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Germany’s diversity shows as immigrants run for parliament
German lawmakers attend a special parliament session at the Reichstag building, host of the German federal parliament, Bundestag, in Berlin, Germany, to celebrate 100 years of women's suffrage in Germany. Photo: AP

Germany’s diversity shows as immigrants run for parliament

Ana-Maria Trasnea was 13 when she emigrated from Romania because her single, working mother believed she would have a better future in Germany. Now 27, she is running for a seat in...

 Sep. 22
Freedom fighters' children want 30 pc quota in govt service
Members of Muktijoddha Sangsad Sontan Command on Wednesday attend a harmony gathering in the capital demanding 30 percent quota for the children of freedom fighters in government service.

Freedom fighters' children want 30 pc quota in govt service

The children of freedom fighters, demanding the reinstatement of freedom fighters quota in government service, said that a 30 percent quota should be allocated for the children of freedom fighters and their next generation.They made the demand at the harmony procession and discus...

 Oct. 27

JS passes updated Bankers’ Book Evidence Bill

JS passes updated Bankers’ Book Evidence Bill ‘The Bankers’ Book Evidence Bill, 2021’ was passed in the Parliament on Saturday  to replace the 130-year old ‘Bankers’ Book Evidence Act, 1891&r...

Nov. 27

Speaker inaugurates ‘Farewell to Year 2021’ programme

Speaker inaugurates ‘Farewell to Year 2021’ programme Speaker of the Parliament Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury on Friday inaugurated 'Farewell to Year 2021' programme organised by Parliament Members Club.The speaker inaugurated t...

Dec. 31