Erection of 8 LNG power plants with 3,471mw capacity underway

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Covid-19 vaccine must be open to all

REPORTS in a national daily on Saturday said a new Covid-19 vaccine which has successfully passed all clinical trials will be released soon. But it is likely to go directly to the rich nations which have preordered doses while poorer nations will have to languish in waiting. Many fear it ...

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Former Vice-Chancellor of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Prof. Dr. Kamal Uddin Ahmed hands over crest to Golzar Hossain Chowdhury of Sylhet for his contribution in social services at a ceremony organised by Muktijoddhar Santan Foundation at a hotel in the city on Friday night.

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U.S. election turmoil heightens Afghan uncertainty, but hopefully no more 'fate by Tweet'

Reuters, Kabul :The change in the U.S. administration is expected eventually to bring a steadier troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, officials and analysts said, but the disputed presidential election has heightened uncertainty and could deepen delays in peace talks.A senior Afghan government official said he was relieved that under U.S. President-elect ...

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Luipa`s song to be released on Runa Laila’s birthday

Entertainment Report :Popular singer of present generation Luipa’s new song titled Ei dekha shesh dekha, which music was composed by legendary singer Runa Laila, is going to release under the banner of Dhruba Music Station (DMS) on Runa Laila’s birthday on November 17. Owner of DMS Dhruba Guha has taken ...

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Misery in Yemen: Rich Muslim countries must help poor Muslims

While one of the Earth's oldest inhabited areas, Yemen is the poorest of all Arab nations.  Despite the fact, the country's armed conflict has resulted in killing of more than 17,500 civilians and injuring of thousands other since 2015, and quarter of them killed by air raids were women and ...

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Algerians approve new Constitution after referendum

Al Jazeera News :Algerians have approved constitutional reforms in a referendum, though with a record low turnout, the country's constitutional council has announced.The referendum held on November 1 was widely seen as the government's manoeuvre to neutralise the Hirak protest movement, which had called for a boycott of the plebiscite.The ...

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Messi denied as Argentina held by Paraguay in World Cup qualifying

AFP, Buenos Aires :Argentina had to come from behind to draw 1-1 with Paraguay in a World Cup qualifier at La Bombonera on Thursday, and Lionel Messi had what might have been a winning goal disallowed in the second half.A Nicolas Gonzalez goal brought Argentina back level after Angel Romero's ...

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Shamol, Shanu share the screen for TV drama

Sheikh Arif Bulbon :Versatile actor of present time Shamol Mawla is now in discussion among the viewers to act in Abrar Athar directed ZEE5’s recently released web series Mainkar Chipay. Shamol got appreciation to play the role Shafiq Ansari in the web series. Only for his outstanding acting, Shamol Mawla ...

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No strategy will work to prevent money laundering

Media report in a national daily on Thursday said the government has adopted a new strategy to combat trade-based money laundering and illicit financial outflow from the country with the incorporation of a few stringent provisions into it. It has been included in the 'National Strategy for Preventing Money Laundering ...

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Four days of events planned to mark UK queen's 70 years on throne

Reuters, London :Britain will hold "a blockbuster weekend of celebrations" in the summer of 2022, featuring an extra day's public holiday, to mark Queen Elizabeth's 70th anniversary on the throne, the government announced on Thursday.The 94-year-old, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, will add another milestone when she marks her ...

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Barcelona to sue Neymar after allegedly overpaying Brazilian

Barcelona will sue Neymar for 10.2 million euros ($12 million) that they believe they overpaid the Brazilian during his time at the club, according to a report in El Mundo on Wednesday.Neymar enjoyed a successful spell at Barca between 2013 and 2017 before joining Paris Saint-Germain for 222 million euros, ...

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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina addresses the inaugural ceremony of the newly constructed establishments for DGFI through video conference from Ganobhaban on Thursday.

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Managing Director of Dhaka WASA Engineer Taqsem A Khan, its Commercial Manager Uttam Kumar Roy and Country Programme Manager of WSUP Bangladesh Abdus Shahid at the signing ceremony of an agreement titled "Vacuum Tank Handover and Lease Agreement" between Dhaka WASA and WSUP on Thursday to ensure healthy sanitation services to slum dwellers and other residents of the capital.

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Alif Alauddin, Kazi Faisal get their names in the Guinness World Records

Entertainment Report :Band Artcell’s lead guitarist Kazi Faisal Ahmed and popular singer Alif Alauddin have earned their positions in the Guinness Book of World Records. The singing duo received the coveted title of ‘Most videos in a music medley video’ for their participation in this year’s Rockin’1000 Global Gig. Kazi ...

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Ankita Lokhande looks stunning in baby pink look

Ankita Lokhande, one of the beautiful actresses in the industry is an avid social media user who keeps her fans updated about both her personal and professional life. She never skips a chance to treat her fans to her amazing posts. Ankita recently took it to Instagram to share a ...