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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked all particularly the expatriate Bangladeshis to remain alert so none can again turn Bangladesh into an abode of the anti-liberation force and push the country back. We have been advancing Bangladesh towards prosperity. This advancement must go on. Stay alert as none can push the country back and make it Rajakars abode," she said addressing a reception accorded to her here on Friday (16 February) night.

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Awami League General Secretary and Minister of Road Transport and Bridges, Obaidul Quader, criticized the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) as the primary source of extremism in Bangladesh. During a press conference held at the Awami League president`s office in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Quader on Saturday (17 February) accused the BNP of fostering extremism and engaging in reckless political tactics. Quader asserted, "Extremism in Bangladesh originated

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Metro rail services in Dhaka were temporarily suspended for over an hour on Saturday (17 February) resuming operations at 3:40 pm, following a technical fault that disrupted the Uttara to Motijheel route, causing inconvenience to numerous commuters. Nasir Uddin Ahmed, Director (Operation and Maintenance) at Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL), acknowledged the service disruption and assured that an investigation into the fault was underway, promising a swift resumption of services.

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A Bangladeshi fisherman was injured in firing by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) along the Polladanga border region in Chapainawabganj`s Bholahat upazila. The injured is Jahangir Alam, 24, a resident of Kolonipara village of Gohalbari union. According to locals, Jahangir was fishing on a boat in the Mahananda River along the Polladanga border region at around 4:30 am on Saturday (17 February). At that time

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Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud has said that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina emerged as a key figure of interest at the Munich Security Conference that concludes on February 18. In discussions with Bangladeshi journalists on Friday (16 February) evening (Munich time), Mahmud emphasized the global recognition received by Hasina, the daughter of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, during the event.

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The Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dhaka (MCCI), in collaboration with Policy Exchange Bangladesh (PEB), organised a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with journalists on the Purchasing Managers` Index (PMI) for Bangladesh. The programme was held at MCCI`s Motijheel office with the support of the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) on Saturday (17 February).

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In most retail-banking markets, a few large institutions, operating at similar efficiency ratios, dominate market share. Changes to the retail-banking business model have mostly come in response to regulatory shifts, as opposed to a purposeful reimagining of what the winning bank of the future will look like. Retail banks have long competed on distribution, realising economies of scale through network effects, and investments in brand and infrastructure. But even those scale economies have

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Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from the eastern town of Avdiivka, where the situation has deteriorated considerably in recent days, General Oleksandr Tarnavsky, who commands the area, said early Saturday."Based on the operational situation around Avdiivka, to avoid encirclement and preserve the lives and health of servicemen, I decided to withdraw our units from the city and move to defense on more favorable lines," he said on Telegram.

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US President Joe Biden directly blamed Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Friday for the reported death of Alexei Navalny in prison, describing the Kremlin critic as a "powerful voice for the truth."Saying he was "outraged" by the news, Biden said he did not yet know exactly what had happened to Navalny, but that it was the fault of Putin and his "thugs."

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Former US president Donald Trump vowed Friday (16 February) to appeal a New York judge`s ruling in a fraud case that saw the real estate mogul slapped with a $355 million fine and banned from running companies in the state for three years. "We`ll be appealing" the decision handed down by Judge Arthur Engoron, Trump said outside his Mar-a-Lago estate.

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Alexei Navalny, the fiercest foe of Russian President Vladimir Putin who crusaded against official corruption and staged massive anti-Kremlin protests, died in prison Friday (16 February), Russian authorities said. He was 47. Navalny, who was serving a 19-year sentence on charges of extremism, felt unwell after a walk, according to the Federal Penitentiary Service, and lost consciousness. An ambulance arrived to try to revive him

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Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe seems to be edging towards a Real Madrid move, with excitement already building in the Spanish capital.The 25-year-old France captain informed PSG officials he intends to leave in the summer at the end of his contract, a source close to the Ligue 1 champions said Thursday.Madrid are in pole position to sign a player whom they have moved for several times in the past only to be rebuffed, although they declined to comment when asked by AFP.

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Recent findings in Dimla Upazila of Nilphamari have revealed a concerning disparity between the apparent state of education and the ground reality. Despite records indicating a thriving educational landscape with thousands of enrolled students, investigations have uncovered a different truth. While books are distributed, and classes appear to be in session, many educational institutions seem to exist only on paper.

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Police arrested the driver and helper of a bus from Jhenaigati upazila in Sherpur district town on Friday (16 February) night in connection with a road accident in Mymensingh’s Alalpur area earlier that day which claimed the lives of seven people. The arrestees were identified as Sirajul Islam, 45, driver of Adil Sarker Paribahan bus and son of Habib Chan and his helper Zafar Mia Jony, 42, son of Anisur Rahman of Mirganj. Basir Ahmed, officer-in-charge of Jhenaigati Police Station

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A teacher of Chittagong University (CU), Prof Mahbubul Matin, was sacked from his post over attempt to rape a student of the university. The CU took the decision at the 548th special syndicate meeting on Friday (16 February) night, said Mohammad Ali, a member of the syndicate. The two committees, formed to investigate into the allegation of sexual harassment, found evidence against Prof Matin, and members of the Syndicate recommended to sack him, said Mohammad Ali.

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To combat the challenge of rising inflation, Bangladesh Bank implemented a contractionary monetary policy, aiming to reduce the amount of money circulating in the market during the latter half of the current financial year. However, despite these efforts, the country still grappled with inflationary pressures. In January, overall inflation surged to 9.86 percent, marking the highest level since last October. Notably, the inflation rate stood at 9.93 percent in October, following which it saw a decline for two

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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, while placing six-point proposals, urged world leaders to unlock climate finance for the victim nations and end the arms-race to divert resources into climate fund. Senseless arms-race must be stopped and resources need to be diverted into mobilizing the much-needed fund for fighting climate change. Let`s keep in mind, when the existence of humanity is at stake, pursuing narrow interests will come to nothing, she said.

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Deafening explosions across the Naf River as conflict rages between the rebels and the Myanmar government troops Tatmadaw in Rakhine State. The booms of bombardment in Rakhine State could be heard from Shah Porir Dwip and the Saint Martin Islands. After the rebels took control of several towns and villages in South Rakhine State, the Myanmar government troops Tatmadaw launched a counter-offensive to quell the rebellion’s advance to Sittwe, the capital of Rakhine.

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Home minister Asaduzzaman Khan replies to questions from the media after a meeting to exchange views with Chattogtam police. On Friday (16 February) afternoon at the office of the Chattogram district superintendent of police Home minister Asaduzzaman Khan replied to questions from the media after a meeting to exchange views with Chattogtam police. Home minister Asaduzzaman Khan said, “No one with arms will be allowed to enter Bangladesh from Myanmar. A few members of Myanmar’s rebel group Arakan Army may have come over with some discarded arms. They have all been caught and BGB has detained them. You may be rest assured that our BGB has taken a firm stance. There is no way anyone can enter with arms.”

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Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal on Friday (16 February) said that the traditional problem of our court`s huge load of cases continues because some people take it as a means of benefit. And the cases remaining pending in the courts for their purpose. He was speaking about this at the launch of his book "Bichar O Prashason Bhitor Theke Dekha", the former law secretary also said there were cases that have been pending for 30 or even years.Publisher of the book Pathak Samabesh organized the program at their showroom in the capital.

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