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PM inaugurates 29 projects in Ctg

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday inaugurated  29 development  projects and unveiled the foundation stones of six proposed projects in Chattogram.The Prime Minister inaugurated and laid foundation stones of the projects ahead of joining a rally organised  by Awami League’s ...

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12kg LPG cylinder to cost Tk 46 more

Price of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) has increased by Tk 3.84 per kg to Tk 108.09, from previous price of Tk 104.26 per kg, as Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) today announced the latest price of gas for the month of December.As per the new price, a retail consumer will get a 12kg LP...

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Bomb blast before BNP office

A crude bomb went off in front of the main opposition BNP’s central office in the capital’s Nayapaltan on Saturday evening.The incident occurred around 6:10 pm, Paltan Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Salahuddin Mia told UNBSome five to six people have been detained from the sp...

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Ex-teacher sued over horrific death on DU campus

A case has been filed against expelled DU teacher Azhar Zafar Shah in connection with the death of a woman who was hit by his car and then dragged on the Dhaka University (DU) campus on Friday.The case under the Road Transport Act was filed at the Shahbag police station early Saturday, officer ...

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Rajshahi transport strike called off

The indefinite transport strike enforced by Rajshahi Divisional Road Transport Owners' Association was called off Saturday afternoon.The announcement was made after a meeting of Rajshahi transport owners and labour leaders with the divisional commissioner around 3:30 pm, said Matiur Hoque Titu, ...

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‘Bangabandhu garden’ opens in Assam

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen inaugurated ‘Bangabandhu Corner’ and ‘Bangabandhu Garden’ at the APJ Abdul Kalam Learning and Resource Center of India’s National Institute of Technology (NIT), Silchar situated in Assam State on Saturday.Later, Momen attended a discussio...

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Climate shocks have the potential to disrupt food system: Matia

Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Ministry of Agriculture Matia Chowdhury said on Saturday that climate shocks have the potential to affect the food system, increase inequality and jeopardise people's access to food.Matia said this while speaking as chief guest at a regional di...

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Journalists criticise BNP for using photos of Khaleda, Tarique on ‘media card’

Bangladesh Nationalist Party's move to force journalists - covering BNP's rally in Rajshahi - to put on press cards with photos of BNP's top leaders has triggered a wave of criticism from local journalists.   Ahead of the party's rally, the press cards were being distribute...

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Dhaka-N’ganj train services to remain suspended from Sunday Commuters worried

The regular train passengers on Dhaka-Narayanganj route have become worried over the possible sufferings as the train services, their reliable mean of communication, will remain suspended from Sunday.  In a press release issued on Wednesday, the Ministry of Railways said, currently constru...

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1 killed, 20 injured in B’baria clash

A 60-year old man was killed and at least 20 others were injured in a clash between two groups of villagers over collecting extortion money from pickup vans in Nabinagar upazila of Brahmanbraia on Saturday. The deceased was identified as Shital Mia from Muktarpur village in the upazila. At...

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Business leaders oppose withdrawal of interest cap

The country's business leaders have urged against lifting the cap on interest rate arguing that it will affect investment.They also agreed with the Bangladesh Bank governor who insists that it is not the right time to lift the limit. Speaking at a conference here on Thursday BB Governor Abd...

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‘Japan will continue to work toward resolution of Rohingya issue’

Outgoing Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ito Naoki has said he sincerely hopes that the "safe, voluntary and dignified" repatriation to Myanmar will happen soon."As the crisis is turning into its sixth year, it is essential to keep the attention of the global community, while multip...

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Probe report submission deferred for 94th time

The date of submitting the probe report in journalist couple Sagar-Runi murder case has been deferred for the 94th time.Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Rashedul Alam fixed January 4 for the submission of investigation report during a hearing after investigating agency Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) didn...

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Indian cricket team arrive in Dhaka

The India national cricket team arrived in Dhaka on Thursday evening.The tourists will play a three-match ODI and two-match Test series against the hosts Bangladesh. It will be the first series of these two teams in Bangladesh in seven years. India last toured Bangladesh for an ODI and Test ser...

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Ctg getting prepared amid tight security

Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) has taken strict security measures marking the ruling Awami League's upcoming rally in the Port City on December 4, when Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to be present as chief guest.Three layers of security will be established around the ra...

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Include oceanography in school, college curricula

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Technology on Wednesday recommended the government to incorporate oceanography in the curricula from grade-I to higher secondary level.The recommendation came from the 15th meeting of the committee, held at Parliament Building with its chairman AFM...

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New Tk 2 coin, Tk 5 note release tomorrow

New paper coin of Tk 2 and bank note worth Tk 5 are coming to the market tomorrow, in order to meet the ongoing shortage of such mints, finance ministry sources said.The newly printed paper coins and notes signed by Senior Finance Secretary Fatima Yasmin will be released from Bangladesh Bank on Tues...

Entertainment

Jaya rumoured to make Bollywood debut

Bangladeshi actress Jaya Ahsan is rumoured to be making her Bollywood debut in Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury’s ‘Karak Singh’.National Award-winning actress Jaya Ahsan is rumoured to be in the upcoming Bollywood film Karak Singh.According to reports, the actress will appear in the film al...

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BNP gets Suhrawardy Udyan

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) on Tuesday permitted BNP to hold its rally at Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital on December 10.BNP, hoverer, is still determined to hold the rally at Nayapaltan instead of Suhrawardy Udyan.The DMP issued a notification, signed by Deputy Police Commissioner (Headquarters...

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Reopen Sonamasjid land port for immigration

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Shipping Ministry recommended the government to reopen the immigration services at Sonamasjid land port in Chapainawabganj, which has remained suspended for nearly three years.The parliamentary watchdog made the recommendation at its 51st meeting held at the J...