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JaPa crisis deepens as Raushan, Saad Ershad yet to buy nomination forms

Shawdesh desk: The internal crisis of the Jatiya Party (JaPa) has deepened as the party’s chief patron Raushan Ershad, her son Rahgir Al Mahi Saad and their followers did not

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US aware of Russia’s ‘mischaracterisation’ of its foreign policy

Shawdesh desk: The United States has said it is aware of Russian foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova’s ‘deliberate mischaracterisation’ of US foreign policy and US ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas’

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BNP says expects Russia’s positive role in restoring Bangladesh’s democracy

Shawdesh desk: The main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Saturday said that it expected the positive role of Russia alongside other international community in restoring democracy in Bangladesh. The party

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People ask me why they couldn’t cast vote in past two elections: ex-EC Shakhawat

Shawdesh desk: Former election commissioner Brigadier General (retired) M Shakhawat Hossain on Saturday said that he could not go outside as people ask him why they could not cast their

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Govt fails to tax many of rich

Shawdesh Desk: The government has been struggling to increase the collection of income tax despite an increase in the number of rich people who maintain a lifestyle similar to that

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Rajshahi-Rangpur divisions’ nomination finalised

Shawdesh desk: The nomination for Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions for the upcoming Jatiya Sangsad election has been finalised. The list of ‘Boat’ symbol candidates for 69 constituencies have been finalised

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None to be spared if tries to destabilise rice market: Sadhan Chandra

Shawdesh desk: No one will be spared if any attempt is made to destabilise the rice market through increasing the prices of rice, said Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Majumder on

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No special message from PM, foreign secretary says ahead of Delhi visit

Shawdesh Desk: Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen on Thursday said he is not carrying any special message from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina or there is “no hidden agenda” as he

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