Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

Bank interest worth Tk 2,000cr to be waived to benefit 1.38cr borrowers: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has announced a new stimulus package to waive Tk 2,000 crore bank interest -- for people affected badly by the nationwide shutdown enforced to contain the coronavirus pandemic.
Combating Covid-19: PM for engaging local reps

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked the authorities concerned to engage local representatives more in containing the novel coronavirus in the country.
‘Life must go on, act responsibly and stay safe’

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in a televised speech to the countrymen on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious celebration of the Muslims, has stressed on following health guidelines amid the Covid-19 outbreak on an individual level to stay safe.
PM to address nation this evening

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address the nation this evening on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
Covid-19 shows silver lining of change in global climate efforts: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that although Covid-19 pandemic has severely affected the economy along with public health, it has a silver lining in the form of changes in global efforts to deal with climate change and growing competition for natural resources.
PM launches disbursement of cash aid for 50 lakh poor households

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has launched the disbursement of over Tk 1,200 crore cash aid for 50 lakh poor families hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.
Shutdown being gradually relaxed to help people make a living: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says her government is gradually relaxing the nationwide shutdown -- initiated to curb the transmission of Covid-19 -- so that people can make a living.
Markets to reopen before Eid: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says the government has decided to reopen markets before Eid-ul-Fitr and instruction has been given in this regard.
Cooperation and not isolation will help us fight Covid-19: PM Sheikh Hasina

As the world tackles Covid-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina calls for a new kind of approach that fosters cooperation, and not isolation, among all stakeholders in an article published by the World Economic Forum.
Educational institutions may remain closed till September: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says all educational institutions will remain closed till September if situation caused by the coronavirus outbreak does not improve.
Maldives president thanks Sheikh Hasina for sending medical equipment

Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih expresses his gratitude to Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for sending medical equipment and relief materials to his country to face the Covid-19 situation there.
Govt to procure 21 lakh MT food grains this season: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the government will procure 21 lakh metric tons (MT) of food grains in the current season to ensure food security in the country and fair prices of farmers’ produces.
Govt to issue 50 lakh more ration cards for vulnerable families: PM

The government will provide 50 lakh more ration cards to vulnerable families hit hard by the countrywide shutdown due to coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says.
PM announces 4 schemes to address impact of coronavirus fallout

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today announced allocation of Tk 750 crore for insurance of doctors, nurses, health workers; field officers; members of law enforcement agencies, armed forces, BGB; and other government employees, who are risking their lives to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
PM to address nation this evening

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is to address the nation at 7:30pm on the occasion of Bangla New Year 1427.
PM unveils Tk 5,000cr stimulus package for agriculture sector

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has announced a new stimulus package of Tk 5,000 crore to provide financial assistance to farmers in rural areas for boosting agricultural production facing the fallout of Covid-19.
Will reward brave health workers engaged in the frontlines: PM

The government has decided to reward doctors, nurses and health workers who have dedicated themselves with courage in the fight against coronavirus, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina announces.
Strictly implement govt directives on social distancing: PM to law enforcers

The cabinet today directed administration and law enforcement agencies to implement government directives on social distancing in a stricter manner to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the country.
Coronavirus outbreak: PM issues 31-point directive

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urges the people to visit physicians if they experience any symptom of coronavirus and not to pay heed to any rumour about the virus as she issues a 31-point directive in view of the Covid-19 outbreak.
Impact of coronavirus: PM announces Tk 5,000cr stimulus package for export-oriented industries

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina announces a bailout/stimulus package of Tk 5,000 crore for export-oriented industries to fight the impact of coronavirus on the country’s economy.
Coronavirus outbreak: Independence Day programme at National Memorial cancelled

The government has decided to cancel all Independence Day programmes at the National Marty’s Memorial in Savar and the reception programme at Bangabhaban amid fears over the coronavirus.
Don’t hoard essentials, we have enough stocks: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urges everyone to not hoard food and other essential items out of panic, as the country has enough stock of everything.
PM unveils Bangabandhu’s birth centenary souvenir

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has unveiled the cover of “Voice of Millions” on the occasion of Bangabandhu’s birth centenary.
Will build Bangladesh as Sonar Bangla: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina vowes to build Bangladesh as “Sonar Bangla” in the near future as Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman wanted to ensure a better and decent life for the people of this country.
Hasina for setting up Saarc institution to fight public health threats

Stressing the need for forging collaboration among the Saarc countries to fight the coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today proposes establishing an institution to prevent and fight any public health threat in the South Asian region.
PM opens country’s first expressway

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurates country’s first expressway on the Jatrabari-Mawa and Patchchar-Bhanga routes to traffic, ushering in a new era in the communication sector on the occasion of “Mujib Borsho”.
Bangladesh capable of facing coronavirus: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urges people of the country to not worry about coronavirus, as Bangladesh is “capable of facing the disease”.
Historic March 7: PM pays homage to Bangabandhu

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has paid rich tributes to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on the occasion of historic March 7.
PM inaugurates nine-day SME Fair

The “8th National SME Product Fair 2020” has kicked-off in the capital with a view to promote SME products and bring local small and medium entrepreneurs under one roof.
PM seeks more Japanese investment in power sector

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina seeks more Japanese investment in Bangladesh’s power and energy sector to meet the growing demand.