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PM pledges to spread Bangabandhu ideals

Prime Minister and Leader of the House Sheikh Hasina yesterday promised to spread life, work and ideology of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman among the people of Bangladesh and the world as well by celebrating ‘Mujib Barsha’ marking the birth centenary of the great leader. “And the decision of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to celebrate of Bangabandhu’s birth centenary has gotten an international shape and taken the celebration to a unique dimension,” she said. The premier said this while replying to a starred question raised by Awami League lawmaker AKM Rahmatullah (Dhaka-11) during her question-answer session in the House. Sheikh Hasina said…

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Fog forces frequent flight disruptions

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News

Trial against BNP Ishraque begins

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Metro

RU female students come through with flying colours

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Editorial

Western media’s dubious track record

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Op-ed

When the lawmakers brazenly call for extrajudicial killing

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Business

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Worldwide

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Dhakalive

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Sports

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Nationwide

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