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Businesses want Hasina as PM again

Top business leaders and entrepreneurs across the political divides yesterday said they want to see Sheikh Hasina as the prime minister of the country for next term again, terming her the ‘symbol of hope’ for the entire business community and common people as well for the country’s thriving growth. The business leaders said this at a business conference organised by Federation of Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BCCI) in the capital to express support to the leadership of Sheikh Hasina in future. Responding to the expectation of the business leaders, the prime minister said it is the responsibility of the government to create a congenial atmosphere for the…

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BNP printing fake ballots, spreading money: PM

Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina yesterday accused BNP of printing fake ballot…

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News

Ershad likely to stay away from Dhaka-17 seat

Jatiya Party (JP) chairman HM Ershad, who is now undergoing treatment in Singapore, is likely to stay away from the Dhaka-17 constituency during the next national polls slated for December 30. Grassroots leaders and activists have already expressed their anger over the rumour that their party chief…

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Metro

‘BNP manifesto ‘confusing’

Awami League joint general secretary Jahangir Kabir Nanak yesterday said BNP's election manifesto is extremely 'disappointing and confusing' for the nation. He made the remarks at a press conference at the Awami League president's Dhanmondi political office. "When people consider…

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Editorial

Empowerment of rural women

Officials at a women rally organised by the District Information Office (DIO) under the “Strengthening publicity for development of rural people” project in Pirganj upazila of Rangpur on Monday have said massive developments attained in last ten years substantially improved living …

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Op-ed

Climate change challenges for sustainable development in Bangladesh

The United Nations Climate Change Conferences are yearly conferences held in the framework of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). They serve as the formal meeting of the UNFCCC Parties (Conference of the Parties, COP) to assess progress in dealing with climate change.…

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Business

Sudden nip in the air boosts sale of winter clothes

There is a sudden spurt in the demand for warm clothes due to the fall in temperature in the last couple of days. Several retailers from different markets in the capital are now busy showcasing sweaters, cardigans, jackets, blazers and other types of winter clothes in front of shops, markets…

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Worldwide

Trump ex-security chief Flynn sold country out, says judge

A federal judge accused President Donald Trump's former national security chief Michael Flynn Tuesday of selling out the United States but agreed to delay his sentencing for lying over secret communications with Russian officials. Judge Emmet Sullivan said Flynn had behaved in a "traitorous"…

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Dhakalive

Loko Natyadal (Banani) stages new play ‘Thikana’

Loko Natyadal (Banani), one of the most prominent theatre troupes in the country, brought its new play ‘Thikana’ on the stage recently. The Liberation War-based play was staged at the Bangladesh Mahila Samiti auditorium in the capital’s Baily Road on December 16. Veteran theatre personality…

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Sports

Tigers aim to come back strongly

The way Bangladesh clawed back and triumphed the last T20 series against World T20 champions West Indies as top-order batsman Soumya Sarkar said that they will attempt to strongly come back and win the next matches of the ongoing series. Soumya also said that they will try to gear up them by amending…

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Nationwide

Goods handling in Mongla Port also affected

Rain and fog in the last couple days have taken a serious toll on the fish-drying process in different fishing colonies across the coastal area adjacent to the Sundarbans resulting in fish worth over Taka 1 crore going bad. Torrential rain and ghastly winds have disrupted the loading-unloading of several…

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AL victory in next polls to keep up dev spree: Nikkei Asian Review

Japan-based global economic journal Nikkei Asian Review yesterday came up with an extensive study on Bangladesh saying the South Asian nation continued to witness “rise and rise” with booming economy while ruling Awami League’s victory in the upcoming elections would keep up the development…

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