Zero tolerance to terrorism

PM tells Tripura minister

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday reiterated her government’s stance of zero tolerance to terrorism and said no one would be allowed to use Bangladesh’s soil for insurgent acts against any country, reports UNB. The Prime Minister made the remarks when visiting Minister for Power, Urban and Rural Development and Transport of the Indian State of Tripura Manik Dey met her at her official residence Ganabhaban. After the meeting, Prime Minister’s Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed reporters.
He said the Prime Minister expressed happiness to know that Bangladesh and India finalised tariff and other issues on import pf 100-MW of electricity by Bangladesh from Tripura. She hoped that both sides will also complete the remaining formalities on power purchase and supply at the earliest time to start the electricity supply. Sheikh Hasina mentioned that Bangladesh needs more power to meet the country’s growing demand. Referring to enclave exchange, the Prime Minister said the issue has been settled in a peaceful manner. Bangladesh is now the most attractive destination of investment and her government has undertaken steps to establish 100 economic zones to enhance business and investment in the country, she said. Hasina also referred to the setting up of border haats in many places across the border with India saying such move is playing a significant role in boosting bilateral trade. Putting emphasis on connectivity, she said, Bangladesh wants to reopen rail routes connecting Bangladesh and India which remained closed since the 1965 war. Sheikh Hasina said her government has taken initiatives to set up dual gauge rail tracks from Chittagong to Dhaka to make the rail communication more effective.

 

Zero tolerance to terrorism

PM tells Tripura minister

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday reiterated her governments stance of zero tolerance to terrorism and said no one would be allowed to use Bangladeshs soil for insurgent acts against any country, reports UNB. The Prime Minister made the remarks when visiting Minister for Power, Urban and Rural Development and Transport of the Indian State of Tripura Manik Dey met her at her official residence Ganabhaban. After the meeting, Prime Ministers Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed reporters. He said the Prime Minister expressed happiness to know that Bangladesh and India finalised tariff and other issues on import pf 100-MW of electricity by Bangladesh from Tripura. She hoped that both sides will also complete the remaining formalities on power purchase and supply at the earliest time to start the electricity supply. Sheikh Hasina mentioned that Bangladesh needs more power to meet the countrys growing demand. Referring to enclave exchange, the Prime Minister said the issue has been settled in a peaceful manner. Bangladesh is now the most attractive destination of investment and her government has undertaken steps to establish 100 economic zones to enhance business and investment in the country, she said. Hasina also referred to the setting up of border haats in many places across the border with India saying such move is playing a significant role in boosting bilateral trade. Putting emphasis on connectivity, she said, Bangladesh wants to reopen rail routes connecting Bangladesh and India which remained closed since the 1965 war. Sheikh Hasina said her government has taken initiatives to set up dual gauge rail tracks from Chittagong to Dhaka to make the rail communication more effective.