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DU senate members seek to revoke Benazir’s PhD

The senate members of Dhaka University yesterday proposed to cancel the PhD degree conferred to former IGP Benazir Ahmed as it was given by the university violating the rules. At least three senate members -- educationist Ranjit Kumar…

Will die if I am isolated from people

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday asked the members of Special Security Force not to alienate her from the people as they are her strength. "If I become isolated from the people, I would die," she said. The premier made this…

‘Come, let’s have a debate’

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday aired her exasperation against Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus once again and invited him to have a debate with her on any issue that concerns him. "Come and have a debate with me like it is…

Matiur used clout to stop his transfers

So strong was the clout of former National Board of Revenue member Matiur Rahman that he could not be transferred unless he wanted to be transferred. A number of high officials at the tax authority said Matiur has friends in high places,…

PM to brief media on India visit today

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will hold a press conference at her Gono Bhaban residence today at 11:00am. The premier will brief the media on the outcome of her recent visit to India, according to the press wing of the Prime Minister's…

Action if any Rab member involved in misdeeds

Newly appointed director general of Rab Md Harun-Ar-Rashid yesterday issued a warning that if members of the force are found to be involved in misdeeds or illegal activities, they will face the legal action. At a media briefing, he also…

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