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BDB chief demands fair rice price for farmers
Prof AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury, President of Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh (BDB), on Monday urged the government to ensure fair prices of paddy, even by providing subsidy if necessary.
He came up with this call while Speaking at an iftar party…
Curtain falls on Ekushey book fair Saturday
The Ekushey Book Fair, which brought together a diverse mix of the country’s well-known writers, as well as up-and-coming authors, thinkers, and entertainers on one stage, comes to an end on Saturday (Mar 2) following extension of two-days.…
George Osborne ‘regrets’ mistakes that led to Brexit vote
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Former Chancellor George Osborne has admitted having a series of "regrets" about his time in office - saying government "mistakes" led to Brexit.
He said the Tories had got things "wrong" on immigration policy which…
Theresa May went head-to-head with Jeremy Corbyn in the House of Commons.
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Theresa May went head-to-head with Jeremy Corbyn in the House of Commons. Here's what happened.
The prime minister's promise at last week's Conservative conference that austerity was almost over was every bit the gift for…
The UK’s willingness to compromise is “not without limits”, Brexit Secretary…
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The UK's willingness to compromise is "not without limits", Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab will warn the EU in a speech to the Conservative conference.
Mr Raab will vow to take a "pragmatic, not dogmatic" approach to the…
British PM Theresa May to visit Africa for first time as prime minister
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Theresa May is preparing to visit Africa for the first time since becoming prime minister in 2016.
Mrs May will fly to South Africa on Tuesday before travelling to Nigeria and Kenya as part of a trade mission aimed at…
British Prime Minister Theresa May takes personal charge of Brexit talks
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Theresa May is taking personal control of Brexit talks with the EU, with Dominic Raab deputising for her.
Mr Raab was drafted in as Brexit Secretary to replace David Davis, who quit in protest at the prime minister's…
UK prime minister Theresa May warns party not to put Brexit at risk
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The prime minister has warned Conservative party members that they are putting Brexit at risk.
Some long-standing Leave campaigners are unhappy with her Brexit White Paper which proposes a common rulebook with the EU for…
PM Sheikh Hasina seeks more Sri Lankan investment
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday urged Sri Lankan entrepreneurs to invest more in Bangladesh availing themselves of numerous investment-friendly opportunities prevailing here for the mutual benefits of the two…
Commons set for Brexit vote showdown-UK
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The row over how much of a say MPs should get in the Brexit process returns to the House of Commons later.
On Monday, the House of Lords again defeated the government over giving MPs a "meaningful vote" on the outcome of…