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Bangladesh case alleges Facebook posts defamed Prime Minister Tarique Rahman
A case has been filed against Gazi Salahuddin Tanvir over Facebook posts that allegedly defamed Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, police said.
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Bangladesh to add two intercity trains on Dhaka-Cox’s Bazar route
Bangladesh will launch two new intercity trains between Dhaka and Cox’s Bazar later this month as authorities seek to meet growing passenger demand and reduce ticket shortages, state minister for railways Habibur Rashid said Saturday.
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Bangladesh wants primary students to learn martial arts. Classes will begin in grades 4 and 5.
Bangladesh will introduce martial arts in Classes 4 and 5 at primary schools to strengthen children’s physical and mental development and teach self-defense, a government official said Friday.
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Six months of failure define Tarique Rahman’s leadership, NCP leader says
National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Nasiruddin Patwary said Tarique Rahman had failed to demonstrate that he could lead Bangladesh and should not be given control of the country.
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Bangladesh factories are running out of gas. Export losses could reach $1.5 billion.
A mechanical failure at a liquefied natural gas terminal in Moheshkhali has deepened Bangladesh’s gas shortage, disrupting electricity generation, factories and transportation.
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Bangladesh law minister says Hasina will face legal action if she returns
Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina will face legal action if she returns to Bangladesh, law minister Md Asaduzzaman said Thursday, adding that authorities would act within the powers granted by law.
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Bangladesh prosecutor rejects Human Rights Watch criticism of tribunal
Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal chief prosecutor rejected a Human Rights Watch report questioning the fairness of tribunal proceedings, calling it “biased” and “one-sided.”
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Bangladesh wants to become a regional aviation hub. Government is seeking international partners.
Bangladesh is working to become a regional aviation hub linking South Asia with the wider world, civil aviation and tourism minister Afroza Khanam said Monday.