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PM returns from Canada

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina returned to Dhaka, wrapping up a four-day visit to Canada to attend the Outreach Session of the G7 Summit, reports bdnews24.com.She landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport around 11:15 pm on Tuesday from Toronto Pearson International Airport by Emirates Airlines plane after a stopover in Dubai....

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Polls boycott to be suicidal for BNP, says Tofail

BHOLA, June 13 (UNB): Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed said on Wednesday BNP's existence will be at a stake if it does not join the next general election."The boycott of the next general election will be a political suicide for BNP," he said.The minister made the comments while talking to reporters...

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Rights bodies for tax-free income ceiling at Tk 3,50,000

Rights agencies urged the government on Wednesday to raise the tax-free income ceiling to Tk 3,50,000 from Tk 250,000 proposed in the 2018-19 fiscal budget.The government should focus more on widening its tax net instead of enhancing tax rates, they said.Some 20 civil-society organisations fighting for rights made the proposal...

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'Women empowerment key to SDG implementation'

With the deadline that approached fast to end the Millennium Development Goals (MDG's) in 2015, Bangladesh took stock of its progress to-date and worked hard to ensure the next set of goals reflecting the core requirements of sustainability and equity, reports BSS.Experts say inclusive and equitable growth cannot take place...

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Stand up for human rights to ensure peace for all: UN chief

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for redoubling efforts to address the root causes of conflict for the Sustainable Development Goals including promotion of inclusive societies, reports UNB."Let us stand up for human rights for all in the name of peace for all," he said seeking steps to provide access...

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Maya distributes Eid gifts on PM's behalf in Cox's Bazar

COX'S BAZAR, June 13 (UNB): A total of 33,334 families have been given the 'Prime Minister (PM)'s gifts marking Eid-ul-Fitr this year in the district.Disaster Management and Relief Minister Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya distributed the gift items on behalf of the premier in Teknaf and Ukhia upazilas on Tuesday.Day labourer...

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AL nomination board meeting June 22

A meeting of the Awami League (AL) Parliamentary Nomination Board and Local Government Nomination Board will be held at Ganabhaban, the official residence of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, on June 22, reports BSS.President of AL Parliamentary Nomination Board and Local Government Nomination Board Sheikh Hasina will chair the meeting at...

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BNP vice-chairman Abdullah Al Noman speaking

BNP vice-chairman Abdullah Al Noman speaking at a discussion organised by Jatiyatabadi Somorthak Dal at the National Press Club in the city on Wednesday — Focus Bangla

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Publicity and Publications Secretary of Awami League Hasan Mahmud, MP, speaking

Publicity and Publications Secretary of Awami League Hasan Mahmud, MP, speaking at a discussion organised by Bangabandhu Sangskritik Jote at the National Press Club in the city on Wednesday, marking the Jail Release Day of Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina — Focus Bangla

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