
BRUSSELS: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon the global leaders to stop war and restore mutual respect among the nations for ensuring peace and progress.
"Human connectivity is the lifeline for peace and progress. We must put an end to wars, conflicts, and the arms race," she said.
The prime minister came up with the statement while addressing the opening plenary session of the "Global Gateway Forum" conference at the GGF Conference Hall at her Place of Residence here.
She also sought European Union (EU) continued trade preferences for Bangladesh smooth LDC graduation.

Awami League (AL) will start distribution of nomination forms from Thursday among the party aspirants for vying in the by-poll for Patuakhali-1 constituency as per the Election Commission (EC) schedule. The constituency of Jatiya Sangsad (JS) fell vacant at the death of former state minister for Religious Affairs and Patuakhali district unit Awami League president Advocate Shahjahan Mia.
Awami League (AL) will start distribution of nomination forms from Thursday among the party aspirants for vying in the by-poll for Patuakhali-1 constituency as per the Election Commission (EC) schedule. The constituency of Jatiya Sangsad (JS) fell vacant at the death of former state minister for Religious Affairs and Patuakhali district unit Awami League president Advocate Shahjahan Mia.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud has urged global investors to invest in Bangladesh as it is the most investment friendly and promising country.
"Bangladesh is now becoming the most investment, friendly and promising country for its infrastructure development and other facilities including development of sea and river ports, inter-country rail and road communications," Hasan said, mentioning that Bangladesh has achieved incredible growth in all sectors in the last 15 years under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.