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Gas price issue finally left to policymakers
Tata to send revised investment proposal within 15 days after prolonged deadlock in talks
The six-month long negotiation between Tata and the government on the Indian giant's $2.
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Environment Pollution
37.5pc factories lack waste management
62pc don't recycle waste, survey finds
At least 37.5 percent of the country's industrial units do not have waste management system and 62.
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New coal policy eyes higher royalty, environment safety
Installation of power plant a must for mine developers
A new coal policy, now undergoing revisions, will seek a flexible higher royalty from mine developers, bond from them for environment protection and make it mandatory for them to set up at least one power
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2 Britons funded JMB to carry out bomb attacks
Say top leaders Sunny, Awal
Two British citizens in June last gave £10,000 to Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) chief Abdur Rahman to carry out bomb attacks in Bangladesh, arrested JMB top guns Ataur Rahman Sunny and Abdul Awal
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Int'l coal firms term the policy 'too restrictive'
International coal companies at a workshop in the city yesterday termed Bangladesh Coal Policy (draft) too restrictive and not sufficiently driven by market forces, which they said would not attract foreign
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Much-hyped militancy dialogue fizzles out
The prime minister's much-talked-about national dialogue on militancy with the political parties and professional bodies has virtually proved eyewash as it has come to a halt without holding talks with
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Prof Taher Killing
Mohiuddin played principal role
Say police; accused teacher suspended, taken on remand
Dr Mia Muhammad Mohiuddin, a teacher of Rajshahi University (RU) arrested in connection with the murder of Prof S Taher Ahmed, was suspended from his post and taken on a six-day remand yesterday.
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Mass Arrest
Double trouble for the poor victims
The plight of hundreds of relatives of the mass arrest victims continue due to the slow pace of release of the detainees, who have been granted bail, from the Dhaka Central Jail.
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Caretaker, EC Reforms
AL will not place proposals thru' bill
The main opposition Awami League (AL) will place the reform proposals for the caretaker government system and the Election Commission (EC) not in the form of a bill but through the speech of the leader
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A marriage decision meant for nightmare
A poor rickshaw-van driver, Biswanath Roy of Battara in Agailjhara thana in Barisal, married off his eldest daughter 17-year-old Beauty Roy to Binoy Madhu of neighbouring Bahadurpur.
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Blanket Arrest
AL lawmakers blast govt at JS body meet
The main opposition Awami League (AL) lawmakers yesterday blasted the government for harassing the innocent people by 'blanket arrest' and abusing the Speedy Trial Act against the opposition activists.
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Trishal Bigots
Amnesty asks govt to protect Ahmadiyyas
Amnesty International (AI) has urged the government to take immediate action to protect the Ahmadiyya community of Dhanikhola in Trishal upazila under Mymensing district.
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PM all set to tour Pakistan
Prime Minister Khaleda Zia is scheduled to pay a three-day state visit to Islamabad beginning on February 12.
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No election if govt denies reforms
Say 14-party leaders
The leaders of Awami League-led 14-party alliance yesterday said they will not allow any election if the ruling alliance refuses to carry out the opposition-proposed reforms in the caretaker government
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Businessmen lynch Demra extortionist
Businessmen last night lynched an alleged extortionist when he went to collect tolls from a shop at Demra in the capital. The dead was identified as Sumon, 28, of North Jatrabari.
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US renews pledge to help fight terrorism
The United States has reiterated its support for Bangladesh in the fight against terrorism. "We stand with the Bangladesh government in their fight against terrorism.
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US investors offer 1,000 CNG-run buses to BRTC
The visiting US-based consortium of investors yesterday offered Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) 1,000 CNG-run double-decker and single-decker buses in its fleet to improve the transportation
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PM sees more 'conspiracies' by a political party
Apprehending further political plots during the remaining period of her government by a certain party, Prime Minister Khaleda Zia yesterday said her government along with the people will foil all conspiracies
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ICC U-19 World Cup
Young Tigers stun Pakistan, move to Super League
Bangladesh inflicted a four-wicket defeat on defending champions Pakistan on Wednesday at the Nondescripts Cricket Club ground in Colombo to qualify for the Super League of the ICC Under-19 World Cupfor
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Criminal killed in Mirpur 'crossfire'
An alleged criminal was killed in 'crossfire' during a shootout between Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) and criminals at Paikpara of Mirpur in the capital yesterday.
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3 new envoys appointed, one gets extension
The government yesterday appointed three new ambassadors and extended the contract of another one. ATM Nazmullah Chowdhury has been appointed Bangladesh ambassador to United Arab Emirates.
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Low turnout, violence blight Nepal polls
Durbar Square, the historic heart of old Kathmandu, was thronged with people Wednesday, but only a few were voting at two polling stations erected for the first elections since King Gyanendra's coup a
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