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PM lukewarm about Khaleda EC proposal

PM lukewarm about
Khaleda EC proposal
Mentioning that she has little interest in Khaleda Zia’s proposals for the Election Commission’s reconstitution, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said the BNP chief should have apologised to the nation before going for that, report agencies. “They didn’t take part in the [last general] election…then they tried to oust the government by burning people to death in 2013, 2014 and 2015. She should’ve apologised to the nation before placing any proposal,” she told a press conference at her official residence Ganabhaban organised while briefing on recent issues and her visits to Hungary and Morocco. The prime minister came up with the remarks when her comment was sought about Khaleda Zia’s proposal…

87 bridges to be built to improve rural road connectivity

87 bridges to be built to improve rural road connectivity

The government has planned to construct 87 bridges in important points across the country in a bid to improve rural road connectivity and help boost agricultural production, reports UNB. The Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) under the Local Government Division has submitted a draft project,…
Minister wants university to partner ministry

Minister wants university to partner ministry

State Minister for Power and Energy Nasrul Hamid on Saturday urged the Sylhet Shahjalal University of Science and Technology to work in partnership with his ministry to create efficient human resources for the energy sector, reports UNB. He made the call while speaking at the 12th founding anniversary…
The spirit of volunteerism

The spirit of volunteerism

The International Volunteers Day will be observed tomorrow in Bangladesh along with the rest of the world. In most developed countries, there are established volunteer programmes and people are generally encouraged to take part in volunteer activities in their communities. School children volunteer,…
Resisting the demonetisation move

Resisting the demonetisation move

Caught unawares by the sudden announcement, they started off by opposing for the sake of opposing. It was a muted response till the queues got longer at banks and there were reports of currency running out. It was at this point that the Opposition got a “people’s handle” to beat Modi…
Sericulture generates employment for Rajshahi villagers

Sericulture generates employment for Rajshahi villagers

RAJSHAHI: Many grassroots people are putting in their best efforts to attain success in sericulture through boosting local yarn production which is very important to revitalize the sector, reports BSS. In Bagha and Charghat upazilas of the district, most of the villagers were seen interested in mulberry…
When kitchen comes calling

When kitchen comes calling

In Dhaka, where many traditions are being rapidly overturned as a result of globalisation, the practice of eating a home-cooked meal for lunch still lives on. The majority of thousands of office-goers still prefer the taste of traditional homemade food over a posh lunch in an upscale restaurant any…
Syria army retakes over half
of rebel east Aleppo

Syria army retakes over half of rebel east Aleppo

AFP, ALEPPO, Syria: Syria’s army advanced overnight deeper into east Aleppo where it now controls more than half of the former rebel stronghold after a fierce assault that has sparked an international outcry. Tens of thousands of civilians have fled eastern neighbourhoods of the battered city…
‘Gahar Badshah O Banesa Poree’  to be staged at Mahila Samiti

‘Gahar Badshah O Banesa Poree’ to be staged at Mahila Samiti

Popular theatre troupe Nagorik Natyangan will stage its much acclaimed production titled ‘Gahar Badshah O Banesa Poree’ today at the Mahila Samiti Mancha in the capital’s Baily Road, as a part of 10-day theatre festival titled ‘BotTala Rangamela’. The event featuring new…
Riders hunt a brace with single bullet

Riders hunt a brace with single bullet

Rangpur Riders simultaneously ruined the hopes of two teams — Barisal Bulls and Comilla Victorians — in their bid to stay alive into the top four race of the BPL-4, outplaying the former by 29 runs yesterday at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. The victory after a four-match losing…
Dhanua Kamalpur tasted freedom on this day in 1971

Dhanua Kamalpur tasted freedom on this day in 1971

On this day in 1971, Dhanua Kamalpur, the most significant front-line of Jamalpur district, was freed from Pakistan occupation forces. Commander of District Muktijodha Command Council M Shafiqul Islam Khoka said freedom fighters celebrate the day in a befitting manner every year.   The area falls…
AL gets ready to campaign for Ivy

AL gets ready to campaign for Ivy

The Awami League (AL) is in the process of finalising the campaigning strategies for its candidate Selina Hayat Ivy in the Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) election slated for December 22. The AL general secretary has held several meetings with Ivy and other Narayanganj district unit leaders at party…
Five facts you need to know about one of the world’s greatest scientists

Five facts you need to know about one of the world’s greatest scientists

The 158th birthday of scientist Sir Jagdish Chandra Bose has been celebrated by Google  Scientist Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose was born 158 years ago, and became a world leader in telecommunications with innumerable achievements to his name. The polymath is the subject of a Google Doodle across the…
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