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Speakers at the inaugural ceremony of the 15th Bangladesh Denim Expo said Bangladesh needs to double its denim exports to achieve the US$100 billion export target by 2030 that was fixed by the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) early this year. "Bangladesh is the 2nd largest apparel exporting country in the world, but in denim, we are the largest exporter both in the EU and the USA, even before China," said Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi on Wednesday (8 November)

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BNP vice-chairman Maj (retd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed announced that he will retire from politics soon and dismissed the speculation of forming a new party by splitting BNP on Wednesday (8 November). He said this while talking to journalists at his residence in Dhaka`s Banani amid rumours over forming new party

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A female garment worker was killed and ten were injured in a clash between police and RMG workers at Konabari in Gazipur on Wednesday (8 November). The deceased was identified as Anjuara Khatun, 30, wife of Jamal Hossain of Sirajganj district. Witnesses said workers of garment factories took to the streets in the morning in Konabari, demanding Tk 23,000 as the minimum salary.

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A total of 48 Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) platoons have been deployed in Dhaka and adjacent areas to ensure security in garment factories. BGB troops have been deployed in Ashulia, Savar, Mirpur, Gazipur and other parts of the country, said, Sharuiful Islam, public relations officer at BGB headquarters. Garment factory workers in Dhaka and nearby areas returned to work on Sunday after 12 days of unrest for a minimum wage of Tk 23,000.

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After Sunday morning to Tuesday morning countrywide blockade, another 48-hour road, rail and waterways blockade called by BNP, Jamaat and like-minded opposition parties is underway on Wednesday (8 November). The blockade started at 6 am today and will end at 6 am on Friday. The aim of the blockade called by BNP, Jamaat and like-minded opposition parties is to mount pressure on the government to step down and hold the next election under a non-partisan administration.

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A total of 18 hospitals in the Gaza Strip were forced to end their work in the Gaza Strip amid heavy Israeli shelling and air raids, the healthcare authority of the Palestinian exclave has told Al Jazeera. "A total of 18 hospitals, including eight state-run facilities, had to stop their work in the Gaza Strip. The situation in Gaza hospitals is catastrophic. No words can describe it, particularly in northern regions," the channel quoted a source as saying.

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That Financial Institutions Should Expect This Year, the Fintech is a fast-evolving space. Ability to keep up with the pace of transformation could be a crucial determinant of success or failure in the next year. Knowing how to navigate the landscape of banking technology bolsters security and operational efficiency. It also elevates the user experience. Consider AI-driven solutions in anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) processes, for instance. These technologies do more than just speed things up.

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Virginia`s closely watched legislative campaign cycle closes out Tuesday, as voters decide whether to empower Republicans with full state government control or let Democrats keep serving as a bulwark against Gov. Glenn Youngkin`s agenda. The outcome in Virginia - among just four states with legislative elections this year - will be closely scrutinized nationwide for hints of what may come in the 2024 presidential cycle.

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Right-arm middle-order batter Anamul Haque Bijoy has received official approval as the replacement for the all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan in the Bangladesh squad for the ongoing ICC Men`s Cricket World Cup 2023. Bangladesh`s captain, Shakib, has been ruled out of the event due to a finger injury sustained during Bangladesh`s eighth match in this Worlagainst Sri Lanka, a game they won by three wickets. Notably, Shakib managed to contribute a crucial fifty in that match

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Ibrahim Zadran became the first Afghanistan batsman to score a World Cup hundred when he reached three figures against Australia in a group match in Mumbai on Tuesday. The 21-year-old opener faced 131 balls, including seven fours, for what was his fifth one-day international century in 27 games. He got to the landmark with a dicey single off fast bowler Josh Hazlewood that turned into two after a throw at the stumps was off target

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Spice farming is becoming increasingly popular in Bariya village of Kushtia, greatly contributing to the local economy. Many villagers are engaging in spice cultivation due to the lucrative prices in the market. The village, surrounded by unique and beautiful greenery, is known as `Masalar Gram` (Spice Village) to the locals.

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A seven-year-old girl drowned in a pond near her house in Jashore`s Chowgachha upazila on Tuesday. The deceased was identified as Rojoni Khatun, daughter of Rejaul Islam of Polua village of Pashapol union. Rojoni watching her parents catch fish in the pond. She was helping to keep the fish in a bowl, said her father. At one point, she fell into the pond

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