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Root out graft, militancy

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday asked the Home Ministry to work with greater attention to root out drug abuse, terrorism, militancy and corruption from the country as that is the necessity of time. "If we want to develop the country, we've to free it from drug abuse, terrorism, militancy and corruption...I ask the officials working in this ministry (Home) to give a special attention to these matters," she said. The Prime Minister said this in her introductory speech while holding a views-exchange meeting during her visit to the Home Ministry. She said corruption has spread in society as a 'black disease' and this started when military dictators had ruled the country. Sheikh Hasina mentioned that once militancy had…

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Producers worry over low demand in off-peak hours

The poor demand for electricity during off-peak hours in winter has created a peculiar problem for the…

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News

‘No hide-and-seek over Bhashan Char’

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen yesterday said the government will take all the interested foreigners, including diplomats, to Bhashan Char Island in Noakhali to see the situation on the ground once the work is completed there. "We're very open. We're not in any hide-and-seek. Let's…

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Metro

Grading system introduced in 57 city restaurants

The government has introduced a new grading system in the city’s restaurants to ensure safe and quality food for consumers. Intitially, 57 restaurants in the city’s Motijheel, Dilkusha, Paltan and secretariat areas have been selected. Among them, 18 will obtain the ‘A+’…

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Editorial

Land offices under digital surveillance

With the new government taking a tough stance on all forms of corruption at the public offices, the respective ministers and lawmakers have also adopted signature initiatives to curb graft, earn the trust of the people and get acknowledgement of the nation. In the spirit of establishing a culture of…

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Op-ed

Opportunities and challenges for persons with disabilities

Our National Agriculture Policy 2018, Disability Rights and Protection Act 2013 and other relevant policies did not give clear directive to establish their rights in the agricultural sector. Those policies need to be packaged in such a manner as to establish a logical path to escape from poverty…

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Business

Local brands rule Dhaka trade fair

Almost all local stalls and brands have managed to attract local and foreign customers at the month-long Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF). People are thronging the fairground during weekdays and also on weekends at Agargaon in the capital. Local brands like PRAN Foods Ltd, Akij Food…

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Worldwide

Downing Street warns MPs not to block Brexit

Attempts by backbench MPs to remove the government’s power to deliver Brexit are “extremely concerning”, Downing Street has said. On Monday one group of MPs will present a bill that could allow Brexit to be delayed if Parliament does not approve an EU withdrawal agreement. According…

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Dhakalive

Group painting show underway at AFD

A two-week group painting exhibition, titled ‘Preceptor-Disciple: Disciple-Preceptor’ is underway at the La Galerie of Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD) in Dhanmondi of the capital. Eminent artist Monirul Islam inaugurated the exhibition as the chief guest on the gallery premises…

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Sports

Dynamites aim to consolidate lead

All the hypes of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Twenty20 Cricket Tournament yet again shifted to Dhaka after Sylhet leg, where eight matches were played during the last five days. Chittagong Vikings and Comilla Victorians among the BPL franchise teams comparatively did their best than other…

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Nationwide

Foodgrain procurement policy to be made time-befitting : Minister

Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Majumder said the foodgrain procurement policy will be amended to make it a time-befitting one. "Changes will be made to the foodgrain procurement policy as per the need of the time and demand," he said while addressing a reception accorded to him by the Naogaon…

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ACC intensifies drive at major govt office

After Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s announcement of a zero tolerance policy against corruption, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has now primarily targeted the major public offices across the country to ensure corruption-free and hassle-free public services. The commission has intensified…

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