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The Zaminderi Dawk |
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- Siddique Mahmudur Rahman |
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A special attention should be given to the system of courier or postal services developed or maintained by the Zaminders, the landed gentry of Bengal and its adjoining areas, since the reign of Emperor Akber.
The method of conveying message |
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Pirated books flood Bangladesh market |
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Sayem Mahmud |
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Dhaka : Imposition of excessive taxes along with value added tax (VAT) on imported books has flooded the local market with pirated books.
A total of 35 per cent tax, including 15 per cent direct tax, 3 per cent advance income tax and 4 per cent develop |
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Bangali cuisine – A distinctive delicacy of South Asia |
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Siddique Mahmudur Rahman |
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Bangali food has inherited a large number of influences, both foreign and Indian, from both a turbulent history and strong trade links with many parts of the world. Bengal is fairly ancient; originally a Dravidian and tribal society, that was eventually s |
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The Mughal Opulence at Dhaka |
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Siddique Mahmudur Rahman |
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Within the labyrinthine alleys and countless unplanned buildings lies the true heart of Dhaka, affluent in spirit and gastronomic impulse. Though, the new city offers countless new restaurants and a variety exotic dishes, the recipes of Old Dhaka still ma |
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