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17 projects worth $3.57b included

Bangladesh has finally included 17 projects, involving a total of USD 3.57 billion or Tk 28,650 crore (approximately), for the third Indian line of credit (LoC) that will be signed during the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to New Delhi. Bangladesh and India may sign a pact to expand Indian investments in the country when PM Sheikh Hasina visits the neighbouring country most likely in April. According to sources in the finance ministry, Bangladesh has primarily finalised 17 projects, worth over USD 3.57 billion. The sources said the projects are related to the ports, airports, railways, and roads that have links with Indian land ports. This would help boost trade between the neighbours. This will be Hasina’s first official…

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Threats came from US officials over Yunus issue: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said the then US secretary of state, assistant secretary and…

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'Reckless remarks' by AL on WB an ominous sign for country: BNP

BNP yesterday voiced concern over the ruling party leaders' 'unguarded' remarks about the World Bank and its officials, saying it is an ominous sign for the country and its development projects, reports UNB. "Following the Canadian court's verdict (over Padma Bridge project graft),…

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Metro

Accept demand, buy meat at Tk 300per kg, urge sellers

Meat traders yesterday claimed that they will be able to sell beef at Tk 300 per kg if their four-point demand is met, reports UNB. "If our demands are met and the hassles in importing cows from India are removed, we'll be able to sell beef at Tk 300 per kg or even less," Bangladesh Meat…

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Editorial

Virulent extremism

The suicide bombing which killed at least 80 people in the famous shrine of the Sufi Saint Shabaz Kalandar is but the latest in a string of terror attacks that have wreaked havoc in that Islamic Republic in the recent years. This is one more example of the rise of religious extremism and intolerance…

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Op-ed

Jurisprudence of fire insurance in modern life and business

Fire incidence seriously affects the life and property of the people. Fire is very much destructive and can turn valuable commodities into ashes in the glimpse of an eye. Though it is unexpected but is common in our daily affairs. Every day, we hear about disastrous fire incidences. Fire incident in…

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Business

Low interest rate on savings puts middle class in peril

Interest on bank savings, including fixed deposit receipts (FDRs), has now plummeted to as low as 5 per cent, jeopardising the middle and lower middle classes, since a savings instrument like the FDR was the lone ‘saving’ grace for most of them. Ordinary people, who used to live on bank…

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Worldwide

Allies claim US backing for political solution in Syria

AFP, BONN: US allies said they had won assurances Friday from new Secretary of State Rex Tillerson that Washington backed a political solution to the Syria conflict, ahead of UN peace talks. On the sidelines of a G20 gathering in Germany, Tillerson joined a group of countries who support the Syrian…

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Dhakalive

‘Tasmina: The Horse Girl’ to be screened in Spain Feb 21

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Sports

Sri Lanka win last ball thriller

AFP, MELBOURNE: Chamara Kapugedera smashed a four off the last ball to give Sri Lanka a thrilling five-wicket victory over Australia in their first Twenty20 international at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday. The win kept Sri Lanka unbeaten in four T20 internationals in Australia and followed their…

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Nationwide

Potato growers feel frustrated as prices plummet in Bhola

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Noise pollution in city continues unabated

Noise pollution is rising in the city and in other urban areas of the country due to lack of enforcement of laws. Use of loud horns by vehicles and builders carrying out construction work in residential areas 24 hours a day are making life miserable for citizens. According to recent surveys by the Department…

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