Sheikh Hasina

Cops claim Shafik Rehman named 3 others

Police have claimed that journalist Shafik Rehman disclosed names of three people involved in the alleged plot to kill Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s son Sajeeb Wazed Joy. Rehman came up with the names when he was interrogated during his remand, a DMP official said.
24 April 2016, 05:55 AM

Bangladesh PM Hasina made member of UN panel on water

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been appointed as a member of the United Nations High-Level Panel on Water.
22 April 2016, 18:00 PM

Journalist Probir Sikdar appeals for security

Journalist Probir Sikdar has appealed to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to ensure that he does not become a victim of forced
22 April 2016, 18:00 PM

PM made member of UN panel on water

The United Nations appoints Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as one of the members of a high-level UN panel on water.
22 April 2016, 12:49 PM

Won't allow industries on farmland, says Bangladesh PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said her government will not allow anyone to set up industries indiscriminately destroying farmlands and forests.
19 April 2016, 18:00 PM

PM Hasina says those involved in plot to kill her son Joy will face action

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says the government will definitely take action against those who will be found involved in the conspiracy to kill Sajeeb Wazed Joy, her son and IT adviser.
18 April 2016, 13:22 PM

'Murder plot' against Joy: DB wants Mahmudur shown arrested

Detectives appeals to a Dhaka court to show Amar Desh Editor Mahmudur Rahman arrested in the case filed for alleged attempts to abduct and murder Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's son Sajeeb Wazed Joy.
18 April 2016, 09:28 AM

ADP implementation reaches 41% in 9 months

ADB rate of implementation, including self financed projects, during first nine months (July-March) of current fiscal year (FY16) reaches 41% with overall expenditure of Tk 41,888 crore.
17 April 2016, 12:38 PM

Bangladesh cops arrest journalist Shafik Rehman

A Dhaka court yesterday placed senior journalist Shafik Rehman on a five-day remand in a case for alleged attempts to abduct and
16 April 2016, 18:00 PM

Shafik’s arrest shows govt’s willful attitude: Khaleda

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia demands immediate release of journalist Shafik Rehman, who was arrested earlier today in a case filed over alleged attempts to abduct and murder Sajeeb Wazed Joy.
16 April 2016, 10:37 AM

PM for unity of Muslim Ummah

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has stressed the need for the unity of the Muslim Ummah and its pursuit of the great Islamic values of justice and inclusion.
15 April 2016, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh PM says writing against religion won't be tolerated

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said hurting religious sentiments of others by writing something is not acceptable.
15 April 2016, 18:00 PM

PM renews call for greater unity of Muslim Ummah

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina renews her call for greater unity of the Muslim Ummah and its pursuit of the great Islamic values of fraternity, justice and inclusion. The premier also reiterates her "zero tolerance" policy to terrorism and violent extremism.
15 April 2016, 13:23 PM

PM urges all to exercise tolerance

Extending her heartfelt greetings to all, including expatriate Bangladeshis on Pahela Baishakh, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says everybody needs to exercise tolerance as it is essential for the country's uninterrupted development.
14 April 2016, 10:37 AM

Bangladesh failed at times to control security forces: US

The United States has said the government of Bangladesh took 'limited measures' to investigate and prosecute cases of abuse and killing by security forces. The US, in its 2015 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, claimed authorities failed at times to maintain effective control over security forces.
14 April 2016, 06:22 AM

No hilsa on Bangladesh PM Hasina's menu

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has decided to strike hilsa off tomorrow's menu at her official residence, Gono Bhaban, in an effort to discourage people from having jatka (hilsa fry) on Pahela Baishakh.
12 April 2016, 18:00 PM

Tulip shares first photo of her baby girl on Twitter

Chris Percy, husband of British Labour MP Tulip Siddiq, shares the first photo of their baby girl, ‘Azalea’, on Twitter.
12 April 2016, 13:52 PM

Bangladesh jute sector gets Tk 1,000cr boost

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday asked the finance ministry to allocate Tk 1,000 crore to the textiles and jute ministry for arrear salaries and wages of jute mill workers and modernisation of the state-owned jute mills to make them profitable.
11 April 2016, 18:00 PM

Think about AL in newer away, PM tells party leaders

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says time has come to think about the ruling Awami League in a newer way to keep it dynamic and vibrant.
11 April 2016, 14:51 PM

AL Dhaka city units get new leadership

Awami League President Sheikh Hasina yesterday finally approved committees for Dhaka city north and south AL units.
10 April 2016, 18:00 PM