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Disheartened by US government's recent remarks on poll observers: Bangladesh
Dhaka, Dec 23 (IBNS): The Bangladesh government on Sunday said it was 'disheartened' by the US State Department's recent remarks regarding observers for the country's upcoming general election on Dec 30.
Disappointed with delay by Bangladesh in issuing visas to election: US
Washington, Dec 22 (IBNS): The United States on Friday said it is disappointed by the Government of Bangladesh’s 'inability' to grant credentials and issue visas to a group of international observers within the 'timeframe necessary' for monitoring the upcoming general polls in the country.
New York, Sept 28 (IBNS): The world cannot ignore or remain silent over the plight of the Rohingya people – driven from their homes in Myanmar and sheltering in Bangladesh – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, said on Thursday, urging world leaders for an early and peaceful solution to the massive refugee crisis.
Sheikh Hasina feels India-Bangladesh relationship is now at its best
Dhaka, Aug 13 (IBNS): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said currently the relationship of her nation with India has touched a newer height.
Dhaka, Aug 8 (IBNS): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina renewed her call to the international community, including Japan, to persuade Myanmar to take back Rohingyas who have crossed the border to enter her nation.
Bangladesh: World Heritage Site threatened by ‘heedless industrialisation’ - UN expert
New York, Aug 1 (IBNS): The Sundarbans forest, a which is the largest contiguous mangrove forest in the world and home to several endangered species, is being threatened by “heedless industrialization”, according to a UN rights expert, who on Tuesday, called on the Government of Bangladesh to halt the process.
5G is Awami League's poll promise: Joy tells people of Bangladesh
Dhaka, July 25 (IBNS): Sajeeb Wazed Joy, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ICT affairs adviser, on Wednesday said Bangladesh is going to be one of the first nations in the world to deploy fifth generation mobile technology.
UN chief applauds Bangladesh for ‘opening borders’ to Rohingya refugees in need
New York, July 2 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has applauded Bangladesh for giving a safe haven to hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees driven from their homes in Myanmar by systematic and widespread violence.
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau invites Sheikh Hasina for G7 Special Session
Ottawa/Dhaka, June 3 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has invited his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina to attend a session of the G7 Summit.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina urges OIC member nations to stand beside Rohingyas
Dhaka, May 5 (IBNS): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday urged Organisation of Islamic Cooperation members to stand beside Rohingya people who have been forced to leave Myanmar last year.
Sheikh Hasina urges China, Russia, India, Japan to play major role in solving Rohingya crisis
Dhaka, Apr 30 (IBNS): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said she is expecting countries like India,China, Russia and Japan to play a major role in solving the Rohingya crisis.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina to receive Global Women’s Leadership Award
Dhaka, Apr 24 (IBNS): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will be honoured with the Global Women’s Leadership Award for her contribution in advancing women education and women entrepreneurs in Bangladesh, Asia and Asia-pacific region, media reports said.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina features in Times 100 most influential list
Dhaka, Apr 20 (IBNS): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has featured in Times 100 most influential list, in which several other global leaders have found a place.
Sheikh Hasina visits hospital to meet Prof Muhammed Zafar Iqbal
Dhaka, Mar 5 (IBNS): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday visited a hospital in Dhaka to meet knife-attack victim writer Prof Muhammed Zafar Iqbal.
BNP sends legal notice to PM Sheikh Hasina
Dhaka, Dec 20 (IBNS): Alleging that the Prime Minister made false claims against their leader Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's opposition party BNP has sent legal notice to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.