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Exibit country's overall development during AL govt to people: PM

DHAKA, July 28, 2023 (BSS) - Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina has called upon her party leaders and activists to showcase the overall development occured in the last 14 and a half years before the people. "Highlight before the people the country's overall socio-economic advan

80.39 percent students pass SSC, equivalent exams

The results of Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent exams were published today where the overall pass rate is 80.39 percent which is 7.05 percentage point lower than last year’s.

PM opens "Smriti Chironjib" monument on SC premises to preserve Bangabandhu's memory

DHAKA, July 28, 2023 (BSS) - Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today inaugurated "Smriti Chironjib" memorial monument on the Bangladesh Supreme Court (SC) premises here. She opened the memorial monument that was built aimed at preserving the place from where Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Muji

People have confidence in judiciary: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said people have trust and confidence of getting justice due to her government's initiatives for the overall development of the judiciary.

RU observes fisheries week calling for boosting more fish production

Rajshahi University (RU) here at its campus observed the national fisheries week with the call for furthermore boosting fish farming through the best uses of existing natural resources for reduction of protein deficiency and cutting poverty. On the occasion, RU Department of Fisheries brought out a

New navy chief pays courtesy call on President

Newly appointed Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral M Nazmul Hassan today paid a courtesy call on President Mohammed Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban here today.

BNP wants abnormal situation, not elections in country: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called upon all to stay united and protect Bangladesh from the clasps of the evil forces, saying BNP doesn’t want elections rather looks forward to creating an abnormal situation in the country. “They (BNP) want to push Bangladesh into an unstable situation again. S

BNP commits digital crimes taking advantage of digitalization: Hasan

Broadcasting Minister and Awami League (AL) Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud today said BNP is committing digital crimes through their ‘paid agents’ and spreading propaganda taking advantage of digitalization accomplished by the present government.

PM makes 5-point proposal at UN Summit to ensure safe, nutritious food

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today placed a five-point proposal at the UN Food Systems Summit to ensure sustainable, safe and nutritious food system worldwide, laying emphasis on coordinated steps to lift restrictions on food and fertilizer exports.

BOU SSC programme entry test held

The admission test for enrolling into Secondary School Certificate (SSC) programme under Bangladesh Open University (BOU) was held on Friday. A total of 3,330 aspirants appeared in the entry test at 20 centres, including one on BOU campus in Gazipur, across the country under the academic session 20

Bangladesh now a case study of economic uplift in world

Renowned US online newspaper Policy Watcher lauded Bangladesh's economic achievements saying that as one of the fastest growing economies, Bangladesh has now become a case study of economic development in the world. "On the basis of macro-economic stability, the economy of Bangladesh has grown 271

PM for ending Ukraine war, building resilience against future shocks

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today laid emphasis on an amicable end to the Ukraine war, saying international cooperation in this time of growing instability is clearly vital to the vulnerable among the global community to build resilience against future shocks.

Dhaka calls on UN Secretary-General to convey OIC’s deep condemnation on burning of Holy Quran

Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York Ambassador Muhammad Abdul Muhith has said they deeply condemn the repeated incidents of the public burning of Holy Quran in a few countries as they insult the sacred values of Muslims worldwide.

Country to enter new era of efficient oil import with Single Point Mooring

Country’s system of importing fuel oil will enter a new dimension within this year which will save time and huge amounts of money. The offloading of fuel oil from mother vessels will be done through Single Point Mooring (SPM) that will save at least Tk 800 crore per annum.

BNP's declaration of one-point movement bears no importance: Hasan

Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League (AL) Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud today said BNP's fresh announcement of movement to press one-point demand is not much important as the party often declares one-point movement.

EU election observers will be welcomed: Quader

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said if the European Union (EU) wants to send its observers to Bangladesh's upcoming national elections, they will be welcomed. "We have said that if they (EU) want to send their election observers, they will be welcomed. Those, who will obse

PM urges int'l community to work together to achieve public health goals

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon the international community to work together to achieve the public health goals aiming to improve the ability of countries with fewer resources to handle their health risks. "Now, it is the time to work together globally to achieve the public health go

Don't publish any news that hampers country's image: PM urges journalists

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged the journalist community not to publish any such news or criticise in such a way so that the country's advancement and image are hampered. "Don't publish any such news that will malign the country's image and hamper its ongoing advancement," she said.

Trade in Rupee with India will start a new era of trade in different currencies: Experts

Next year SSC and equivalent exams will be held according to full syllabus. Each subject test will be conducted for three hours and full marks. SSC and equivalent exams are scheduled to begin in the first week of February.