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Gazans poured into Egypt for a second consecutive day today to stock up on supplies after militants blew open the border barrier of the Hamas-run territory, witnesses said. [Read more]

Forum for Secular Bangladesh and Trial of War Criminals of 1971 published a joint announcement of 71 organizations, in booklet form, demanding trial of war criminals. [Read more]

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A two-day workshop on renewable energy technologies began in Dhaka yesterday with speakers calling for concerted efforts of all concerned to tap and popularise alternative energy sources to meet the fast growing because the natural resources now used for generation of electricity to the national grid are depleting fast.Organised by the Grameen Shakti and [...]

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Ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra will return to Thailand in May to defend himself against corruption charges, his wife said Wednesday as she pleaded not guilty in a graft case. [Read more]

Staff ReporterThe government Tuesday decided to form welfare committee at every garment factory of the country for ensuring “overall welfare and enhancing living standard” of the workers of RMG industry.The Government also decided to introduce service book at the factories.The welfare committee will comprise 5 to 10 members in coordination with garment-factory officials and workers.The [...]

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Former US president Bill Clinton is bowing out of a billionaire friend’s investment firm to shield his wife’s presidential campaign from potential conflicts of interest, the Wall Street Journal reported today. [Read more]

The prices of rice and other commodities at retail and wholesale markets in Dhaka and other places continued to rise though joint forces and RAB are monitoring the markets. [Read more]