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Grassroots ready to give vent to anger

Grassroots-level leaders of the Awami League (AL) are busy fighting with each other, when the party high-ups are preparing for an extended meeting to give them instructions for the next general election, leaving aside internal conflicts. The AL is set to hold the extended meeting, aimed at strengthening the organisation ahead of the polls, at Sheikh Hasina’s official residence today (Saturday). The meeting will begin at 10:30am. AL insiders said the party president would give directives to strengthen the party at the grassroots level and avoid internal conflicts ahead of the polls, to ensure "Nouka's" victory in the 2019 polls. Despite attempts by the party high-ups to minimise disputes, internal conflicts continue…

Front Page

No need for SC nod, says law ministry

There is no need to take permission from the Supreme Court (SC) or consult it in case of foreign trips…

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News

DRU for withdrawing MoFA circular

Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) yesterday urged the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) to immediately withdraw its notice directing Bangladesh missions abroad to watch journalists travelling abroad and their activities there, reports UNB Expressing deep concern over the notice, DRU President Sakhawat Hossain…

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Metro

4,190 flats to be built in city

As public servants of all categories suffer from a serious crisis of residential accommodation, the government has taken a number of projects to construct 4,190 flats in the capital for them to reduce their plight, reports UNB. The Public Works Department of the Housing and Public Works Ministry is…

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Editorial

Rehabilitating Haor farmers

The step of the government to rehabilitate the affected people of Haor region in Netrokona district is going on the right direction. During her Thursday’s visit, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina declared that fresh agricultural loan for flood affected farmers would be provided at 4.5 per cent interest…

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Op-ed

Climate refugees and position of Bangladesh

A new phenomenon called “climate refugees” arises in the global arena. The person who is displaced by climatically induced environmental disasters generally called a climate refugee. Incremental and rapid ecological change, resulting in increased droughts, desertification, sea level rise,…

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Business

Kitchen markets getting overheated well ahead of Ramadan

Amid government’s assurance to keep the Ramadan market stable, retailers have apparently started selling vegetables at higher prices through a newer trick putting consumers in trouble, reports UNB. Now one can hardly buy one kg vegetable at a price below Tk 50 though there is a big price gap in…

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Worldwide

Huge turnout as Iranians deliver verdict on Rouhani

TEHRAN: Iranians poured into polling stations on Friday to deliver their verdict on President Hassan Rouhani and his troubled efforts to rebuild ties with the world and kickstart the struggling economy, reports AFP. There was a festive atmosphere in Tehran where Rouhani, a 68-year-old moderate cleric…

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Dhakalive

Rabindra Sangeet album of Khairul, Kolpona to be released today

Khairul Anam Shakil and his wife Masuda Anam will release a new album of Tagore songs today. Khairul Anam Shakil is a renowned Nazrul Sangeet singer. A teacher and the general secretary of Chhayanaut, Shakil is also a familiar name to admirers of ‘harano diner gaan’ and ‘adhunik gaan’.…

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Sports

Sk Jamal finish first phase unbeaten

Sheikh Jamal Dhanmond Club emerged Group B champions after defeating Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra 4-1 in penalty shoot out in their last round robin league phase match of the Walton Federation Cup football at the Bangabandhu National Stadium yesterday. Both teams failed to score any goal during regulation…

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Nationwide

Lack of capital, marketing facilities hurting craftsmen

Lack of capital and marketing facilities is affecting handicraft production in Shariatpur district, where about 80,000 low-income people are engaged in making various household products and other such products as fishing traps, locally called ‘chai’ and ‘khadun’, baskets and…

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Govt likely to take step against 55 schools

The government has decided to take action against 55 "blacklisted" primary schools, as no students from these educational institutions have passed the latest primary education completion (PEC) exams. The Directorate of Primary Education (DPE) has already issued showcause notices against these…

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