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Four new banks to get licence
Giving in to pressure from government high-ups, Bangladesh Bank has set in motion the process of giving licences to four proposed commercial banks. As part of the move, the central bank will place proposals at today’s meeting of its board of directors. If the four new banks get approval, the […]
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Ayub Bachhu passes away
Legendary musician Ayub Bachchu passed away at the Square Hospitals in Dhaka on Thursday morning. Bachchu, the founding member of the rock band LRB, breathed his last at about 8:30am at the age of about 60. The prominent singer was found in an unconscious state at his Moghbazar residence and […]
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Bangladesh Gets First Female Major General
Dr Susane Giti Bangladesh has been a role model in women’s empowerment. Noticeable progress has been seen in various aspects of health, education, work and administration. The country is experiencing an appreciable change in society because of its efforts in this regard. Recently Bangladesh Army finds its first female major […]
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Ensuring women’s safety
Women’s safety still remains to be a burning issue. Be it in a joy rally or a protest or a private place, women are seen to be violated anywhere anytime in any situation. It does not only need to be addressed, but also the protection has to be ensured. The […]
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They Met After 23 Years
After almost 22 years, Anju Ghosh returned to Bangladesh. On 9th September, she went to FDC; there she met Ilias Kanchan after 23 years. Beder Meye Josna, which was directed by Tojammel Haque Bokul was released in 1989. The film made Anju Ghosh and Ilias Kanchan superstars. It is still […]
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Chirkutt to perform in Australia for the first time
Popular band Chirkutt will be leaving for Australia in October. A facebook post by the band has revealed the news. They will perform in a concert titled “Bangladesh Night” in Sydney on October 13. Another concert scheduled on October 20 in Melbourne will again bring the band before the expatriate […]
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‘Bangladesh currently world’s top hilsha producer’
Right at this moment Bangladesh occupies the first position in hilsha production as the country’s hilsha output has increased by 66 per cent in the last nine years. Fisheries and Livestock Minister Naryan Chandra Chanda said this while inaugurating a two-day workshop at Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC) auditorium in […]
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Dhaka-Delhi to continue mutual cooperation
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday held talks with her counterpart Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the 4th BIMSTEC Summit. “The two premiers said they want to carry on their joint endevours for changing the fate of the people of the two countries,” Bangladesh Prime Minister’s Press Secretary Ihsanul […]
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Three-wheelers will be effectively banned for highways: Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Monday said strict measures are to be taken to stop plying of three-wheelers on national highways to curb road accidents. “We have taken 18-point decisions to ensure road safety. As per the decisions plying of three-wheelers, including CNG and battery-run auto-rickshaw, leguna […]
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Jaya’s big day
Jaya Ahsan’s rise to fame saw her achieve stardom nationally and abroad. The National Film Award winning actor enjoys immense popularity in West Bengal, and today, her joy comes in a different measure as she looks forward to her birthday. In a recent interview with The Daily Star, the actress […]
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