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Economy surges despite political hurdles

Economy surges despite political hurdles
Bangladesh has been on the right track in terms of economic development, though it has faced some obstacles, mainly confrontational politics, experts said on the eve of the 45th Victory Day. A former adviser to the caretaker government, Dr AMB Mirza Azizul Islam, said Bangladesh has shown notable success in achieving GDP growth over the last two decades. He pointed out that Bangladesh has reduced poverty from 74 per cent in 1971 to 22 per cent in 2016. Dr Mirza Azizul also pointed out that Bangladesh has achieved food security despite arable land reduction by an average 1 per cent per year, which is a remarkable development. About export earnings, Dr Mirza Azizul said Bangladesh has shown dramatic achievement in export earnings, which reached…

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Liberation war inspiring artistes for generations
Liberation war inspiring artistes for generations
The 1971 Liberation War has inspired cultural activists from different genres in Bangladesh. Hundreds…

Play due role against militancy, PM asks admin officials

Play due role against militancy, PM asks admin officials

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday asked the new officers of the civil administration to always stay alert and play their due role so that terrorism and militancy cannot raise their ugly heads in the country, reports UNB. "New problems -- 'terrorism and militancy' -- now have emerged,…
Two to die for university student murder

Two to die for university student murder

A Dhaka tribunal yesterday sentenced two people to death and another to life term imprisonment for killing a private university student at Mirpur in the capital in 2012, reports UNB. The condemned convicted are Ashfaq Ahmed Shihab, student of Ideal Institute of Science and Technology and Al Amin Islam…
Victory Day

Victory Day

The sunrise today heralds the 46th Victory Day for Bangladesh. On this day in 1971, our country achieved victory after nine-month long war against the Pakistani occupation forces. The hearts of millions of people will pulsate with the joy of freedom today. The hearts of those who have lost their near…
Service sector deserves extra care

Service sector deserves extra care

Service Sector is the highest contributor to the Bangladesh GDP. Last year (2015) contribution of Service Sector to Bangladesh GDP was 56.35%. Not only in 2015, it is a steadily growing sector of Bangladesh economy since the independence of the country. Contribution of industry to the GDP is rising…
Bangladesh-France trade 
to exceed $3b soon: Tofail

Bangladesh-France trade to exceed $3b soon: Tofail

Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed yesterday said France has expressed its keenness to boost bilateral trade with Bangladesh, report agencies.  "In terms of export, France is an important trade partner for Bangladesh and if the present trend continues, bilateral trade volume would soon exceed…
Evacuations start from rebel-held Aleppo

Evacuations start from rebel-held Aleppo

ALEPPO, Syria: A convoy of ambulances and buses left rebel territory in Aleppo on Thursday in the first evacuations under a deal for opposition fighters to leave the city after years of fighting. The rebel withdrawal will pave the way for President Bashar al-Assad’s forces to reclaim complete…
Cultural arena all set to celebrate 46th Victory Day

Cultural arena all set to celebrate 46th Victory Day

The nations will celebrate the 46th Victory Day today, paying tribute to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives to liberate the country from the clutches of Pakistan occupation force in 1971. Different socio-cultural organisations and educational institutions across the country will celebrate the day…
Abahani keep solo lead

Abahani keep solo lead

Substitute Nabib Newaz Jibon struck two sensational goals in the injury time to guide Abahani Limited to obtain crucial three points defeating Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club by 3-2 in the JB Bangladesh Premier League football. Held at the Bangabandhu National Stadium yesterday, in the five goals thriller…
Workers suffer as production remains suspended

Workers suffer as production remains suspended

The production in Dinajpur Maddhapara Stone Mine remained suspended over the last 14 months for various reasons, causing huge losses to the mine and leaving some 1,000 workers jobless, reports UNB. Traders are now importing stones from neighbouring India to meet the local demands. According to sources…
Rohingyas find ‘ready shelter’

Rohingyas find ‘ready shelter’

Human greed feasts on human tragedy at Ukhia in Cox’s Bazar. The plight of Rohingyas fleeing ethnic cleansing back home in Myanmar is being exploited by some unscrupulous people to mint money across the border in Bangladesh. These sharks are clearing the forest-covered hills at Ukhia to build…
Blood-drenched war fronts of 1971

Blood-drenched war fronts of 1971

45 years ago, in 1971, I was working in the blood-drenched war fronts as an Information Officer-cum-War Correspondent of Mujibnagar Government. Alongside I discharged my tough responsibilities in the fronts as War Correspondent of Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra. I was hovering between life and death among…
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