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Cut dependency on imported products, PM Hasina urges countrymen

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday reiterated her call to the countrymen to boost food production for their own, urging them to cut dependency on imported products alongside increasing exports to tackle any crisis.

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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina elivering her valedictory speech at the 20th session of the 11th Parliament on Sunday, November 6,2022 Focus Bangla

COP27 on with climate backsliding fears amid funding hopes

The UN's COP27 climate summit kicked off on Sunday in Egypt with warnings against backsliding on efforts to cut emissions and calls for rich nations to compensate poor countries after a year of extreme weather disasters.  

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(L to R) UN's climate change Communications Officer Alexander Saier, UN's climate change executive secretary Simon Stiell, and COP27 President Sameh Shoukry listen to questions following the opening ceremony of the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference AFP

PM Hasina: Bangladesh an ideal place for investment

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said many renowned companies from around the world are setting up their factories in the economic zones of Bangladesh.

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IMF team attends BERC presentation on setting power, gas tariffs

The visiting team of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been keen to know how the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) sets power and gas tariffs.

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The International Monetary Fund logo is seen outside the headquarters building in Washington, DC, US Reuters

Moody incredibly surprised, and certain Shakib was not out

The third umpire's decision that led to Shakib al Hasan's dismissal created a lot of discussions among cricket analysts, including former Australian all-rounder Tom Moody who expressed incredible surprise at the verdict and said the Bangladesh captain was clearly not out. 

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TV grab of a replay of Bangladesh captain Shakib al Hasan hitting the ball before it crashes into the boot during their Twenty20 World Cup match against Pakistan in Adelaide Sunday

Habib's indomitable journey to sit for Alim exams

Defying all odds, Md Habibur Rahman, who was born without any arms, sat for the Alim examination that began across the country on Sunday. 

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Md Habibur Rahman Dhaka Tribune

Batters a letdown as Bangladesh exit T20 WC

Bangladesh undoubtedly played their biggest game at a Twenty20 World Cup when they faced Pakistan at Adelaide Oval Sunday.

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Bangladesh's Mosaddek Hossain is cleaned up during their Twenty20 World Cup match against Pakistan in Adelaide Sunday AFP