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Eid-ul-Azha: Its message

Like in the previous years, Eid-ul-Azha this year, too, is set to be celebrated with traditional fervour. It will be observed tomorrow. Since its observance originates in the episode of the believers' unalloyed submission to the will of God, this Eid carries a highly distinctive significance. It was the eager...

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Expediting hydrocarbon exploration

In a serious drive to access domestic resources the government has of late undertaken a move to frame a maiden policy to expedite countrywide hydrocarbon explorations with the intention of easing the growing reliance on imported fuels. The Energy and Mineral Resources Division under the Ministry of the Power, Energy...

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Plight of Dhaka cattle markets

Dhaka used to celebrate its Eid-ul-Azha with mass-level solemn festivity even during its days as a provincial capital. Unlike the present days, the festive mood would begin from the handful of cattle markets. A number of them would be organised by local 'sardars' in the older part of the city....

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Health risks from artificial cattle fattening

It is very common in our country that a month or so before the cattle markets of Eid-ul Azha, some unscrupulous cattle traders inject banned steroid hormones and other harmful chemicals into the cows to fatten them. Various antibiotics, growth hormones, steroids and other harmful chemicals are being widely used...

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Eid & new Dhaka

Since last weekend, Dhaka has donned the 'Eid holiday' look. I love this and wait for this time that comes twice in a year. Like most residents of Dhaka, I enjoy this time as the roads become nearly empty. One can enjoy Dhaka in its real ambience and essence. As...

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