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Crowds flock to Shaheed Minar to honor language martyrs

A large number of people gathered at the Central Shaheed Minar to pay tribute to the Language Martyrs. Representatives of various political parties, organisations, and educational institutions arrived at the

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Nation remembers Language Movement heroes

Thousands of barefoot mourners streamed towards the Shaheed Minars across Bangladesh just after midnight on Friday, as the nation commemorated Amar Ekushey with solemn tribute to the martyrs of the

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Road minister under fire for comment over extortion

Newly appointed minister for road transport and bridges, railways and shipping Sheikh Rabiul Alam has come under heavy criticism for his comment that he does not consider the money collected

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Swapan seeks journalists’ help for media professionals’ welfare

Information and broadcasting minister Zahir Uddin Swapan has sought cooperation of journalist community to effectively implement the important responsibilities entrusted to him by prime minister Tarique Rahman for the welfare

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US President Trump congratulates Prime Minister Tarique Rahman

US President Donald Trump has congratulated Tarique Rahman on assuming office as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh. In a congratulatory letter, President Trump conveyed his best wishes to Prime Minister

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Bangladesh to provide protein-rich food to 10 lakh families for Ramadan

Bangladesh government will provide protein-rich food at subsidised prices to around 10 lakh low-income families across the country during the holy month of Ramadan, said State Minister for Fisheries and

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Chiefs of three services call on Bangladesh PM

Chiefs of the three services on Thursday paid a courtesy call on Bangladesh prime minister Tarique Rahman. Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral M Nazmul

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Mild earthquake jolts Sylhet

A mild earthquake shook Sylhet and its adjacent areas on Thursday. According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, the tremor was recorded at 12:46pm with a magnitude of 4.1 on the

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