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Bangladesh man gets death penalty in 2022 murder of gold trader
A court in Chandpur has sentenced one man to death and another to life in prison for the 2022 killing of a gold trader in Matlab South upazila.
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Bangladesh tightens security ahead of anniversary of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s assassination
Rapid Action Battalion has tightened security nationwide ahead of Aug. 15, citing possible sabotage and disruption by organizations whose activities are banned, extremist groups and criminals.
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Bangladesh says Hasina issue clouds Tarique Rahman’s possible India visit
Bangladesh prime minister Tarique Rahman’s possible visit to India depends largely on New Delhi’s handling of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, diplomatic sources told the Daily Star.
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Bangladesh prime minister urges American companies to make long-term investments
Prime minister Tarique Rahman invited American companies to make long-term investments in Bangladesh, saying private-sector growth could create jobs, expand trade and deepen economic ties with the United States.
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Bangladesh minister dismisses rumors of lifting ban on Awami League
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon dismissed speculation that Bangladesh may lift the ban on Awami League political activities, saying the reports were rumors.
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Bangladesh presidential race gets Mirza Fakhrul, Oli Ahmed as candidates
Bangladesh’s presidential election will feature candidates from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and a Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party alliance after both sides announced nominees on Thursday.
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Bangladesh orders shops and malls to close by 8 p.m. amid energy shortage
Bangladesh has ordered shopping malls, markets, and shops nationwide to close by 8 p.m. as the government moves to conserve electricity amid continuing power and gas shortages.
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Bangladesh approved a 12-year LNG agreement with Gunvor. Deal covers 117 cargoes through 2038.
Bangladesh approved a 12-year agreement to import 117 liquefied natural gas cargoes from U.S.-based Gunvor USA LLC as the country seeks to secure long-term energy supplies amid rising demand.
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Suspected Pakistani spy arrested near Bangladesh border in India
West Bengal’s Special Task Force arrested two men, including a suspected Pakistani national, as investigators examined possible espionage activity near the Bangladesh border, officials said.
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Bangladesh seeks to build globally recognized halal industry
Bangladesh should develop a robust, internationally recognized halal ecosystem to diversify exports and position itself as a global hub, commerce minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir said Wednesday.