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PM urges Trudeau to deport Bangabandhu's killer Nur Chowdhury

QUEBEC (Canada), June 11 (UNB): Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged Canada for the deportation of Nur Chowdhury, one of the convicted killers of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, to Bangladesh.She made the request at a meeting with her Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau at Le Petit Frontence...

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SC upholds quick disposal of Khaleda's bail petitions

The Appellate Division on Monday upheld a High Court order that had asked the lower court to dispose of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's bail pleas speedily in connection with two defamation cases, reports UNB. Earlier on May 31, the High Court had ordered the Dhaka trial court to speedily hear...

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RHD under fire over sorry state of roads, highways

Roads and Highways Department (RHD) came under fire at a public hearing on Monday over the deplorable condition of the roads and highways when the rush for Eid holidaymaking outside the city is in full swing. Participants at the hearing criticised the department for it its failure to maintain good...

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Rights groups decry 'poor' allocation for agriculture

Some rights groups have expressed their disappointment over 'inadequate' allocation for the agricultural sector in the proposed national budget for the upcoming fiscal year (FY), 2018-19. They also urged the government to review the allocation for the interest of farmers and development of agriculture of the country.Some 12 local and...

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Don't call me ex-Jatiya Party minister: Muhith

SANGSAD BHABAN, Jun 11 (UNB): Finance Minister AMA Muhith threatened on Monday to take proper steps if Jatiya Party members call him a former minister of the party again.He came up with the warning while taking part in discussions on the supplementary budget for 2017-18 fiscal in Parliament."I'll take proper...

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BNP to submit memos to DCs seeking Khaleda's release

BNP leaders and activists will submit memorandums to deputy commissioners across the country on Thursday demanding its chairperson Khaleda Zia's proper medical treatment and her release from jail before Eid-ul-Fitr, reports UNB.BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi announced the programme at a press conference at the party's Nayapaltan...

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ACC arrest RHD engineer over bribery

BARGUNA, June 11 (UNB): The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Monday arrested an engineer of Roads and Highways Department of Barguna from his office reportedly while taking Tk 14.50 lakh as bribe.Tipped off, an ACC team conducted a drive at the office of Shamsul Shahriar, deputy divisional engineer of Barguna Roads...

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Food Minister Qamrul Islam addressing

Food Minister Qamrul Islam addressing a discussion organised by Awami Jubo League at Mahanagar Natya Mancha in the city on Monday, marking the 'Jail Release Day' of Awami League president and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina — Focus Bangla

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