Govt takes strict security measures for free, fair election, says Home Adviser
Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury today assured that the law and order situation in Khulna division remains fully under control ahead of the 13th national election,…
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CA leaves for Tokyo Wednesday on four-day official visit
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China Export-Import Bank chairman calls on CA
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CA leaves for Tokyo Wednesday on four-day official visit
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Govt takes strict security measures for free, fair election, says Home Adviser
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CA asks Armed Forces to ensure free, fair & credible polls
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Winter storm to hit 160 million across southern, eastern US
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New USA ambassador in city
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EU to send large election observation team to Bangladesh
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Bangladesh seeks global support to restore Dhaka’s waterbodies
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“One small step leads to big change”
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Maf Footwear Ltd awarded LEED Platinum Certificate
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RedOrange’s bold initiative to curb plastic pollution
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