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PM for solving issues among Muslim states through talks

Stressing the importance of the unity of Muslim countries, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on Wednesday the Muslim countries should solve their problems, if any, through talks, reports UNB."The Muslim Ummah should remain together...if there's any problem among themselves that can be solved through discussions," she said.The Prime Minister said...

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College girl dies in Ctg covered van accident

A college girl has been killed after being run over by a covered van at Kotowali intersection in Chattogram City, reports bdnews24.com.The 18-year-old Soma Barua died in the accident at 10am on Wednesday.She was a student of higher secondary at the Government City College.Kotwali Police Station Sub-inspector Sajal Das told...

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4G mobile service loses steam

Despite a lot of hype surrounding the high-tech network for smartphones throughout the last year, the number of 4G subscribers reached only 11.7 million in the first 10 months of introducing it in the country.In the meantime, the number of 3G subscribers reached 63.5 million, according to the latest data...

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Authority talks tough on drug running through Ctg airport

CHATTOGRAM, Jan 16: The Shah Amanat International Airport authority in Chattogram has said they will maintain zero tolerance against smuggling in drugs through the airport and will remain alert to thwart any such attempt by the passengers.Security at the airport has been strengthened to ensure safe journey of the passengers....

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Veteran journo Amanullah Kabir no more

Veteran journalist Amanullah Kabir died at a city hospital early Wednesday. He was 72, reports UNB.He had been suffering from various diseases and died at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) around 1:00 am while undergoing treatment there.Amanullah Kabir was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of the BSMMU...

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RMG workers’ demo for pay under latest wage structure

Workers of an apparel maker blocked on Wednesday Shyamoli Ring Road in the city, demanding that their company give wages as per the latest pay structure.They took to the streets in the morning as their company, Dynamic Fashion Ltd, gave them wages as per the previous pay scale instead of...

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Bangladesh 3rd among states to see boom

Economic powerhouses like the United States, China and Japan may be home to the highest proportion of the world's wealthy, but when it comes to minting new millionaires, opportunities abound in some surprising places, according to a report published on CNBC.That's according to a new report from wealth research firm...

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HC clears way for DNCC mayoral polls

The High Court scrapped a stay order on the by-elections for a new mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation, lawyers said, reports bdnews24.com.A previous court order had halted the polls to elect a mayor for Dhaka North and councillors for new 18 wards following a writ petition last year. On...

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Fire at Kamalapur rly station hits train schedule

Officials tried to keep train schedules on track due to a fire in the signal room of Kamalapur Railway Station in Dhaka, reports bdnews24.com.The fire was doused immediately after it started on Wednesday evening, Kamalapur Railway Police Station OC Yasin Faruq told the news agency.The authorities were operating Bangladesh's busiest...

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Customs arrest C&F agent on multiple allegations

Members of the Customs Intelligence arrested on Tuesday a C&F agent from the city's Kakrail area on multiples charges.They detained Md Mizanur Rahman Chaklader, proprietor of MR Trade International, for releasing several import consignments through the user ID and password of the ASYCUDA World System and fake documents.The Customs Intelligence...

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Coal import halts thru Tamabil port again as Indian court imposes ban

Having resumed just 15 days ago, import of coal from India through the Tamabil port in Sylhet was halted again on Wednesday morning after an Indian court decision imposed a ban on lifting coal, reports UNB.If the situation persists, some 5000 workers look set to become unemployed while importers must...

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Garment workers forming a human chain

Garment workers forming a human chain in front of Jatiya Press Club in the city on Wednesday demanding fixation of wages commensurate with the prevailing market prices — FE photo

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