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Election Commission (EC) on Saturday (4 November) started discussion with all registered political parties to inform them about preparations for the 12th parliamentary election. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal is presiding over the discussion at the Election Commission building in Dhaka’s Agargaon. Thirteen registered parties have joined the discussion while three are not joining. Meanwhile, three parties did not inform the commission whether they will join or not. Ganatantri Party was not invited to the discussion.

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Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel under the Karnaphuli River in Chattogram earned Tk 25 lakh toll on the first weekly holiday since its opening, as some 7,000 vehicles went through it from 8 am to 8 pm on Friday (November 3). The pressure of vehicles was high on the first weekly holiday since the tunnel had opened as thousands of commuters thronged it — causing traffic congestion on both sides, he said. Vehicles took 30 to 45 minutes to cross the tunnel instead of the usual 3.5 minutes due to the heavy traffic.

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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to inaugurate the second phase of the much-desired metro rail service from Agargaon to Motijheel on Saturday (4 November). "Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the Agargaon-Motijheel section at 2.30pm on Saturday from the Agargaon station. Then, she will take the metro to Motijheel for another inaugural programme at the Motijheel station," said Managing Director of DMTCL MAN Siddique.

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Five members of a family sustained burn injuries as a fire broke out apparently from gas line leak at Aukoba Bazar in Rupganj upazila of Narayanganj on Friday (3 November) night. The injured- Hasun Banu, 55, her husband Oli Ahmed, 65, son Omar Faruk, 18, daughter Sahara Begum, 24, and brother Sonauddin, 45, are now undergoing treatment at Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in Dhaka.

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Helicopters and ground troops rushed to help people hurt in a strong earthquake that shook northwestern Nepal districts just before midnight Friday (4 November), killing at least 128 people and injuring dozens dozens more, officials said Saturday. Authorities said the death toll was expected to rise, noting that communications were cut off with many places.

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As the 12th parliamentary polls draw nearer with the country’s two major political parties – AL and BNP – remaining entrenched in their divergent positions regarding the election process, the Election Commission (EC) has apparently taken a proactive move by initiating dialogues with all registered political parties, including the opposition camp, even in the midst of escalating political tension.

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What`s the difference between a digital and digitized bank? The key difference between digital banks and digitized banks is when the technology was introduced. With digitized banks, technology comes second. It’s layered onto existing banking systems as an afterthought to improve customer experience. Digital banks are born digital.

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Despite the tumultuous nature of the vegetable market, the hardworking farmers of Lalmonirhat, a northern border district, are currently experiencing a surge of joy as they witness early varieties of vegetables fetching commendable prices in the market. At present, farmers are diligently tending to their fields, nurturing various winter vegetables, and transforming the landscape into a vibrant sea of green.

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The production of vermicompost has started on a commercial scale, emerging as a viable alternative to chemical fertilizers across various regions of Char Fasson upazila in Bhola district. Local farmers have enthusiastically embraced this eco-friendly and economically profitable fertilizer, heralding a renewed era of prosperity for small-scale farmers and underprivileged families.

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The primary education landscape in Chilmari Upazila has undergone a remarkable transformation thanks to the government`s recent initiative to provide new buildings to educational institutions. Once plagued by classrooms housed in dilapidated tin sheds, the quality of education and learning environment in these institutions has been significantly elevated. Notably, the Nalarpar Government Primary School in the upazila used to conduct classes in a ramshackle tin shed structure, deterring many children from attending school due to the lack of proper infrastructure.

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The soaring prices of everyday essentials are creating substantial challenges for consumers. Staple items such as oil, sugar, ginger, garlic, and green chilies are among the hardest hit. Furthermore, the cost of potatoes and onions has skyrocketed – thereby compounding the consumers’ plight. Notably, the price of onions has spiked by Tk 30 per kilogram in just a week, while potatoes are being sold for more than double the government`s set price.

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Based on our intel Police is ready to neutralize any kind of threat regarding BNP`s Next blockade, said The chief of the police`s Detective Branch. This Friday (3 November) afternoon in a press conference DB chief Haurn-or-Rashid told the press. Earlier on Thursday (2 November) BNP has BNP has declared 48-hour long nationwide blockade.

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The sixth consignment of uranium for the first unit of Rooppur Nuclear Power Project has arrived in Pabna`s Rooppur under special security arrangement. Pabna Superintendent of Police Akbar Ali Munshi confirmed that the convoy carrying uranium entered the project area at 8:30 am on Friday (3 November). SP Akbar said the convoy carrying uranium left the capital in the morning and crossed Bangabandhu Bridge and reached Rooppur project area via Banpara in Natore and Dashuria in Pabna`s Ishwardi.

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Exports, the major foreign currency earner sector, experienced the lowest performance in the current fiscal year as the world economy is under inflationary pressure. In October, the country fetched $3.76 billion while exports dropped by 13.64 percent, which is the lowest in the current fiscal year, the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) states. According to EPB, during July–October 2024 FY, Bangladesh exported an aggregate of $17.44 billion, a growth of 3.52 percent. Concerns think that the exporters should place emphasis on expanding the markets in new destinations to avoid unexpected circumstances.

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Islamic finance has made remarkable strides in Southeast Asia, capitalizing on a substantial Muslim population and a burgeoning middle class. Countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, and Bangladesh have been at the forefront of this growth, highlighting the immense potential for the expansion of Islamic finance in the region. In this column, we shall try to explore the multifaceted factors propelling the growth of Islamic finance in Southeast Asia and outline the roadmap to achieving critical mass in this flourishing industry.

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