Inside the world of the Dhaka street book hawkers

    DOT Desk: Hawkers are synonymous with the streets of Dhaka – in almost every corner of this city, one comes across hawkers peddling a range of goods, essential or otherwise, reports The Dhaka Tribune. In recent years, booksellers have also become a staple on our streets, bringing some much needed relief to those spending endless…

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      PM opens part of Moghbazar Mouchak Flyover Today

      UNB, Dhaka Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the Satrasta to Ramna Thana part of the ongoing Moghbazar-Mouchak Flyover Project on today. The inaugural ceremony will be held at Officers’ Club in the city. The 8.25-km flyover is being constructed in three parts — from Holy Family Hospital to Tejgaon; Kakrail to Rampura, and Mouchak…

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        United Hospital gets new CEO

        Desk Report: Mohammad Faizur Rahman joins United Hospital as its CEO from this month.. He has done his MBA from Faculty of Business Studies of University of Dhaka. He did his MSc in Computer Science and BSC in Applied Physics & Electronics from University of Dhaka, reports Asian Age. Starting his career as an IT…

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          Shahidul’s provocative remarks and public security

          Maj Gen (retd) AK Mohammad Ali Shikder, Security Analyst Security of the state faced a threat following celebrity photographer Shahidul Alam’s provocative statement taking advantage of the road safety protests. When the state’s public security falls into a threat, the state security also finds itself in a threat. The activities that cause a state to…

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            Quader defends AL, says students attacked first

            Desk Report: Awami League General Secretary has defended the assault carried out on general university students yesterday saying it was the students who attacked first, reports The Daily Star. “Will we kiss them if they advance towards Awami League office?” Quader told reporters at a programme in Dhaka’s Banani yesterday. Claiming that the countrymen feel…

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              Call for denying nomination for those accused of crimes against humanity

              Devabrata Datta: Speakers at a press conference have urged authorities not to nominate anyone accused of crimes against humanity in the upcoming parliamentary elections. The press conference was held yesterday at the National Press Club VIP Lounge. Ekattorer Ghatok Dalal Nirmul Committee President Shahriar Kabir read the written statement urging all political parties and the…

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                Do or Die: X-Men

                Farhin Ahmed Mim With the franchise going on for 16 years it has become too overwhelming for the existing audience. So just try to imagine how confusing it can get for someone who wants to step into the fandom new. They have produced 9 movies in 16 years and most have been shown in the…

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                  Freedom didn’t come in a day: Menon

                  BSS, Dhaka Civil Aviation and Tourism Mister and Workers Party President Rashed Khan Menon today said the country’s independence did not come in a day rather it came through different movements including 1952 Language Movement, 1954 Jukta Front Election, 1969 Mass Upsurge led the country to independence. “1962’s movement against Hamoodur Rahman Education Commission report…

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                    Small footwear makers need low-cost fund to flourish

                    DOT Desk Despite having immense potential, footwear manufacturing business in Bhairab cannot flourish at the desired level, largely due to lack of both low-cost fund and technical assistance, according to insiders, reports The Financial Express. If provided necessary support for technology transfer and installation of a common facility centre in the area, the local footwear…

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