BNP postpones candidacy for Madaripur-1
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has postponed candidacy for the Madaripur-1 (Shibchar Upazila) constituency in the upcoming parliamentary elections.
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Rishad inspires next generation: Mushtaq
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NCP among three parties set to receive EC registration
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54pc allocations from climate-related projects embezzled during 2010-24: TIB
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273 SIs promoted to inspector
Bangladesh police on Monday promoted 273 sub-inspectors from various units to the rank of inspector, according to a police headquarters circular.
Netherlands opens visa centre in Dhaka
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Exports decline for 3rd month
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Exporters allowed to swap forex holdings for taka
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Supporters of BNP nomination aspirants stage protests
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MMBPLC relocates Gopalganj branch
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AB Bank opens booth at Mirpur BCIC College
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Pragati Life, BRAC Bank settle bancassurance claim
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Rupali Bank closes Customer Service Fortnight prog
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BGCCI greets new German envoy
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UCB opens 232nd branch
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HONOR Play10 now available at Tk 10,999
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