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Int'l support a must for Bangladesh: Unesco

International support is vital for countries like Bangladesh to make the shift to inclusive education ensuring education for Rohingyas living in Bangladesh, said a new global report on Tuesday, reports UNB.Bangladesh, the report published by UNESCO says, is one of only two countries in the list of top 10 host...

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PM seeks ROK investment in power, ICT sectors

Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday sought South Korean investment and cooperation in generating power and establishing ICT training centres in Bangladesh, reports UNB. She said this when newly appointed South Korean Ambassador in Bangladesh Hu Kang-il met her at her office. PM's press secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed reporters...

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Myanmar should take back Rohingyas, Danish envoy tells Prime Minister

Newly appointed Danish Ambassador in Bangladesh Winnie Estrup Petersen said on Tuesday Myanmar should take back their Rohingya nationals living in Bangladesh, reports UNB. "Myanmar should take back the Rohingyas," Petersen said when she met Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her office. PM's Press secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed reporters after...

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ACC chief warns against extra fee collection from SSC candidates

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) chairman Iqbal Mahmood said on Tuesday the commission will take stern action against the schools that charge the SSC candidates extra fees than the government fixed one.He also warned the schools of taking legal action if they allow any student to sit for SSC (Secondary School...

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Exim Bank MD's mother gets Ratnagarva Ma Gold Medal

Hamida Begum, mother of Dr Mohammed Haider Ali Miah, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Exim Bank Limited, has been awarded 'Ratnagarva Ma Gold Medal-2018' organised by education, cultural and social welfare organisation SOFEN, says a statement. On behalf of Hamida Begum, her sons Mohammed Bazlur Rahman, Dr Mohammed...

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Laila to take part in Miami, Paris expos

Bangladeshi artist Laila Sharmeen will exhibit her recent mixed media works at Spectrum Miami and Salon des Baux Arts in Paris in December. The five-day Spectrum Miami, to be held at Miami's Wynwood Arts District, will open on December 5 and Salon des Baux Arts on December 13 at Carrousel...

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'ICT Business Person of the Year-2018' to Daffodil International University chairman Md Sabur Khan

Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith handing over Daily Star ICT Award under the category of 'ICT Business Person of the Year-2018' to Daffodil International University chairman Md Sabur Khan in the city recently

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Three workers die falling off Khulna building

KHULNA, Nov 20 (UNB): Three construction workers were killed after falling off an under-construction building in Khalishpur area of the city on Tuesday.The deceased were identified as Nur-e-Alam, 18, son of Nurul Islam, Sayem, 20, son of Mofizul Islam, and Md Ramdan, 35, son of Rahim Uddin, hailing from Nilphamari...

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WEATHER-21-11-2018

Weather may remain dry with partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours until 6:00 pm today (Wednesday), reports UNB.Light to moderate fog may occur at places over the country during late night until morning, Met Office said.Night temperature may rise by 1-2 degrees Celsius and day...

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Shahidul Alam released from jail

Photographer-activist Shahidul Alam has been released from jail over three months after his arrest on charges of spreading rumours during student protests for road safety, reports bdnews24.com.His release on Tuesday night was delayed by hours due to dissimilarity in his home addresses mentioned in the order and the prison papers,...

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New born baby found in Curzon Hall area

A newborn baby was found in the Curzon Hall area of the Dhaka University on Tuesday afternoon.After getting information, a proctorial team of Dhaka University (DU) rescued the baby, who was kept under a BRTC bus in the area, according to eyewitnesses. Later, the baby was sent to Dhaka Medical...

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