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Bangladesh captain Habibul Bashar (R), hits a ball as Sri Lankan cricketer Kumar Sangakkara (L), looks on during the second Test match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka at the Shahid Chandu Stadium in Bogra on Wednesday. — AFP phtoto
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HC asks govt to
submit probe report
on Feb 23 fire
BGMEA, KTS ordered to file detailed
account of compensation
The High Court on Wednesday asked the government to submit investigation reports on the February 23 fire at the KTS Textiles and Garments Limited in Chittagong, which killed 61 workers and injured more than a hundred...[ + ]
RAB on hunt for two JMB leaders, chief’s son
The Rapid Action Battalion and other law-enforcement agencies are now on the hunt for two members of majlish-e-shura (highest policymaking body) of the banned Islamist organisation Jamaatul Mujahideen Bangladesh and the eldest son of its chief Shaikh Abdur Rahman...[ + ]
PROPOSED DIALOGUE ON REFORMS
BNP keeps opposition guessing
The ruling BNP appears to be in two minds over the courses of action to be taken to hold a dialogue with the opposition as has been offered by the prime minister for ensuring a free and fair election...[ + ]
Experts endorse guideline for seismic survey in Bay
Energy Division to send proposal for
cabinet nod soon
A committee of experts has approved a draft Energy and Mineral Resources Division guideline for seismic survey in the Bay of Bengal for the collection of data on gas and hydrocarbons...[ + ]
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Power outages on as SSC exams begin today
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International Women’s Day observed
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AL meeting agenda proposal rejected
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Dhaka to get help from Washington
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SSC exams begin today
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Bangladesh trapped in Murali maze
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Bangla Bhai recovering, to be quizzed soon
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Aussie offers software to track down terror financing
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Annan says coalition may be violating laws in Iraq
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Niko resumes production from Feni gas field
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BJP leader killed in bomb attack in Khulna
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S Korea keen to become SAARC observer
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JS body smells rat in ship purchase by BSC
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Agitation for fertiliser, fuel, electricity continues
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WB calls for transition to e-govt procurement
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BDR-BSF DDG level meeting concludes
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8 Sundarban pirates arrested
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ERD urged to negotiate with JBIC to cut consultancy fee
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RUTA election today
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Washington urges Dhaka to continue fight against militancy
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BB to form intel unit to check terror financing: Salehuddin
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Police nab 4 impostors
Tata breakthrough expected
during PM’s Delhi visit
The government and the Tata Group look poised to make a breakthrough in commissioning the latter’s $3-billion investment projects, during the prime minister’s upcoming tour of New Delhi, despite controversies on striking a ‘politically saleable’ deal...[ + ]
Power outage hits steel industry
Frequent interruptions in electricity supply have hit hard the country’s steel industry, raising production cost and squeezing volume of production during the peak construction season, industry people claimed...[ + ]
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Decision on Phulbari coalmine by May
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Six WTO heavyweights to narrow differences
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Emirates offers cooperation in promoting tourism
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RMG owners discuss safety in factories
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Wealth gap behind rising unrest in China
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Wonderland Toys asked to realise MD’s loan
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Pakistan plans to train garment workers
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FM seeks Greek support
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Equity chairman, MD leave for Dubai to join housing fair
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Citigroup, Shakti tie up to support women entrepreneurs
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Pfizer files suit against Philippines on drug import
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Pulse Corp, Blue Rocket sign deal
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Greenspan sells memoirs for $8m
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Turmoil won’t retard Asian growth: ADB
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US business team backs Vietnam WTO bid
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BoJ to end ultra-loose policy
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EU agrees to lift British beef ban
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China’s job woes mount despite modernisation
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ADB urges bigger private sector role in Mekong basin sub-region
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Thai protesters to boycott 100 firms
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ROK workers to go on strike
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Ukraine to regulate natural gas exports
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Indonesia eyes $4b from shoe export
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EADS’ 2005 net profit soars 39pc
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US welcomes Malaysia's step to end beef ban
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OPEC set to maintain quota amid Iran, Nigeria concerns
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Indian shares close two per cent down on weak Asian trends
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