Sheikh Hasina
Rajon’s father urges PM to bring back Kamrul
Rajon’s father has urged the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to bring back Kamrul Islam, one of the main culprits in beating dead his son in Sylhet.
10 August 2015
Politics over religious sentiment won’t be tolerated: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today warned that the government will not allow anyone in Bangladesh to do politics over religious sentiment.
8 August 2015
Analysis: When they fall in love with the constitution…
The two archrivals ruling Awami League and BNP seem to have swapped their stance on protecting and upholding the constitution.
2 August 2015
A ceasefire between the battling Begums!
Another twist in the tale is that where previously Sheikh Hasina wanted to draw Khaleda Zia into elections on her terms, now it is the latter who is trying to draw the Prime Minister into calling a snap election.
30 July 2015
3-day DC conference begins July 28
A three-day annual conference of the deputy commissioners of the districts begins July 28 in Dhaka with problems, prospects and challenges they face.
26 July 2015
Polls under neutral govt is a must: Khaleda
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia says the parliamentary polls must be held under a neutral administration as fair elections are not possible under Awami League government.
25 July 2015
Leader through votes, Hasina tells BCL council
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today told leaders and activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) that leadership of the student body will be elected through direct votes of its councillors.
25 July 2015
Extortion in any form is unacceptable
It is a pleasant surprise to hear that party leaders of the AL have spoken against the practice of extortion by some party activists to carry out programmes on the National Mourning Day.
22 July 2015
Opinion: PM won. An opportunity lost?
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has demonstrated political sagacity by reversing her decision on making Syed Ashraful Islam a minister without portfolio.
21 July 2015
I don’t do politics for personal gain: Ashraf
Awami League General Secretary Syed Ashraful Islam says he does not do politics for profit.
11 July 2015
Ashraf removed from LGRD ministry
Syed Ashraf has been removed from LGRD ministry, cabinet secretary confirms. Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain replaces him as LGRD minister.
9 July 2015
Govt mulling spl tribunal to dispose of Khaleda’s arson cases: PM
The government is mulling special tribunal for quick disposal of cases against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia for her instructions of arson attacks during the anti-government movement, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina tells parliament.
8 July 2015
Speaker gets AL letter on Latif’s termination
Jatiya Sangsad speaker receives a letter from Awami League stating that Abdul Latif Siddique has been terminated from the ruling party.
7 July 2015
Don’t pay heed to rumours: Ashraf
Syed Ashraful Islam advises journalists not to pay heed to rumours after reports about his removal from the LGRD ministry.
7 July 2015
Middle-income status in 3 yrs: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh affirms that Bangladesh will become a middle-income country within the next three years as the country has already stepped into that stair through becoming a lower middle-income country.
2 July 2015
BNP demands Qamrul’s resignation
Accusing Food Minister Qamrul Islam of importing rotten wheat from Brazil, BNP demands his immediate resignation.
30 June 2015
Opinion: Real Crocodile tears in the Sundarbans
Within days of three French banks deciding not to invest in the Rampal 1320 megawatt coal power plant next to the Sundarbans, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Monday criticised those who opposed the power plant.
30 June 2015
Gen Belal takes over as army chief
Newly appointed Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Abu Belal Muhammad Shafiul Huq takes over charge of the force.
25 June 2015
PM orders zero tolerance for traffickers
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says in parliament that her government has directed the law-enforcement agencies to show 'zero tolerance' against human traffickers.
24 June 2015
AL’s contributions to Bangladesh history undeniable: PM
PM Sheikh Hasina says no one could deny AL’s contributions to Bangladesh history.
23 June 2015