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Tardy implementation dogs six projects

The implementation of six projects under the first Indian Line of Credit (LoC) is being delayed as the implementing agencies are facing different challenges, according to sources concerned. Howevers, eight of the 15 projects under the first LoC of USD 800 million have already been completed, and one almost complete, according to the minutes of an LoC review meeting held at the Economic Relations Division (ERD) on December 10. The six projects facing problems are: construction of the Khulna–Mongla port rail line, including the feasibility study (USD 308.92 million); construction of the second Bhairab and second Titas bridges with approach road rail lines (USD 102.9 million); construction of the third and fourth dual-gauge track between…

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Mubashar says he was abducted

North South University (NSU) teacher Mubashar Hasan, who had been missing for about one and a half months,…

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‘Bangladesh continues to work for regional, int’l peace’

Bangladesh has said the UN's conflict response strategies need to be situated within the broader framework for political solution to conflicts, reports UNB. Permanent Representative (PR) of Bangladesh to the UN Ambassador Masud Bin Momen said this highlighting Bangladesh position as one of the highest…

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Metro

CU campus a ‘safe haven’ for drug addicts, peddlers

The Chittagong University (CU) campus has turned into a ‘safe haven’ for drug peddlers and addicts -- both students and outsiders. After sunset, they start gathering behind tea stalls. Some find their spot in a room at the dormitories, others in the central field or behind any building.…

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Editorial

UNGA vote on Jerusalem

As was expected, on the Jerusalem vote in United Nations General Assembly Thursady, the members overwhelmingly supported the resolution—128 countries voted in its favour—that has called Donald Trump’s declaration of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel ‘null and void’. The…

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Op-ed

Improving women entrepreneurial ecosystem in Bangladesh

Now-a-days, all over the world entrepreneurship has been regarded as one of the prominent and emerging career choices for both urban and rural women population, especially in developing economies. In today’s digitized era, female owned business enterprises are growing at a geometrical progression,…

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Business

Country enjoys record GDP growth amid big challenges

Bangladesh has achieved a good economic record despite facing challenges in the outgoing fiscal year by attaining a GDP rate of 7.28 per cent and a per capita income of USD 1,610. Planning minister AHM Mustafa Kamal said the per capita income increased with a steady rise in the country’s economic…

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Worldwide

Johnson, Lavrov exchange smiles on Moscow visit

MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson clashed yesterday over Russia’s alleged interference in the Brexit vote on the first official visit by a foreign minister from London in five years, reports AFP. The outspoken Johnson arrived in Moscow to…

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Dhakalive

‘A pair of Sandal’, a docu-film on Rohingya awarded in Turkey

A documentary short film ‘A pair of Sandal’ directed by the independent filmmaker Josim Ahmed has been awarded at the ‘HAK-Is Short Film Festival’ in Turkey. Josim Ahmed received the ‘Best Director Award’ for the film on the closing day of the festival on December…

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Sports

Anamul, Nasir hit double centuries

The day belonged to Anamul Haque Bijoy, who clattered another scintillating double hundred within three months, gave a sort reminder to the selectors ahead of the upcoming back-to-back series at home turf. Tier-1 leaders Khulna Division, who are on way to defend the title, declared their first innings…

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Nationwide

Growing seedlings on rooftop gains popularity

Growing Boro paddy seedlings in plastic trays on rooftops and backyards is becoming popular in Jhenidah’s Shailkupa upazila, with farmers vouching that this method saves both time and cost. Around 20 farmers in the upazila have prepared paddy seedbeds in plastic trays this season. College teacher…

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BNP prepares strategies over possible Khaleda conviction

As the trial proceedings of the Zia Charitable and Zia Orphanage Trust graft cases against its chairperson Khaleda Zia nearing completion, BNP is preparing for a countrywide strong agitation alongside carrying out its legal battle in the apex court if she is convicted, reports UNB. The party is also…

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