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Cutting commodity prices at one go not possible: Adviser

Finance adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has said the reduction in the prices of all types of commodities in the kitchen market at once is not possible.Potato has risen in price, but some commodities have dropped in value, he said, adding that people make noise when commodity prices go up but...

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Govt working on sustainable power policy: Kabir

The interim government is working to eliminate the past practices that enabled corruption and moving towards achieving a sustainable power policy, Adviser for the power, energy and mineral resources ministry Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan said Wednesday."The primary goal of the former government in the power and energy sector seemed to...

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Orange Bonds to accelerate sustainable development

Orange Bonds, a new financial initiative, will be the key in facilitating sustainable development and inclusive economic growth in Bangladesh, said Lutfey Siddiqi, chief adviser's special envoy for international affairs.Speaking as a special guest at an international conference held at the SGX Auditorium in Singapore, he also said that Bangladesh...

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76 apply for DMTCL MD post

Some 76 resident and non-resident Bangladeshis have shown interest in holding the managing director (MD) post in the metro rail company after it was opened for the first time to a qualified national or international expert.As the application deadline for the highly-technical post ended on November 14, sources said the...

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Lib War adviser asks fake FFs to voluntarily return certificates

Interim government's Liberation War Affairs Adviser Farooq-e-Azam, Bir Pratik asked on Wednesday fake freedom fighters (FFs) who managed to get certificates as 1971 veterans to return the credentials voluntarily to evade punitive actions, reports BSS."The fake freedom fighters will be granted a general amnesty if they return the certificates voluntarily....

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News on ISKCON in Indian media fake

The Chief Adviser's Press Wing Wednesday said it debunked news pieces published by several Indian media outlets claiming an ISKCON member was attacked in Dhaka's Uttara area on Tuesday, reports BSS.Several Indian media outlets, including ABP Ananda and Sangbad Pratidin, on December 10 claimed that an ISKCON member was attacked...

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Temp may fall further in next 5 days: BMD

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted that temperature may fall in the next five days since 9am on Wednesday, reports UNB."Moderate to thick fog may occur at places over northern and northeastern parts of the country and light to moderate fog may occur at places elsewhere over the country during...

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Panthakunja Park -

Panthakunja Park, once a beautiful spot for a pleasant diversion, under the jurisdiction of the Dhaka South City Corporation has long remained derelict for lack of its redevelopment following the installation of pillars of the Dhaka Elevated Expressway inside this public space. The snap was shot on Wednesday. — FE...

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Disclose your income-asset statements

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Wednesday called upon the newly appointed chairman and commissioners of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to proactively disclose their income and asset statements for ensuring accountability and transparency, reports UNB.TIB also encouraged the ACC high-ups to clarify their positions on corruption allegations and disclose any political...

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Information and broadcasting adviser Nahid Islam is flanked by a delegation of the British 'Global Partners Governance'

Information and broadcasting adviser Nahid Islam is flanked by a delegation of the British 'Global Partners Governance' at the former's office in the secretariat on Wednesday. — PID

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'Talent Partnership' launched to address challenges in EU labour market

A new project 'Talent Partnership' was launched on Wednesday aiming to address gaps in skills, increase employment opportunities for Bangladeshis in the EU labour market and ensure fair recruitment and workers' safety.The International Labour Organisation (ILO), the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment (MoEWOE) and the Bureau of Manpower,...

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New directives to curb foreign travel by public officials

The government has issued new directives aimed at curbing foreign travel by public officials, discouraging such trips except for those deemed absolutely necessary for national interests, reports UNB. Officials are also prohibited from traveling abroad simultaneously in groups unless it is unavoidable. The Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed the issuance...

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Bijoy Mela begins in Ctg

CHATTOGRAM, Dec 11: The historic 'Bijoy Mela' (Victory Fair) kicked off on the Chattogram Circuit House ground in the port city on Wednesday. Chattogram divisional commissioner Dr Md Zia Uddin inaugurated the annual fair as the chief guest. Chattogram deputy commissioner Farida Khanam, the convener of the Bijoy Mela Organising...

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