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Hello honourable prime minister

A humanoid robot that took the world by storm met Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre. The robot, Sophia, was wearing a yellow-white top and skirt. After coming on to the stage, the Prime Minister asked the robot: “Hello, Sophia. How are you?” “Hello Hon'ble Prime Minister, I'm feeling proud. It's very nice to meet you,” replied Sophia. The Prime Minister then asked Sophia how she came to know about the Premier. Sophia’s answer amazed the Prime Minster as the robot told her that she had read much about Hasina and Bangladesh. “I know you are the daughter of the great leader, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. You are also known as the Mother…

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China policy change may throw projects off track

Bangladesh is likely to face difficulties in implementing big projects using Chinese funds, as Beijing…

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Every district to get high-tech park: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said the government will set up one high-tech park in every district to flourish the ICT sector, reports UNB. "Necessary incentives will also be given if the investors come up to invest in this sector in proposed 100 economic zones across the country,"…

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HC asks former home minister Altaf Hossain to surrender

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Editorial

Rice getting costlier even after Aman arrival

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Op-ed

Rohingya crisis beyond Arakan

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Business

Ensure partnership with private sector, civil society, NGOs

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Saleh's son calls for revenge

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‘Sonai Madhab’ on Shilpakala stage today

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Growers expect good Aman yield in shoal areas

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Dhaka take a giant stride towards final

Defending champions Dhaka Dynamites took a giant stride in playing their second consecutive BPL final following their comprehensive 43-run win over Rangpur Riders yesterday at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. The victory put them in second position, meaning they will play the first Qualifier…

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