Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
Bangladesh to provide 50,000 mt fertilizers to Nepal
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said Bangladesh will provide 50,000 metric tonnes of fertilizers to Nepal for meeting its demand.
Govt to spend Tk 3,586cr to upgrade Sylhet-Tamabil Highway
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday cleared six development projects, including a Tk 3,586-crore one to upgrade Sylhet-Tamabil Highway into a four-lane one.
PM pays last respect to Pranab Mukherjee
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday paid last respect to former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee before his funeral.
Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Muhammad Imran, on behalf of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, showed the last respect to Mukherjee by placing a wreath at his portrait before the funeral.
The High Commissioner also talked to Sharmistha Mukherjee, daughter of Mukherjee, and conveyed the Prime Minister's condolences to her family.
Mukherjee's body was taken to his official home in Delhi, 10 Rajaji Marg, for people to pay their last respects.
His funeral took place on Tuesday with full military honours.
The former Indian President died on Monday at the age of 84, weeks after his brain surgery.
The government of India and many states have announced seven-day official mourning.
Sheikh Hasina, in her message earlier, recalled Mukherjee's ‘outstanding’ and ‘unforgettable’ contribution to the 1971 Liberation War as a politician and real well-wisher. “I always recall with profound respect his invaluable contributions to our Liberation War,” she said.
She said Pranab Mukherjee always provided his support to her family while they were in exile in India after the assassination of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on August 15, 1975.
“In such a bad time, he always enquired about my family and stood beside my younger sister Sheikh Rehana and us in any necessity. Pranab Mukherjee provided cooperation and courage even after our return to Bangladesh,” she said.
“He (Pranab Mukherjee) is our guardian and family friend. He always gave courage to us in any crisis,” the PM added.
“With his death, India lost a wise and patriotic leader, while Bangladesh a close person,” she said.
Terming Pranab Mukherjee a celebrated politician of this sub-continent, she said he will remain alive as a glittering star in the politics of the sub-continent.
Sheikh Hasina prayed for the salvation of the departed soul and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family members.
PM describes Pranab Mukherjee as ‘true friend’ of Bangladesh
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee describing him as ‘a true friend’ of Bangladesh and a friend of her family.
History to expose conspirators of Aug-15 massacre: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday hoped that history will one day expose the conspirators of the August 15, 1975 massacre.
Govt approval mandatory for running online news portals
Newspapers, television channels and radio stations will need to be registered for running their online news portals as per the draft amendment of online media policy that was approval at the Cabinet meeting on Monday.
AL nominates Biswas for Pabna-4 by-poll
Ruling Awami League on Sunday nominated Iswardi Upazila Chairman Nuruzzaman Biswas as the party candidate for the upcoming by-elections to Jatiya Sangsad Pabna-4 constituency.
Don’t allow infiltrators into AL: Sheikh Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday asked her party leaders not to allow the infiltrators into Bangladesh Awami League (AL) saying that the party’s image will be tarnished due to their misdeeds.
PM condoles death of Rahat Khan
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of eminent journalist and litterateur Rahat Khan.
In a condolence message, the prime minister with profound respect recalled Rahat Khan's outstanding contributions to the fields of journalism and literature.
Providing subsidy to power sector won’t be possible always: PM
Urging all to maintain austerity in electricity use, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said it will not be possible to always provide subsidy for power generation.