Zimbabwe’s ruling party wins majority seats in parliament

    Reuters: Zimbabwe’s ruling  ZANU-PF party won the majority of seats in parliament after sweeping rural constituencies by huge margins, official  results showed yesterday, setting the stage for President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s victory. The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission results showed Mnangagwa’s ZANU-PF cruising to a big majority after picking up 109 seats against 41 for the opposition Movement…

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      One held with 73 kg gold at Benapole

        Kabir Humayun: A man was arrested along with 624 gold bars, weighing some 73 kg, from Shikarpur border point in Sharsha upazila on Thursday night. A team of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) conducted a drive at          Narikelbaria at night and arrested Mohiuddin, 35, son of Tozammel Hossain of Shikarpur village, along with the gold…

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        Biman to get 3 Bombardier Dash aircrafts by June 2020

        Sayeed Muhammad: In a significant move, Biman Bangladesh Airlines is going to add three new Dash-8 aircrafts of Q400NG model to its fleet by mid June, 2020. Each of the planes costs  $33.4 million. An agreement in this regard was signed between the national flag carrier authorities, and Canadian aerospace and transportation company Bombardier Inc…

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          ‘New arrivals’ cloud Rohingya repatriation prospect

          UNB: Despite Bangladesh’s “serious efforts” to resume the halted repatriation process, the recent deteriorating condition in Rakhine State of Myanmar has brought “much worries” among all concerned, clouding the repatriation prospect, officials indicate. More Rohingyas, not in a big number, entered Bangladesh territory in recent days amid the further deteriorating scenario in Myanmar, they said….

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            A unique exhibition celebrating Bangladesh’s artistry

            DOT Desk Muzicraft Presents Native Artistry, an exhibition showcasing handmade craft products, woodwork, pottery, nokshi katha, jute work, artworks, as well as jewellery and beauty products, was held recently at Platinum Grand Hotel in Dhaka. The organisers were keen on highlighting unique products made by our local artisans that many may not be aware of,…

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