1 dead, buses torched ahead of Bangladesh strike
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DHAKA, Bangladesh — Police and media reports in Bangladesh say at least one man has died after unidentified people set fire to at least five buses in the capital ahead of an opposition-sponsored general strike. An 18-party opposition alliance will …
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IMF praises reforms in Bangladesh
The International Monetary Fund's recent $ 1 billion loan approval for Bangladesh under its extended credit facility (ECF) reflects the country's efforts in overcoming macroeconomic pressures, a top official of the donor said. Anoop Singh, director of …
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Bangladesh opposition calls strike over disappearance of leader
Bangladesh's opposition party called a general strike after the party's central organizing secretary Ilias Ali and his driver disappeared in Dhaka. Protesters demanded the government inform them of Ali's whereabouts. Bangladesh's main opposition party …
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Dhaka Art Summit: A new era for Bangladeshi art
By · CommentsDhaka Art Summit: A new era for Bangladeshi art
It is mid-April and Dhaka beckons the Bangla Nobo Borsho [New Year]. While the flaming red Krishnachura and regal purple Jarul trees painted the roadside in warm colours, art lovers of the city painted the longest alpona (a 350000 square feet motif, …
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Sudeshna Roy & Abhijit Guha's "Teen Yaari Katha" Bangla Movie: Meet the Cast …
Kolkata, April 18, 2012 (Washington Bangla Radio / Penning Creations) On 16th of April, 2012 some members of the cast and crew of Tollywood Kolkata Bangla movie "Teen Yaari Katha" congregated at the Chrome in Kolkata. Produced by Sahara Motion Pictures …
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Ranvir Shorey – Gul Panag's Bollywood Movie FATSO (2012) Trailer Release
Mumbai, April 20, 2012 (Washington Bangla Radio) Fatso – A romantic comedy movie directed by ace director Rajat Kapoor and produced by Pritish Nandy and Rangita pritish Nandy. The movie has been produced under the Pritish Nandy banner.
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Dibakar Banerjee's Shanghai (2012) Bollywood Thriller Trailer Video Release
Mumbai, April 20, 2012 (Washington Bangla Radio) As you know by now, Shanghai is a 2012 Hindi political thriller film directed by Dibakar Banerjee. The Star cast is very strong which includes dedicated actors like Abhay Deol, Emraan Hashmi, …
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Mahesh Pandey's Next Movie on Mysterious Killing of Bhawari Devi
Mumbai, April 17, 2012 (Washington Bangla Radio / India PRwire) The much known script writer Mahesh Pandey is ready to direct his second movie after he stepped into the field of direction with his movie 332 Mumbai to India.
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Bangladesh RMG makers against FDI in apparel sector
By · CommentsBangladesh RMG makers against FDI in apparel sector
Shafiul Islam Mohiuddin, President of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), who headed a trade delegation at a meeting with Industries Minister Dilip Barua, said protectionism is a commonly followed practice in several …
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US-Bangladesh security meet: you should wear 'own shoe'
But one must understands how Bangladesh addresses its security issues would depend on many internal factors including its national interest, act of political force, perception of people and culture of the country. In the first ever security dialogue …
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Bangla cricket team`s Pak tour suspended by HC for 4 weeks
… protected by the proposed security plan. Last month, cricket`s world governing body said it may waive its requirement for neutral match officials if the proposed series went ahead. PTI Bangla cricket team ` s Pak tour suspended by HC for 4 weeks.
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Bangla allows fencing on zero-line in Tripura
AGARTALA, April 20 – Bangladesh has agreed to allow erection of barbed wire fencing on Zero-Line of Indo-Bangla international border in some patches of Tripura, official sources here said. “Following India's request, Bangladesh Government has agreed to …
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Militants follow tusker trail to cross Indo-Bangla border
SHILLONG: Militants in Meghalaya are following routes used by herds of wild elephants to cross the international border between the state and Bangladesh and avoiding security forces. This "new trend" was detected by the Border Security Force (BSF) …
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Bangladesh postpones 2-match tour of Pakistan
By · CommentsBangladesh postpones 2-match tour of Pakistan
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'Enforced disappearances' haunt Bangladesh
Nazmul Islam was a local leader of the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and his wife is convinced his death was politically motivated. But she says she has lost her faith in Bangladeshi justice: "On the night when my husband was …
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India's border force has crossed the line
A woman and her daughter pick grass on the Indian side of the border fence with Bangladesh. Photo: Raj Patidar The Border Security Force soldiers are unfailingly polite and hospitable, but conspicuously armed and resolute. We go no further.
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Question Asked by Roy : Is it a culture, bangladesh does not like to Give Way pathway was
The man bangladesh like to gather around my estate. When i was jogging i Used To Meet Many bangladesh on the pathway. I notice MOST of ‘em walk side by side Who Will not Give Way To You.I am not angry I just find it aims puzzled Why does THEY behave so? Best answer:
Answer by Napoleon
Dont know think it may Have Been a gathering and people tend to focus on talking to the person next to ‘em so You Should Say “excuse me” and THEY may Have they dont move UNLESS THEY wont manners
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Meet an ISU Bengal from Bangladesh
By · CommentsMeet an ISU Bengal from Bangladesh
She is originally from Dhaka, Bangladesh. Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and has a population of 7000940 people. Bangladesh is located in southern Asia. “Before I came to Idaho State University safety, as well as education, was a big concern to my …
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BERGEN ENGINES WINS M IN ASIAN POWER GENERATION CONTRACTS
Bergen Engines AS, trading as Rolls-Royce Reciprocating Power Systems, has secured orderswith a combined value over $ 70 million to supply 26 Bergen engines, associated power plantequipment and design services to customers in Bangladesh and Indonesia to …
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Authors wish for easier visa rules to help neighbours meet
On Wednesday, two doyens of Bengali literature, Abdullah Abu Sayeed of Bangladesh and Sunil Gangopadhyay of India rued this irreversible truth that has been bleeding Bengali hearts since Partition. Friday's discussion marked the end of the literary …
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Bangladesh Strives to be the New 'India' of Art
By Margherita Stancati Artists in Bangladesh see an opportunity in the art market of neighboring India: Buyers are looking at this part of the world and the Bangladeshis want to be noticed, too. “Now people are looking at South Asian art.
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Sheikh Hasina leaves for UNCTAD meet to Qatar today
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left Dhaka for Doha today on a four-day official tour to Qatar. During her stay in Doha, Sheikh Hasina will lead a high level Bangladesh delegation participating in the 13th United Nations Conference on Trade and …
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Drilling for uranium not cause of fish deaths: Officials
By · CommentsDrilling for uranium not cause of fish deaths: Officials
PTI | 01:04 AM,Apr 20,2012 Shillong, Apr 19 (PTI) The official probe into the fish deaths at a river near Indo-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya has ruled out exploratory drilling for uranium as the cause of the deaths, officials said today.
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Towards mitigating religious bigotry
Sheheryar Kabir, President of the Bangladesh chapter of the movement, was also present.In his speech at the Karachi Press Club (KPC) on Thursday evening, Haider complimented the people of Bangladesh for having got rid of “religious terrorism”.
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Spa community increasing in Bangladesh
by Robin Adnan To cope with the ever-increasing number of tourists in Bangladesh, some entrepreneurs are investing significant amount in contributing in establishing various companies purely with the objective of making various international facilities …
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