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No space for arson attackers: Hasina

Taking a swipe at BNP for allowing Jamaat candidates to contest the national election with its symbol 'Sheaf of Paddy', Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said there will be no space for them (BNP-Jamaat) on Bangladesh soil as they were involved in killing people through arson attacks. "There'll be no space for them on Bangladesh soil as the smell of charred human bodies still comes out from the symbol of Sheaf of Paddy. Please be aware of them!" she said. Sheikh Hasina said this while addressing an election rally arranged by Awami League Pirganj Upazila unit at Pirganj Govt High School Ground. Hasina, also the Awami League president, urged all to vote for Awami League for the sake of development, prosperity, beautiful and a…

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Over 25,000 military personnel deployed

At least 25,000 military personnel, including about 5,000 members of the Navy, have been deployed as…

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News

Ask police to allow Oikyafront’s Suhrawardy rally, BNP urges CEC

BNP yesterday urged Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda to give police necessary directives for allowing Jatiya Oikyafront to hold its planned rally at Suhrawardy Udyan on December 27. "We've planned to hold a rally at Suhrawardy Udyan on December 27 as part of our election campaign…

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Metro

President asks NDC graduates to utilise expertise for dev

President M Abdul Hamid yesterday asked the participants of National Defence Course (NDC) and Armed Forces War Course (AFWC) to contribute more to the country’s overall development by facing challenges with efficiency. “Utilize your experience to face the challenges for overall development…

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Editorial

Ignite a rural silk revolution

It’s heartening to find that a rural silk based movement has begun, providing earning capacity to people and helping to rejuvenate a moribund industry. Reportedly, in the last ten years, 39.5 lakh Mulberry plants, 35.01 lakh disinfected cocoons and 12.16 lakh eggs were distributed among farmers.…

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Op-ed

Migration, a major pillar for the Bangladesh economy

Migration from Bangladesh for overseas work began in 1976 and unofficially even earlier as Bangladeshis started to go to Middle-Eastern countries, mainly Saudi Arabia. The numbers rose fast, and emigration has become the third pillar of Bangladesh’s economy, behind agriculture and the garments…

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Business

Ashuganj Power Station moves to raise Tk 415cr thru bonds

State-owned Ashuganj Power Station Company Limited (APSCL) yesterday signed separate contracts with eight banks and financial institutions to sell its bonds under private placement to raise funds for implementing its power plant projects. Finance Minister AMA Muhith, Prime Minister's Energy Advisor…

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Worldwide

Macron calls for order after attack on police

French President Emmanuel Macron called for “order” yesterday after a sixth weekend of “yellow vest” anti-government protests marked by dwindling participation and a violent attack on police in Paris. Speaking during a visit to the central African state of Chad where he was visiting…

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Dhakalive

Alauddin Ali turns 65

Eight-time National Film Award winner music composer Alauddin Ali turns 65 today. Famous for songs like ‘O Amar Bangla Ma Tor’, the music maestro informs DhakaLive that no special programme has been organised for the birthday celebration as he will be observing the anniversary with his family…

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Sports

Shakib shines amid youngsters surge in West Indies series

Bangladesh’s aspiration to complete a tour sweep for the first time against any team in a series, comprised with all three formats of the cricket might be ruined after West Indies won the bad-tempered third T20 to seal the T20 series by 2-1 but they had something to cheer up. They whitewashed…

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Nationwide

Honey harvesting brings boon for Rajshahi farmers

Many people have become financially solvent through honey harvesting activities in the region including its vast Barind tract. Honey hunting is being expanded gradually to many new areas contributing a lot towards employment generation side by side with boosting honey production. As a whole, honey farming…

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Jatiya Oikyafront, BNP turn to social media

Though late in the day, the opposition alliance Jatiya Oikyafront and its major partner, the BNP, have launched massive electioneering through social media, seeking votes for the ‘sheaf of paddy’ poll symbol ahead of the December 30 parliamentary elections. BNP leaders said they would use…

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