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Bangladesh achieves global recognition in combating money laundering DHAKA, Feb 17, 2014 (BSS) – Bangladesh has achieved global recognition in combating money laundering and terror financing, Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith announced the achievement at a press conference at his office here today. The Paris-based international organisation, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), gave …

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Govt. constructs 12-storied dormitory for garment workers at Ashulia: Meher Afroze SANGSAD BHABAN, Feb 17, 2014 (BSS) -State Minister for Women and Children Affairs Begum Meher Afroze today said the government is constructing a 12-storied dormitory at Ashulia in Savar upazila for the female garment workers to resolve their long- standing housing problems. Replying to …

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18,000 govt offices of upazila, district to be brought under internet network DHAKA, Feb 14, 2014 (BSS) — The government has decided to bring its 18,000 offices at upazila and district levels under a single internet network by June next year, using fibre optic and microwave connectivity of Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL). Officials said …

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Government initiates to sing national anthem for Guinness record DHAKA, Feb 13, 2014 (BSS)- The government has taken an initiative to assemble thousands of enthusiastic people at the National Parade Squad in the city on March 26 to sing the national anthem, aimed at including Bangladesh in the Guinness Book of World Record. A coordination …

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Bangladesh won’t be allowed to be playground of militancy, terrorism: Prime Minister Mentioning that Bangladesh had been a country of militancy, terrorism and corruption under the BNP-Jamaat rule, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the soil of Bangladesh will not be allowed to become a playground of militancy and terrorism again by any means. …

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Month-long folk festival begins in Sonargaon on Feb 14 DHAKA, Feb 12, 2014 (BSS) – Cultural Affairs Minister Asaduzzaman Noor today said the government has undertaken various initiatives to protect country’s folk art and heritage. “To this end, recommendations have been made to increase allocations for the cultural affairs ministry in the next financial year,” …

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Developing 34,000 world-class IT men suggested DHAKA, Feb 12, 2014 (BSS) – The Steering Committee on Leveraging ICT for Growth, Employment and Governance (LICT) Project suggested 34,000 world-class IT professionals be developed to meet the demand for skilled manpower of local and international IT industries. The suggestion came at a meeting of the steering committee …

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Economic growth remains impressive: BB report DHAKA, February 10, 2014 (BSS)- Showing resilience to internal and external crises, Bangladesh economy grew last year at an impressive rate, which was much above the global average, according to Bangladesh Bank (BB) annual report for 2012-13 released here today. The report, a flagship public of the central bank …

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Govt signs $535m deal with WB for improving urban services, education DHAKA, February 10, 2014 (BSS)- The government has signed two financing agreements totaling US$ 535 million with the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank’s concessional arm. WB country director Johannes Zutt and Economic Relations Division Secretary Mohammad Mejbahuddin signed the agreements at the …

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Plan to install ‘Bio-Socket’ in 35,000 biogas plants for electricity DHAKA, Feb 9, 2014 (BSS) – The SNV Netherlands Development Organization, a pioneer in promoting biogas plants in the world, plans to install ‘Bio-Socket’ in the country’s 35,000 biogas plants to generate electricity for rural households. A source in the SNV said the organization is …

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