Sheikh Hasina
Can AL rely on its old guard to counter new challenges?
The question is whether the AL, as a ruling party, is capable of countering the opposition camp’s campaign and preparing for the upcoming election at the same time, with its old faithfuls.
26 December 2022, 10:34 AM
Al Nat’l Council: Number two is the number one question
The ruling Awami League is all set to hold its 22nd triennial national council on December 24 with only one thing certain: Sheikh Hasina, who has been leading the party since 1981 after she returned home from a long exile, will be reelected as the AL president for the 10th time.
21 December 2022, 01:00 AM
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12 December 2022, 08:32 AM
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8 December 2022, 10:39 AM
Armed Forces Day: PM pays tribute at Shikha Anirban
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today paid tribute to the martyred members of Bangladesh Armed Forces on the occasion of Armed Forces Day-2022..The prime minister paid homage by placing a wreath at the Shikha Anirban (flame eternal) in Dhaka Cantonment this morning..After laying the wre
21 November 2022, 04:02 AM
How will Awami League tackle the run-up to the election?
The ruling party is trying to fend off a persistent BNP campaign that, for the first time in many years, has managed to gain some public sympathy.
8 November 2022, 17:57 PM
It’s time to follow through on the Glasgow Climate Pact
At no other point in human history has a cause proved more urgent than tackling climate change.
8 November 2022, 11:41 AM
Digital security is the country's priority, claims PM Hasina
On Thursday, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina emphasised the importance of finding the best ways to guarantee the nation's digital security and raising people's awareness of it as the world grows more complex with the introduction of newer technologies at her official Ganabhaban residence, speaking to the National Digital Security Council.
6 October 2022, 10:32 AM
“People have every right to vote only during our tenure”
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said people have every right to cast their vote only during the regime of Awami League government.
6 October 2022, 08:06 AM
PM Hasina leads a “complex, roiling nation”: Washington Post
The Washington Post, the leading US daily newspaper, has highly lauded Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's strong leadership on the world stage alongside Bangladesh's tremendous progress of women, and achievements in education and poverty reduction.
4 October 2022, 07:26 AM
Media in Bangladesh free to criticise my government: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that Bangladesh's media has the freedom to say whatever they wish and added that the number of media houses have grown during her tenure.
28 September 2022, 11:29 AM
"Rich nations can talk on climate but they don't act"
A country of fertile, densely populated deltas, low-lying Bangladesh is among the most vulnerable nations in the world to climate change.
24 September 2022, 06:52 AM
PM to visit Tungipara home tomorrow via Padma Bridge
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to visit her ancestral house at Tungipara of Gopalganj with her family members tomorrow by road crossing the Padma bridge.
3 July 2022, 13:37 PM
PM greets countrymen on eve of Padma Bridge opening
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today greeted all who were involved in the implementation of the Padma Bridge project as the bridge will be inaugurated tomorrow.
24 June 2022, 14:16 PM
Padma Bridge security: PM to inaugurate 2 police stations tomorrow
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate Padma Bridge (North) Police Station and Padma Bridge (South) Police Station tomorrow – aiming to ensure the safety and security on Padma Multipurpose Bridge.
20 June 2022, 12:35 PM
Mega projects won’t negatively impact economy: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has ruled out the possibility of any negative impact on the country’s economy due to the implementation of the mega projects as these were undertaken following proper assessments.
15 June 2022, 12:39 PM
Was arrested after returning in 1983, never bowed nor begged: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said she never bowed down or begged anyone.
11 June 2022, 11:44 AM
PM’s remarks: The Daily Star editor explains
Yesterday, Wednesday, 18th May, during her speech marking her homecoming from exile, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina made a reference to me.
19 May 2022, 12:47 PM
‘I can assure you of best policy framework’
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday invited US businesspersons with the assurance of the best possible policy framework for an investment-friendly atmosphere in Bangladesh.
10 May 2022, 18:00 PM
Won’t join national polls if Hasina remains in power: Fakhrul
There is no question of participating in the next parliamentary election unless the current AL government resigns, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said today, (May 8, 2022).
8 May 2022, 09:49 AM