Govt working to strengthen democracy: PM

    M Humayun Kabir: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said her government is working relentlessly for further strengthening democracy and speeding up development in the country. She said this when Commonwealth Secretary General Patricia Scotland QC paid a courtesy call on her at the Prime Minister’s Office here, reports BSS. “We’re working tirelessly for further consolidating…

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      Halal products manufacturing industry can get separate EZ: BIDA

      BSS: Executive Chairman of Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Kazi M Aminul Islam yerterday said a separate Economic Zone can be set up for manufacturing halal products. He made this comment while speaking at seminar, titled ‘Halal Certification Standards and Challenges: Opportunities for Bangladesh Market’ organised by Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) in…

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        Commonwealth to stand by Bangladesh on Rohingya issue

        Banglanews24: Visiting Commonwealth Secretary General Patricia Scotland assured of the organization’s support to Bangladesh on the Rohingya issue. Patricia Scotland gave the assurance in a meeting with the Law Minister Anisul Huq on Thursday (August 9). The two leaders have also agreed to strengthen the Commonwealth. After the meeting law minister said, “We agreed to…

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          Argentina senate rejects bill to legalise abortion

          The Guardian, UK: Argenti-na’s senate has rejected a bill to legalise abortion in the first 14 weeks of pregnancy. Lawmakers debated for more than 15 hours and voted 38 against to 31 in favour, despite the fact opinion polls showed the bill had strong public support. Pressure from the Catholic church prevented its approval, according…

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