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Resist evil forces, PM asks Army

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday asked members of the Bangladesh Army to gain more trust of people. She also hoped that the army would always remain ready to resist evil forces to protect the country's independence and sovereignty. "I'm sure Bangladesh Army is fully ready to strongly resist any kind of evil force to safeguard the country's unity...watching your efficiency in training, I can say you're truly a force built with the spirit of the War of Liberation," she said while addressing the Darbar of the 66 Infantry Division, marking the closing ceremony of the Winter Exercise 2015-2016. Earlier, the PM witnessed a demonstration of a brigade group attack in Khaleya, Rangpur. The 66th Infantry…

Front Page

Railway fares to rise by 7.8pc

The government plans to increase fares of Bangladesh Railways (BR) by 7.8 per cent from February and…

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News

JS body for G2G-plus system to send workers to Malaysia

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Expatriates’ Welfare and Oversees Employment Ministry yesterday suggested sending workers to Malaysia under the government-to-government (G2G)-plus system involving private recruiting agencies, reports UNB. It asked the government to take necessary steps…

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Metro

Outdoor patients suffered during doctors� strike

Hundreds of outdoor patients suffered for the 4th consecutive day yesterday as the doctors Barisal Sher- e -Bangla Medical College and Hospital (SBMC) continued protest, paralysing health services at the largest public sector health facility of the city. Doctors of SBMC went on strike and work abstention…

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Editorial

Private sector�s role in pharmacy education and profession

Tertiary education in Bangladesh is greatly diversified and contributed by the private sector which started its journey in 1992 with the establishment of the North South University — the first private university in the country. At present, there are 84 private universities countrywide providing…

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Op-ed

Benefits of micro-saving must not be ignored

A huge number of female workers steps into towns and cities like Dhaka in search of domestic work. All of them are diligent and want to become self-reliant. In particular, many of them had monetary problems of their own. They come to the towns and cities to find work through, which they can redress…

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Business

BB monetary policy to boost domestic demand

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) announced the second half-yearly monetary policy, placing its main thrust on boosting domestic demand for achieving the government’s target of 7 per cent growth in gross domestic product (GDP). “Our earlier engine was exports. Now, domestic demand has been added…

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Worldwide

WHO declares Ebola outbreak over as Liberia gets all-clear

AFP, MONROVIA: The world breathed a sigh of relief Thursday as a two-year Ebola epidemic that killed 11,000 and triggered a global health alert was declared over, with Liberia the last country to get the all-clear. The deadliest outbreak in the history of the feared tropical virus wrecked the economies…

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Dhakalive

Newlyweds Shokh, Niloy pair up for telefilm

Just three days after their special day, newlyweds Shokh and Niloy, who tied the knot on January 7, returned for their scheduled shooting of a telefilm. DhakaLive has news that the couple took part in the shooting of the telefilam titled ‘Tomake Ar Pai Na’, directed by Sheikh Runa and written…

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Sports

Tigers want to play consistent cricket

Bangladesh might openly reveal their desire of making an experiment in the four-match T20 series against Zimbabwe but the body language of the players ahead of the series opener gave the indication that they are not willing to make it at the expense of victory. The series opener will take place today…

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Nationwide

Sand lifting triggers erosion in Bogra

Illegal sand lifting from the Jamuna River in Baniajan area in Dhunat upazila has triggered erosion threatening an under-construction right bank conservation project, nearby establishments, a cluster village and croplands. Local people said some influential people are allegedly lifting sand from…

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Trophy arrives amid festivity

Trophy of the 2016 ICC World Twenty20 reached Bangladesh yesterday as part of its global journey- ‘Nissan Trophy Tour’- ending its trip to Europe and Africa. Amid tight security, the trophy was brought to the Dhanmondi office of Beximco Pharmaceuticals Limited, from Hazrat Shahjalal International…

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Panorama

The idea of the Taj

January 1632. While the tomb complex and its garden were completed around 1647-48, the Darwaza-i-Rauza (the great gate) was completed around 1653-54. The monument is, among other things, known for its beauty and grace; symmetry and uniformity of shapes; surface brilliance; selective use of naturalism;…

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