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ILO Head office is situated in
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B: geneva
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ILO Head office is situated in Correct Answer geneva ILO: International labour Union. ১০১৯ সালে প্রথম ভার্সাই চুক্তির মাধ্যমে প্রতিষ্ঠিত হয়। এর সদর দপ্তর জেনেভা শহরে।
who was born on 23rd July?
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D: D
Who among the following got the 2011 Nobel prize for literature?
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B: Tomas Transtroemer
Who is not a member of World Trade Organization ?
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D: Russia
The immediate cause of world war II in Europe was
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C: the invasion of Poland
Bangla Academy Award was First introduced in --
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A: 1960
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Bangla Academy Award was First introduced in -- Correct Answer 1960 বাংলা সাহিত্যের ক্ষেত্রে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ অবদানের জন্য ১৯৬০ সালে প্রবর্তন করা হয় বাংলা একাডেমি পুরুস্কার। কবিতা, উপন্যাস, নাটক, প্রবন্ধ, ছোট গল্প, শিশুসাহিত্য প্রভৃতি ক্ষেত্রে অবদানের জন্য প্রতি বছর এ পুরস্কার প্রদান করা হয়।
The Bangladesh Development bank Ltd was founded with the merger of ___
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D: Bangladesh Shilpa Rin Sangatha and the Bangladesh Shilpa bank.
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The Bangladesh Development bank Ltd was founded with the merger of ___ Correct Answer Bangladesh Shilpa Rin Sangatha and the Bangladesh Shilpa bank. Bangladesh Development Bank Limited a state - owned commercial Bank, has unveiled its appearence in the banking arena through amalgamation of Bangladesh Shilpa Bank (BSB) and Bangladesh Shilpa Rin Sangstha (BSRS), with the decision of the Government of the Bangladesh. It has duly been registered with the Registrar of joint Stock Companies and Firms. The Registrar of joint Stock Companies and Firms issued Certificate of Incorporation and Certificate and Bangladesh Bank issued licence and permission as well for commencement of BDBL business' in November, 2009.
World Environment Day is celebrated in --
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A: 5 June
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World Environment Day is celebrated in -- Correct Answer 5 June বিশ্ব পরিবেশ দিবস ৫ জুন। ১৯৭২ সালে জাতিসংঘ মানবিক পরিবেশ কনফারেন্স(United Nations Conference on the Human Environment) - এ ৫ জুনকে বিশ্ব পরিবেশ দিবস হিসেবে পালনের সিন্ধান্ত নেয়া হয়। ১৯৭৩ সাল থেকে দিবসটি পালিত হচ্ছে।
When Bangladesh Post Office (BPO) lunched 'Daak Taka ' as digital wallet?
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D: 10thFebruary, 2018
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When Bangladesh Post Office (BPO) lunched 'Daak Taka ' as digital wallet? Correct Answer 10thFebruary, 2018 Solution: Daak Taka বা ডাক টাকা বাংলাদেশ ডাক বিভাগের মোবাইল ব্যাংকিং এর একটি সেবা । এটি বাংলাদেশে সরকারের হাজারেরও বেশি ডাকঘরের মাধ্যমে প্রায় তিন কোটি ব্যাংকিং সুবিধাবঞ্চিত মানুষকে ব্যাংকিং সুবিধা দেবার একটি উদ্যোগ । ১১ ডিসেম্বর ২০১৭ প্রধানমন্ত্রী আইসিটি বিষয়ক উপদেষ্টা সজীব ওয়াজেদ জয় ডাক বিভাগের ডিজিটাল ওয়ালেট 'ডাক টাকা'র উদ্বোধন করেন ।
Who has recieved posthumous Ekushey Padak in 2018?
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D: Humayun
Broad Money includes____
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B: demand deposite
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Broad Money includes____ Correct Answer demand deposite Broad money is the definition of the Money Supply which includes a wide scope for the definition of money – including both notes and coins, but also more illiquid forms of money – such as bank deposits, treasury bills, gilts. These are considered 'near money' because it can easily be changed to cash.
E. banking implies____
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C: a banking system which allows operation of a bank account through internet
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E. banking implies____ Correct Answer a banking system which allows operation of a bank account through internet Electronic banking is a form of banking in which funds are transferred through an exchange of electronic signals rather than through an exchange of cash, checks, or other types of paper documents. Transfers of funds occur between financial institutions such as banks and credit unions. They also occur between financial institutions and commercial institutions such as stores. Whenever someone withdraws cash from an automated teller machine (ATM) or pays for groceries using a debit card (which draws the amount owed to the store from a savings or checking account), the funds are transferred via electronic banking.
Who was worlds first female prime minister ?
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B: Sirimavo Bandaranaike
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Who was worlds first female prime minister ? Correct Answer Sirimavo Bandaranaike বিশ্বের প্রথম মহিলা প্রধানমন্ত্রী সিরিমাভো বন্দর নায়েকে(Sirimavo Bandar aike)। তিনি শ্রীলঙ্কার বিশিষ্ট রাজনীতিবিদ ও দেশটির ৬ষ্ঠ প্রধানমন্ত্রী ছিলেন।
What is the maximum spending allowed in general election campaign for a candidate in Bangladesh?
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B: TK. 7.5 lac
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What is the maximum spending allowed in general election campaign for a candidate in Bangladesh? Correct Answer TK. 7.5 lac Maximum expenditure by a candidate is capped at Tk25lakh The Election Commission (EC) has fixed the maximum cost per voter at Tk10 for candidates running in the upcoming 11th general election. The commission has also capped maximum expenditure by a candidate at Tk25 lakh each, which is unchanged from the last polls.
The headquarters of ILO is situated in --
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D: Geneva
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The headquarters of ILO is situated in -- Correct Answer Geneva ILO এর সদরদপ্তর সুইজারল্যান্ডের জেনেভা শহরে অবস্থিত। জেনেভায় উল্লেখ যোগ্য আরো কিছু সংস্থার সদরদপ্তর রয়েছে। যেমন – WTO, UNHCR, UNCTAD, WMO, ITU, ICRC ইত্যাদি।
Who is the Science & Technology Minister of Govt. of Bangladesh?
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D: Yafes Osman
'Kansant' famous for protesting against power crisis is in which district?
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B: Chapai Nawabgonj
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'Kansant' famous for protesting against power crisis is in which district? Correct Answer Chapai Nawabgonj The anti - nuclear movement is a social movement that opposes various nuclear technologies. Some direct action groups, environmental movements, and professional organisations have identified themselves with the movement at the local, national, or international level. Major anti - nuclear groups include Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, Friends of the Earth, Greenpeace, International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, Peace Action and the Nuclear Information and Resource Service. The initial objective of the movement was nuclear disarmament, though since the late 1960s opposition has included the use of nuclear power. Many anti - nuclear groups oppose both nuclear power and nuclear weapons. The formation of green parties in the 1970s and 1980s was often a direct result of anti - nuclear politics
Which of the following countries does not have a permanent army ?
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C: Costa Rica
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Which of the following countries does not have a permanent army ? Correct Answer Costa Rica কোস্টারিকার কোনো স্থায়ী সেনাবাহিনী নেই। এছাড়াও বিশ্বের ২০টির অধিক দেশ রয়েছে যাদের কোনো সশস্ত্রবাহিনী নেই।
Who is the country Director of World Bank for banglades, Bhutan Nepal?
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B: Qimiao Fan
who is the chairman of NBR?
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D: Dr. Nasiruddin Ahmed
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who is the chairman of NBR? Correct Answer Dr. Nasiruddin Ahmed The National Board of Revenue (NBR) (Bengali: জাতীয় রাজস্ব বোর্ড) is the central authority for tax administration in Bangladesh. It is under the Internal Resource Division of Ministry of Finance. NBR is the authority for tax policies and tax laws in Bangladesh. NBR collects almost 97% of tax revenue and almost 85% of total revenue for the Government of Bangladesh
The Trade Facilities, Agreement signed by the members of the world Trade Organization came into force on.
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B: 22 February, 2017
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The Trade Facilities, Agreement signed by the members of the world Trade Organization came into force on. Correct Answer 22 February, 2017 The TFA entered into force on 22 February 2017 after two - thirds of the WTO membership completed their domestic ratification process
Who won the Nobel Prize in Economics in the year 2017?
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A: Richard H. Thaler
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Who won the Nobel Prize in Economics in the year 2017? Correct Answer Richard H. Thaler LONDON — Economist Richard Thaler has been awarded the 2017 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, often considered to be the most prestigious prize in the field of economics. Thaler was awarded the prize "for his contributions to behavioural economics."
Which country hosted the fisrt ever G20 Digital Ministerial Meeting on Digital Ministerial on Digital Economy?
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B: Germany
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Which country hosted the fisrt ever G20 Digital Ministerial Meeting on Digital Ministerial on Digital Economy? Correct Answer Germany During its G20 presidency from 1 December 2016 to 30 November 2017, Germany hosted the first Digital Ministers' Meeting ever to take place between the countries of the G20.
Who regulates Insurance Companies of Bangladesh ?
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B: IDRA
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Who regulates Insurance Companies of Bangladesh ? Correct Answer IDRA The Bangladeshi insurance industry is regulated by the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority in accordance with the rules and regulations stipulated in the Insurance Act 2010.
Which Act is enacted by government of Bangladesh to regulate Microfinance institutions ?
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A: Microcredit Regulatory Authority Act
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Which Act is enacted by government of Bangladesh to regulate Microfinance institutions ? Correct Answer Microcredit Regulatory Authority Act Microcredit Regulatory Authority (MRA) is the central body to monitor and supervise microfinance operations of non - governmental organizations of the Republic of Bangladesh. It was created by the Government of People's Republic of Bangladesh under the Microcredit Regulatory Authority Act (Act no. 32 of 2006). License from the Authority is mandatory to operate microfinance operation in Bangladesh as an NGO.
What is call money rate ?
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C: Short term lending
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What is call money rate ? Correct Answer Short term lending Call money is minimum 5% short - term finance repayable on demand, with a maturity period of one to fourteen days or overnight to a fortnight. It is used for inter - bank transactions. The money that is lent for one day in this market is known as "call money" and, if it exceeds one day, is referred to as "notice money.
UNESCO's Education for All (EFA) Initiative, known as the E9 Forum, was first lauched at the EFA Summit in___
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A: Thailand
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UNESCO's Education for All (EFA) Initiative, known as the E9 Forum, was first lauched at the EFA Summit in___ Correct Answer Thailand The E9 is a forum of nine countries, which was formed to achieve the goals of UNESCO's Education For All (EFA) initiative. The “E” stands for education and the “9” represents the following nine countries: Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria and Pakistan,representing over half of the world's population and 70% of the world's illiterate adults. E - 9 Initiative was launched in 1993 at the EFA Summit in New Delhi, India. E - 9 Initiative has become a forum for the countries to discuss their experiences related to education, exchange best practices, and monitor EFA - related progress.
The recent mass killing and atrocities of Rohingra Muslim in Myanmar was described as a text book example of ethnic cleaning by
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C: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
An increases in the rate of interest would increases ---
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D: The opportunity cost of holding money
Currency swap facility has been extended by the Government for which international body's members?
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B: SAARC
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Currency swap facility has been extended by the Government for which international body's members? Correct Answer SAARC ANSWER: SAARC This is under the scheme where RBI offers the facility of varying sizes not exceeding USD 2 billion in total. The decision was taken by the Union Cabinet which will provide a two year extension with amendments to the framework on 'Currency Swap Arrangement' for SAARC member countries up to November 14, 2017, and extension thereafter, if necessary, by Finance Minister.
What is the theme of the 2018 International Women's Day/
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C: Time is Now Rural and Urban Activists Transforming Woman's Lives.
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What is the theme of the 2018 International Women's Day/ Correct Answer Time is Now Rural and Urban Activists Transforming Woman's Lives. The theme for International Women's Day, 8 March, is “Time is Now: Rural and urban activists transforming women's lives”. This year, International Women's Day comes on the heels of unprecedented global movement for women's rights, equality and justice.
Which one of the following tasks is farz in performing salaata?
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D: To stand towards the Qiblah before starting salaata
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Which one of the following tasks is farz in performing salaata? Correct Answer To stand towards the Qiblah before starting salaata Option গুলো মধ্যে plural শব্দটি হলো princes যার singular হলো prince (রাজকুমার)। অন্যান্য শব্দগুলো singular number হিসেবে বিবেচনা করা হয়।
Barmy Army is related to which sport
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B: Cricke
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Barmy Army is related to which sport Correct Answer Cricke বার্মি আর্মি হলো ইংল্যান্ডের ক্রিকেট ভক্তদের একটি সংগঠন। বিদেশের মাটিতে ইংল্যান্ডের ক্রিকেটটের সমর্থনে এর সদস্যরা দলবেঁধে অংশগ্রহন করে দলের প্রতি উল্লাস দেখায়।
How many Arkan- ahkam are there in Salaata.
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D: 13
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How many Arkan- ahkam are there in Salaata. Correct Answer 13 Fantasy হলো কাল্পনিক গল্প; অলীক গল্প অর্থাৎ an imaginary story.
IMF has opened SARTTAC. What does it stand for?
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A: South Asia Regional Training and technical Assistance center
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IMF has opened SARTTAC. What does it stand for? Correct Answer South Asia Regional Training and technical Assistance center South Asia Regional Training and Technical Assistance Center South Asia Regional Training and Technical Assistance Center (SARTTAC) is a collaborative venture between the IMF, the member countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka), and development partners.
The only Women teacher Training College of Bangladesh is in ---
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B: Mymensingh
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The only Women teacher Training College of Bangladesh is in --- Correct Answer Mymensingh বাংলাদেশের একমাত্র মহিলা ট্রেনিং কলেজটির অবস্থান ময়মনসিংহ জেলায়। উল্লেখ বাংলাদেশে মোট সরকারি ১৪টি টিচার্স ট্রেনিং কলেজ রয়েছে।
How many Muslim soldiers were martyred in the battle of Uhud?
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A: Seventy
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How many Muslim soldiers were martyred in the battle of Uhud? Correct Answer Seventy ৩ হিজরির শাওয়াল মাসে ইসলামের দ্বিতীয় যুদ্ধ ওহুদ সংঘটিত হয়। উহুদ যুদ্ধে ৭০ জন সাহাবী শহিদ হন। মদিনার মসজিদে নববি থেকে উত্তরে পাঁচ কিলোমিটার দূরে ওহুদের প্রান্তর। বদর যুদ্ধের ঠিক এক বছর পর ওহুদ যুদ্ধ হয়। মক্কার অমুসলিম ও মদিনার মুসলিমদের মধ্যে এই যুদ্ধ সংঘটিত হয়। বদর যুদ্ধের পরাজয়ের শোক মক্কার জনগণ মানতে পারছিল না।
Which country contributes the highest number of peacekeeprs to United Nations Opeartin according to Un report as of 31 th january, 2018?
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C: India
SAARC is observing a decade (2010-2020) of which of the following?
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B: Intra -Regional Conncetivety
Who is the writer of the religious book-'Mareful quran' ?
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D: Mufti Mohammad Shafi (Rahmatullah alaih)
Which of the follwoing institutions received the Nobel Peace Prize recently?
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B: International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN)
Whoc is teh promoter of Chines One Belt One Road' initiative?
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A: Xi- Japing
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Whoc is teh promoter of Chines One Belt One Road' initiative? Correct Answer Xi- Japing Solution: চীনে Communist Party এর একটি অনুষ্ঠানে দেশটির প্রেসিডেন্ট Xi Jinping সর্বপ্রথম 'One Belt One Road' বা 'OBOR' এর ধারণা দেন । 'One Belt One Road' এ সিল্ক রোড এবং সমুদ্রসীমার সমন্বয় ঘটিয়ে নতুন একটি অবকাঠামো প্রকল্পের অবতারণা করা হবে ।
Which of the following compdanies Launched worlds fist smartphone ?
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D: IBM
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Which of the following compdanies Launched worlds fist smartphone ? Correct Answer IBM বিশ্বের প্রথম স্মার্টফোন টি হলো আইবিএম সাইমন (IBM SIMON)। এটি সর্বপ্রথম ভোক্তাদের জন্য ১৯৯৪ সালে তৈরি করা হয় এবং ১৯৯৫ সালে বাণিজ্যিকভাবে উৎপাদন শুরু হয়।
Gloval 500 awards are given the outstanding achivement in which of the following fields?
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B: Protection Environment
who after the death of Hajrat Muhammad (s) compiled the Holy Quran?
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A: Hajrat Abubakar(R)
What is the main source of income of a commercial Bank ?
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A: interest
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What is the main source of income of a commercial Bank ? Correct Answer interest Commercial banks make money by providing and earning interest from loans such as mortgages, auto loans, business loans, and personal loans. Customer deposits provide banks with the capital to make these loans.
"Every soul shall have a taste of death". In which surah of the Holy Quran this statement has been mentioned?
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A: A-i-imran
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"Every soul shall have a taste of death". In which surah of the Holy Quran this statement has been mentioned? Correct Answer A-i-imran Attend কোথাও হাজির/উপস্থিত থাকা; কোথাও যাওয়া। To বসিয়ে বাক্যটির বাংলা : সে সময়মতো তার অফিসে উপস্থিত হয় না।
Who among the following is a world famous mathematician?
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D: Omar Khaiam
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Who among the following is a world famous mathematician? Correct Answer Omar Khaiam ওমর খৈয়াম একজন ইরানের কবি, গণিতবেত্তা, দার্শনিক ও জ্যোতির্বিদ। ইরানের নিশাপুরে জন্মগ্রহণ করার পর যুবা বয়সে তিনি সমরখন্দে চলে যান এবং সেখানে শিক্ষা সমাপ্ত করেন। এর পর বুখারায় নিজেকে মধ্যযুগের একজন প্রধান গণিতবিদ ও জ্যোতির্বিদ হিসাবে প্রতিষ্ঠিত করেন। তার বীজগণিতের গুরুত্বপূর্ণ “Treatise on Demonstration of Problems of Algebra“ গ্রন্থে তিনি ত্রিঘাত সমীকরণের সমাধানের একটি পদ্ধতি বর্ণনা করেন।
Which of the following is the largest district of Bangladesh ?
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C: Rangamati
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Which of the following is the largest district of Bangladesh ? Correct Answer Rangamati বাংলাদেশের বৃহত্তম জেলা রাঙ্গামাটি। এটি জেলা হিসেবে প্রতিষ্ঠিত হয় ১৯৮১ সালে। এ জেলার আয়তন ৬১১৬.১১ বর্গ কিলো মিটার। জনসংখ্যায় বাংলাদেশের বৃহত্তম জেলা ঢাকা। আয়তনে বাংলাদেশের সর্ববৃহৎ বিভাগ চট্টগ্রাম।
Which one is the ancient name of Al-Madinah?
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B: Tabuk