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Candidates must file nomination in person

Intending candidates of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election must submit their nomination papers to the returning officers (ROs) or assistant returning officers (AROs) in person, said the Election Commission (EC) in a circular. The circular, issued on Friday, said the candidates must appear in person

Trade
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Deepal Abeywickrema elected Senior Vice President of FICCI

Mr. Deepal Abeywickrema, Chairman and Managing Director of Nestlé Bangladesh PLC, has been elected as Senior Vice-President of the Foreign Investors' Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FICCI). This marks his second tenure in this leadership role, following his impactful service in the same pos

Asia/South Asia
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Thai PM moves to dissolve parliament

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced on Thursday that he is "returning power to the people," moving to dissolve parliament and clear the way for elections earlier than previously anticipated. Government spokesperson Siripong Angkasakulkiat told Reuters the move followed a disagr

Country
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Aman paddy harvest in Sylhet nearing end, 80pc already done

SYLHET, Dec 11: Farmers in the Sylhet region are in the midst of a busy and successful Aman paddy harvest. Over 80 per cent of the crop has already been harvested, according to farmers and officials from various upazilas. Ataur Rahman Mia, a farmer from Baushi in Golapganj upazila, said that this

Country
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Godkhali florists dream big as new season approaching

BENAPOLE, Dec 11: Known as the "Flower Capital" of Bangladesh, Godkhali in Jashore is once again buzzing with activities as the new season bringing along five back-to-back special occasions like Victory Day, Christmas, Thirty First Night, Valentine's Day and Mother Langue Day is approaching. With

National
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Tk 94.28b loan fraud: ACC to sue S Alam, Janata officials

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Thursday approved five separate cases against multiple S Alam Group entities and their officials, as well as Janata Bank officials, for allegedly embezzling Tk 94.28 billion through loan irregularities, misuse of authority, and criminal breach of trust. Accordi

National
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Police pick up four persons from Secretariat

Police on Thursday detained four persons from the Bangladesh Secretariat area for staging demonstrations demanding the issuance of an office order regarding payment of 20 per cent "secretariat allowance" to the employees of the top administrative headquarters of the country. The development occurr

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