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The raging flood is poised to hit the central part of Dhaka with authorities concerned forecasting increase of water levels in all major rivers surrounding

City centre set to face onslaught of flood

the capital in next 48 hours. An official of the Flood Forecasting a . . . . . . Read Full Story

Flood-affected people waiting for relief materials at the under-construction community centre at central Basabo in city Thursday. — FE Photo

Flood-affected people waiting for relief materials

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City centre set to face onslaught of flood

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US coordinating relief efforts for flood victims

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World/Asia

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Trade & Finance

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Editorial

Revaluation of DCC's holding taxes

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News Watch

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Metro/Country

Govt takes adequate steps to tackle severe flood sweeping country: PM

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Leaders ask AL to suspend hartal, stand beside flood victims

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Corporate/Stock

Price indices gain

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Share prices rise

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US textile firms seek protection from China

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Sports

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