal and had constructive dialogue with her Indian counterpart and other heads of state and government and discussed way forward at this testing time for the region and the world.
Coronavirus: PM to address nation March 25
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will brief the nation on the overall coronavirus situation in the country on March 25, Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said Monday.