Syed Ashraf laid to eternal rest

    Arafat Hasan of DOT :  The second namaz-e-janaza of the veteran Awami League leader Syed Ashraful Islam was held at the historic Sholakia ground in Kishoreganj yesterday. Thousands of Ashraf’s colleagues, supporters and well-wishers gathered on the prayer grounds to pray for the departed soul of the former Awami League general secretary. The first namaz-e-janaza…

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      Rahul Gandhi promises minimum income for the poor

      NDTV: Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Monday announced what promises to be the party’s big pitch in the coming general election — a guaranteed minimum income for the poor across the country, much like the system of social security in the US. The Congress announcement comes as the government is reportedly considering a populist new…

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        Brazilian movie: Neon Bull

        Md. Taqi Yasir Neon Bull is a 2015 Brazilian drama film directed by Archangel Mascaro. The film had his World Premiere at the 72nd Venice International fete and won the Horizons jury Prize. It was also shown within the Platform section of the 2015 Toronto International fete, where it received associate degree honorable mention from…

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          How Bangladesh learned to love the Belt and Road

          Arshad Mahmud/Asia Times Not part of China’s ‘string of pearls’ in Dhaka’s view. Bangladesh is close to signing an agreement with China aimed at building a permanent base for stationing and servicing the two Chinese submarines it bought for $203 million nearly three years ago. The proposed base at Pekua, off the coast of Kutubdia…

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