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localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0501	Who served as Prime Minister during the 2013 national election controversy and related caretaker-government protests?	[ "Sheikh Hasina", "Manmohan Singh", "Khaleda Zia", "Narendra Modi" ]	Sheikh Hasina	[ "Manmohan Singh", "Khaleda Zia", "Narendra Modi" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Politics and government	2013	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Sheikh Hasina	Manmohan Singh	2013 PM in election-crisis coverage vs 2013 PM in general political news	Sheikh Hasina	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheikh_Hasina		Manmohan Singh	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manmohan_Singh		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0023810	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0502	Who was the Prime Minister when the Rana Plaza disaster dominated national politics and governance debates?	[ "Sheikh Hasina", "Manmohan Singh", "Khaleda Zia", "Atal Bihari Vajpayee" ]	Sheikh Hasina	[ "Manmohan Singh", "Khaleda Zia", "Atal Bihari Vajpayee" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Politics and government	2013	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Sheikh Hasina	Manmohan Singh	2013 Rana Plaza governance coverage vs 2013 PM in neighboring contrast country	Sheikh Hasina	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheikh_Hasina		Manmohan Singh	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manmohan_Singh		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0023813	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0503	Who was the Prime Minister when the government moved to amend the constitution to end the caretaker system in 2011?	[ "Sheikh Hasina", "Manmohan Singh", "Begum Khaleda Zia", "Narendra Modi" ]	Sheikh Hasina	[ "Manmohan Singh", "Begum Khaleda Zia", "Narendra Modi" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Politics and government	2011	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Sheikh Hasina	Manmohan Singh	2011 constitutional amendment on caretaker government vs 2011 PM in contrast locale	Sheikh Hasina	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheikh_Hasina		Manmohan Singh	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manmohan_Singh		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0023814	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0504	Who was Prime Minister in 2013?	[ "Sheikh Hasina", "Manmohan Singh", "Khaleda Zia", "Narendra Modi" ]	Sheikh Hasina	[ "Manmohan Singh", "Khaleda Zia", "Narendra Modi" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Politics and government	2013	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Sheikh Hasina	Manmohan Singh	2013 Shahbag protests and tribunal politics vs 2013 PM in contrast locale	Sheikh Hasina	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheikh_Hasina		Manmohan Singh	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manmohan_Singh		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0023816	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0505	Who was the head of government when the opposition enforced repeated hartals in 2013?	[ "Sheikh Hasina", "Manmohan Singh", "Khaleda Zia", "H. D. Deve Gowda" ]	Sheikh Hasina	[ "Manmohan Singh", "Khaleda Zia", "H. D. Deve Gowda" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Politics and government	2013	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Sheikh Hasina	Manmohan Singh	2013 hartal-heavy opposition campaign vs 2013 national head of government elsewhere	Sheikh Hasina	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheikh_Hasina		Manmohan Singh	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manmohan_Singh		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0023817	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0506	Who was Prime Minister in 2010?	[ "Sheikh Hasina", "Manmohan Singh", "Khaleda Zia", "Narendra Modi" ]	Sheikh Hasina	[ "Manmohan Singh", "Khaleda Zia", "Narendra Modi" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Politics and government	2010	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Sheikh Hasina	Manmohan Singh	2010 aftermath of 2009 mutiny under incumbent PM vs 2010 PM in contrast locale	Sheikh Hasina	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheikh_Hasina		Manmohan Singh	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manmohan_Singh		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0023820	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0507	Who was the head of government when the 2014 election went ahead amid an opposition boycott?	[ "Sheikh Hasina", "Narendra Modi", "Manmohan Singh", "Khaleda Zia" ]	Sheikh Hasina	[ "Narendra Modi", "Manmohan Singh", "Khaleda Zia" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Politics and government	2014	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Sheikh Hasina	Narendra Modi	2014 boycott election under incumbent PM vs 2014 PM after national election in contrast locale	Sheikh Hasina	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheikh_Hasina		Narendra Modi	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narendra_Modi		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0023824	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0508	Who was the Prime Minister when the war crimes tribunal delivered several high-profile verdicts in 2012?	[ "Sheikh Hasina", "Manmohan Singh", "Khaleda Zia", "Narendra Modi" ]	Sheikh Hasina	[ "Manmohan Singh", "Khaleda Zia", "Narendra Modi" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Politics and government	2012	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Sheikh Hasina	Manmohan Singh	2012 tribunal verdict-era PM vs 2012 PM in contrast locale	Sheikh Hasina	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheikh_Hasina		Manmohan Singh	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manmohan_Singh		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0023826	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0509	Who was Prime Minister during major digital-security legislation debates in 2018?	[ "Sheikh Hasina", "Narendra Modi", "Manmohan Singh", "Khaleda Zia" ]	Sheikh Hasina	[ "Narendra Modi", "Manmohan Singh", "Khaleda Zia" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Politics and government	2018	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Sheikh Hasina	Narendra Modi	2018 Digital Security Act under incumbent PM vs 2018 PM in contrast locale	Sheikh Hasina	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheikh_Hasina		Narendra Modi	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narendra_Modi		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0023828	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0510	Who was the Prime Minister when the 2024 general election returned the incumbent for another term?	[ "Sheikh Hasina", "Narendra Modi", "Manmohan Singh", "Khaleda Zia" ]	Sheikh Hasina	[ "Narendra Modi", "Manmohan Singh", "Khaleda Zia" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Politics and government	2024	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Sheikh Hasina	Narendra Modi	2024 parliamentary election winner as PM vs 2024 PM in contrast locale	Sheikh Hasina	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheikh_Hasina		Narendra Modi	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narendra_Modi		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0023830	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0511	Who was the head of government when the government signed the 2015 land boundary implementation with its large neighbor?	[ "Sheikh Hasina", "Narendra Modi", "Manmohan Singh", "Khaleda Zia" ]	Sheikh Hasina	[ "Narendra Modi", "Manmohan Singh", "Khaleda Zia" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Politics and government	2015	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Sheikh Hasina	Narendra Modi	2015 land boundary implementation under incumbent PM vs 2015 PM in contrast locale	Sheikh Hasina	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheikh_Hasina		Narendra Modi	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narendra_Modi		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0023832	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0512	Who was the Prime Minister when the government dealt with the 2013 Hefazat-e-Islam mobilization?	[ "Sheikh Hasina", "Manmohan Singh", "Khaleda Zia", "Narendra Modi" ]	Sheikh Hasina	[ "Manmohan Singh", "Khaleda Zia", "Narendra Modi" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Politics and government	2013	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Sheikh Hasina	Manmohan Singh	2013 Hefazat protests under incumbent PM vs 2013 PM in contrast locale	Sheikh Hasina	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheikh_Hasina		Manmohan Singh	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manmohan_Singh		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0023834	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0513	After the 2014 general election, who became Prime Minister?	[ "Sheikh Hasina", "Narendra Modi", "Mamata Banerjee", "Khaleda Zia" ]	Sheikh Hasina	[ "Narendra Modi", "Mamata Banerjee", "Khaleda Zia" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Politics and government	2014	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Sheikh Hasina	Narendra Modi	2014 national election winner and PM swearing-in	Sheikh Hasina	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheikh_Hasina		Narendra Modi	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narendra_Modi		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0023835	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0514	Which ministry handled school-level curriculum and textbook policy in 2015 cabinet reporting?	[ "Ministry of Education", "Ministry of Human Resource Development", "Ministry of Cultural Affairs", "Ministry of Information" ]	Ministry of Education	[ "Ministry of Human Resource Development", "Ministry of Cultural Affairs", "Ministry of Information" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Politics and government	2015	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Ministry of Education	Ministry of Human Resource Development	official ministry name in school policy news	Ministry of Education	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Education		Ministry of Human Resource Development	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Human_Resource_Development		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0023841	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0515	Who was the Railways Minister during 2015 reporting on train services and ministry actions?	[ "Mujibul Haque", "Suresh Prabhu", "Mazibul Hoque", "Piyush Goyal" ]	Mujibul Haque	[ "Suresh Prabhu", "Mazibul Hoque", "Piyush Goyal" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Politics and government	2015	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Mujibul Haque	Suresh Prabhu	railways portfolio holder in 2015 transport news	Mujibul Haque	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mujibul_Haque		Suresh Prabhu	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suresh_Prabhu		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0023843	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0516	Who served as Commerce Minister during 2015 trade and import policy coverage?	[ "Tofail Ahmed", "Nirmala Sitharaman", "Amir Hossain Amu", "Anand Sharma" ]	Tofail Ahmed	[ "Nirmala Sitharaman", "Amir Hossain Amu", "Anand Sharma" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Politics and government	2015	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Tofail Ahmed	Nirmala Sitharaman	commerce ministry holder in trade policy reports	Tofail Ahmed (politician)	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tofail_Ahmed_(politician)	Tofail Ahmed (born 22 October 1943) is a Bangladeshi politician. He is a 7-term Jatiya Sangsad member representing the Bhola-1, Bhola-2 and Bakerganj-1 constituencies during 1973–2024. Previously he served as the Minister of Commerce and Minister of Industries of the Government of Bangladesh.	Nirmala Sitharaman	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nirmala_Sitharaman		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0023845	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0517	The head of government was reported to be working from which official residence?	[ "Ganabhaban", "7, Race Course Road", "Bangabhaban", "South Block" ]	Ganabhaban	[ "7, Race Course Road", "Bangabhaban", "South Block" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Politics and government	2011	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Ganabhaban	7, Race Course Road	PM residence named in political news	Ganabhaban	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganabhaban	The Ganabhaban (Bengali: গণভবন, lit. 'People's House', also spelt Gonobhaban) located in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, north of the National Parliament House	7, Lok Kalyan Marg	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7,_Lok_Kalyan_Marg	Lok Kalyan Marg, formerly 7 , Race Course Road , is the official residence and principal workplace of the Prime Minister of India . Situated on Lok Kalyan	pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0023859	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0518	The prime minister's weekly audience with citizens was held at which residence?	[ "Ganabhaban", "7, Race Course Road", "Bangabhaban", "North Block" ]	Ganabhaban	[ "7, Race Course Road", "Bangabhaban", "North Block" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Politics and government	2010	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Ganabhaban	7, Race Course Road	public reception venue in PM news	Ganabhaban	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganabhaban	The Ganabhaban (Bengali: গণভবন, lit. 'People's House', also spelt Gonobhaban) located in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, north of the National Parliament House	7, Lok Kalyan Marg	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7,_Lok_Kalyan_Marg	Lok Kalyan Marg, formerly 7 , Race Course Road , is the official residence and principal workplace of the Prime Minister of India . Situated on Lok Kalyan	pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0023863	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0519	Which ministry is linked to village councils and city corporations?	[ "Local Government Division", "Ministry of Panchayati Raj", "Rural Development Division", "Ministry of Housing" ]	Local Government Division	[ "Ministry of Panchayati Raj", "Rural Development Division", "Ministry of Housing" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Politics and government	2016	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Local Government Division	Ministry of Panchayati Raj	portfolio covering local bodies in government notices	Local Government Division	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_Government_Division		Ministry of Panchayati Raj	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Panchayati_Raj		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0023919	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0520	Which institution handles welfare and family-policy portfolios?	[ "Ministry of Women and Children Affairs", "Ministry of Women and Child Development", "Ministry of Social Welfare", "Ministry of Education" ]	Ministry of Women and Children Affairs	[ "Ministry of Women and Child Development", "Ministry of Social Welfare", "Ministry of Education" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Politics and government	2014	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Ministry of Women and Children Affairs	Ministry of Women and Child Development	official portfolio title in child welfare news	Ministry of Women and Children Affairs	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Women_and_Children_Affairs		Ministry of Women and Child Development	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Women_and_Child_Development		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0023929	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0521	Which board is best known for administering the national secondary and higher secondary public examinations?	[ "Dhaka Education Board", "Central Board of Secondary Education", "University Grants Commission", "National Curriculum and Textbook Board" ]	Dhaka Education Board	[ "Central Board of Secondary Education", "University Grants Commission", "National Curriculum and Textbook Board" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Civic institutions	2023	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Dhaka Education Board	Central Board of Secondary Education	exam administration body in SSC/HSC or board exam coverage	Dhaka Education Board	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka_Education_Board		Central Board of Secondary Education	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Board_of_Secondary_Education		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0023950	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0522	Which office is commonly cited when a district's top administrator issues executive orders?	[ "Deputy Commissioner", "District Collector", "Divisional Commissioner", "Upazila Chairman" ]	Deputy Commissioner	[ "District Collector", "Divisional Commissioner", "Upazila Chairman" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Civic institutions	2013	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Deputy Commissioner	District Collector	district administration notices and magistracy actions	Deputy Commissioner	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deputy_Commissioner		District Collector	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/District_Collector		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0023971	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0523	Which office is commonly linked to the administration cadre in charge of civil service personnel matters?	[ "Ministry of Public Administration", "Department of Personnel and Training", "Cabinet Division", "Public Service Commission" ]	Ministry of Public Administration	[ "Department of Personnel and Training", "Cabinet Division", "Public Service Commission" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Civic institutions	2011	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Ministry of Public Administration	Department of Personnel and Training	reports on cadre postings, promotions, and service rules	Ministry of Public Administration	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Public_Administration		Department of Personnel and Training	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Department_of_Personnel_and_Training		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0023978	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0524	Which bourse is commonly cited as the country's main stock market in financial news?	[ "Dhaka Stock Exchange", "Bombay Stock Exchange", "Chittagong Stock Exchange", "National Stock Exchange" ]	Dhaka Stock Exchange	[ "Bombay Stock Exchange", "Chittagong Stock Exchange", "National Stock Exchange" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Economy and business	2011	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Dhaka Stock Exchange	Bombay Stock Exchange	headline stock exchange in market coverage	Dhaka Stock Exchange	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka_Stock_Exchange		Bombay Stock Exchange	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bombay_Stock_Exchange		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0023981	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0525	Which currency code appears in exchange-rate tables for the national currency?	[ "BDT", "INR", "PKR", "LKR" ]	BDT	[ "INR", "PKR", "LKR" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Economy and business	2010	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	BDT	INR	ISO currency code in forex pages	Bangladeshi taka	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangladeshi_taka	The taka (Bengali: টাকা, IPA: [ˈʈa.kaˑ], sign: ৳, code: BDT, short form: Tk) is the currency of Bangladesh. Issuance of banknotes ৳10 and larger is controlled by Bangladesh Bank, while the ৳2 and ৳5 govt. notes are the responsibility of the ministry of finance. The govt. notes of Tk. 2 and Tk.5 have mostly been replace...	Indian rupee	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_rupee	The Indian rupee (symbol: ₹; code: INR) is the official currency of India and the erstwhile British Raj. The rupee is subdivided into 100 paise (singular: paisa). The issuance of the currency is controlled by the Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank derives this role from powers vested in it by the Reserve Bank of I...	pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0023991	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0526	Which agency investigates major crimes and is often cited in sensational murder or terrorism cases?	[ "Criminal Investigation Department", "Central Bureau of Investigation", "Rapid Action Battalion", "Police Bureau of Investigation" ]	Criminal Investigation Department	[ "Central Bureau of Investigation", "Rapid Action Battalion", "Police Bureau of Investigation" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Civic institutions	2018	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Criminal Investigation Department	Central Bureau of Investigation	lead investigative police agency in crime news	Criminal Investigation Department	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criminal_Investigation_Department		Central Bureau of Investigation	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Bureau_of_Investigation		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024021	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0527	The country's biggest stock exchange is located in which city?	[ "Dhaka", "Mumbai", "Chittagong", "Ahmedabad" ]	Dhaka	[ "Mumbai", "Chittagong", "Ahmedabad" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Economy and business	2015	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Dhaka	Mumbai	reports on main national stock exchange location	Dhaka	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka		Mumbai	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mumbai		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024047	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0528	Which company is known as the country's largest listed pharmaceutical firm by sales in many business reports?	[ "Square Pharmaceuticals", "Sun Pharma", "Beximco Pharmaceuticals", "Dr. Reddy's" ]	Square Pharmaceuticals	[ "Sun Pharma", "Beximco Pharmaceuticals", "Dr. Reddy's" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Economy and business	2016	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Square Pharmaceuticals	Sun Pharma	market-share stories on top domestic pharma company	Square Pharmaceuticals	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Square_Pharmaceuticals	Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is a Bangladeshi multinational pharmaceutical company. It was founded in 1958 by Samson H. Chowdhury along with three of his	Sun Pharma	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_Pharma	Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (d/b/a Sun Pharma ) is an Indian multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Mumbai. It manufactures and	pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024051	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0529	Which telecom operator was the market leader by subscribers in many mid-2010s business reports?	[ "Grameenphone", "Airtel", "Robi", "Jio" ]	Grameenphone	[ "Airtel", "Robi", "Jio" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Economy and business	2015	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Grameenphone	Airtel	telecom market-share stories in mid-2010s	Grameenphone	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grameenphone		Airtel	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airtel		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024063	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0530	Which port is most often cited as the country's principal seaport handling the bulk of container trade?	[ "Chattogram Port", "Jawaharlal Nehru Port", "Mongla Port", "Payra Port" ]	Chattogram Port	[ "Jawaharlal Nehru Port", "Mongla Port", "Payra Port" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Economy and business	2019	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Chattogram Port	Jawaharlal Nehru Port	main seaport named in logistics and trade coverage	Chattogram Port	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chattogram_Port		Jawaharlal Nehru Port	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jawaharlal_Nehru_Port		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024071	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0531	Which state-owned telecom operator would most likely appear in reports on public mobile and broadband services?	[ "Teletalk", "BSNL", "Grameenphone", "Jio" ]	Teletalk	[ "BSNL", "Grameenphone", "Jio" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Economy and business	2019	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Teletalk	BSNL	government telecom operator in spectrum and service stories	Teletalk	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teletalk		BSNL	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BSNL		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024080	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0532	Which industrial city is most strongly associated with the country's ship-breaking and steel re-rolling cluster?	[ "Chattogram", "Alang", "Khulna", "Visakhapatnam" ]	Chattogram	[ "Alang", "Khulna", "Visakhapatnam" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Economy and business	2019	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Chattogram	Alang	location cited in ship-breaking industry reports	Chattogram	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chattogram		Alang	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alang		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024083	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0533	Which city is commonly called the country's commercial capital in economic reporting?	[ "Chattogram", "Mumbai", "Dhaka", "Karachi" ]	Chattogram	[ "Mumbai", "Dhaka", "Karachi" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Economy and business	2018	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Chattogram	Mumbai	nickname used in business and port-related news	Chattogram	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chattogram		Mumbai	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mumbai		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024086	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0534	Which tea-growing region is most often highlighted as the country's main tea belt?	[ "Sylhet", "Assam", "Rangpur", "Darjeeling" ]	Sylhet	[ "Assam", "Rangpur", "Darjeeling" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Economy and business	2018	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Sylhet	Assam	primary tea region in agriculture export reports	Sylhet	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylhet		Assam	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assam		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024089	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0535	Which city is most associated with the country's largest concentration of garment factories in industrial news?	[ "Gazipur", "Tiruppur", "Narayanganj", "Ludhiana" ]	Gazipur	[ "Tiruppur", "Narayanganj", "Ludhiana" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Economy and business	2019	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Gazipur	Tiruppur	major apparel manufacturing hub in factory and wage coverage	Gazipur	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gazipur		Tiruppur	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiruppur		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024092	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0536	The state-owned telecom operator often mentioned in market-share reports is which one?	[ "Teletalk", "BSNL", "Grameenphone", "Jio" ]	Teletalk	[ "BSNL", "Grameenphone", "Jio" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Economy and business	2023	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Teletalk	BSNL	state telecom operator in subscriber and spectrum coverage	Teletalk	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teletalk		BSNL	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BSNL		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024101	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0537	The state-owned gas transmission and distribution giant often cited in energy-sector business news is called what?	[ "Petrobangla", "GAIL", "Titas Gas", "ONGC" ]	Petrobangla	[ "GAIL", "Titas Gas", "ONGC" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Economy and business	2022	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Petrobangla	GAIL	gas supply and LNG import stories naming top state gas entity	Petrobangla	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petrobangla		GAIL	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GAIL		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024103	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0538	Which currency is used in everyday transactions and appears in central-bank exchange-rate updates?	[ "Taka", "Rupee", "Ngultrum", "Kyat" ]	Taka	[ "Rupee", "Ngultrum", "Kyat" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Economy and business	2010	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Taka	Rupee	currency named in exchange-rate and inflation stories	Bangladeshi taka	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangladeshi_taka	The taka (Bengali: টাকা, IPA: [ˈʈa.kaˑ], sign: ৳, code: BDT, short form: Tk) is the currency of Bangladesh. Issuance of banknotes ৳10 and larger is controlled by Bangladesh Bank, while the ৳2 and ৳5 govt. notes are the responsibility of the ministry of finance. The govt. notes of Tk. 2 and Tk.5 have mostly been replace...	Indian rupee	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_rupee	The Indian rupee (symbol: ₹; code: INR) is the official currency of India and the erstwhile British Raj. The rupee is subdivided into 100 paise (singular: paisa). The issuance of the currency is controlled by the Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank derives this role from powers vested in it by the Reserve Bank of I...	pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024144	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0539	Which state-owned commercial bank is often cited in reports on remittance services and public-sector banking?	[ "Janata Bank", "Bank of Baroda", "Agrani Bank", "Sonali Bank" ]	Janata Bank	[ "Bank of Baroda", "Agrani Bank", "Sonali Bank" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Economy and business	2013	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Janata Bank	Bank of Baroda	state commercial bank in remittance and public banking news	Janata Bank	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janata_Bank		Bank of Baroda	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bank_of_Baroda		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024150	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0540	Which business district is most commonly associated with the country's central bank and major financial institutions?	[ "Motijheel", "Nariman Point", "Gulshan", "Bandra Kurla Complex" ]	Motijheel	[ "Nariman Point", "Gulshan", "Bandra Kurla Complex" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Economy and business	2011	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Motijheel	Nariman Point	financial district named in banking and market stories	Motijheel	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motijheel		Nariman Point	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nariman_Point		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024155	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0541	Which city would most likely host the headquarters of the country's main stock exchange?	[ "Dhaka", "Mumbai", "Chittagong", "Kolkata" ]	Dhaka	[ "Mumbai", "Chittagong", "Kolkata" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Economy and business	2010	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Dhaka	Mumbai	headquarters city of the principal stock exchange	Dhaka	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka		Mumbai	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mumbai		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024162	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0542	Which currency abbreviation would most likely appear in local market reports on the exchange rate against the US dollar?	[ "BDT", "INR", "NPR", "LKR" ]	BDT	[ "INR", "NPR", "LKR" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Economy and business	2012	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	BDT	INR	currency code used in exchange-rate reporting	Bangladeshi taka	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangladeshi_taka	The taka (Bengali: টাকা, IPA: [ˈʈa.kaˑ], sign: ৳, code: BDT, short form: Tk) is the currency of Bangladesh. Issuance of banknotes ৳10 and larger is controlled by Bangladesh Bank, while the ৳2 and ৳5 govt. notes are the responsibility of the ministry of finance. The govt. notes of Tk. 2 and Tk.5 have mostly been replace...	Indian rupee	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_rupee	The Indian rupee (symbol: ₹; code: INR) is the official currency of India and the erstwhile British Raj. The rupee is subdivided into 100 paise (singular: paisa). The issuance of the currency is controlled by the Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank derives this role from powers vested in it by the Reserve Bank of I...	pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024164	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0543	Which company is best known in local business pages for operating the country’s largest pharmaceutical manufacturing network from its corporate base in the capital?	[ "Square Pharmaceuticals", "Sun Pharma", "Renata Limited", "Incepta Pharmaceuticals" ]	Square Pharmaceuticals	[ "Sun Pharma", "Renata Limited", "Incepta Pharmaceuticals" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Economy and business	2016	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Square Pharmaceuticals	Sun Pharma	capital-based pharma leader in local coverage vs Indian pharma leader	Square Pharmaceuticals	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Square_Pharmaceuticals		Sun Pharma	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_Pharma		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024198	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0544	Which business group is associated with retail, property, and media operations in this market?	[ "Jamuna Group", "Future Group", "Bashundhara Group", "Anwar Group" ]	Jamuna Group	[ "Future Group", "Bashundhara Group", "Anwar Group" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Economy and business	2015	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Jamuna Group	Future Group	Which business group is associated with retail, property, and media operations in this market?	Jamuna Group	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamuna_Group		Future Group	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Future_Group		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024199	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0545	Which company is commonly highlighted in reports from the food safety authority and trade fairs as a flagship packaged-food exporter?	[ "PRAN-RFL Group", "Britannia Industries", "ACI Limited", "Meghna Group of Industries" ]	PRAN-RFL Group	[ "Britannia Industries", "ACI Limited", "Meghna Group of Industries" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Economy and business	2015	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	PRAN-RFL Group	Britannia Industries	trade fair and food export coverage vs Indian packaged-food leader	PRAN-RFL Group	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PRAN-RFL_Group		Britannia Industries	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Britannia_Industries		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024201	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0546	Which company is most associated in business coverage with the national rail and road logistics network through its beverage and bottling operations?	[ "Transcom Group", "Parle Agro", "Abdul Monem", "Akij Food & Beverage" ]	Transcom Group	[ "Parle Agro", "Abdul Monem", "Akij Food & Beverage" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Economy and business	2014	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Transcom Group	Parle Agro	distribution and bottling network coverage vs Indian beverage company	Transcom Group	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcom_Group		Parle Agro	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parle_Agro		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024214	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0547	The country’s oldest university, often in headlines over admissions, convocation, and campus politics, is which one?	[ "University of Dhaka", "University of Delhi", "Jadavpur University", "University of Calcutta" ]	University of Dhaka	[ "University of Delhi", "Jadavpur University", "University of Calcutta" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Education	2023	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	University of Dhaka	University of Delhi	major national university in recurring education news	University of Dhaka	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Dhaka		University of Delhi	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Delhi		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024222	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0548	The women’s university frequently mentioned in public university admission news is which institution?	[ "Eden Mohila College", "Lady Shri Ram College", "Begum Rokeya University", "Asian University for Women" ]	Eden Mohila College	[ "Lady Shri Ram College", "Begum Rokeya University", "Asian University for Women" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Education	2022	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Eden Mohila College	Lady Shri Ram College	women-focused higher education institution in news	Eden Mohila College	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eden_Mohila_College		Lady Shri Ram College	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Shri_Ram_College		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024223	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0549	The large private university frequently in national rankings and policy news is which one?	[ "BRAC University", "Amity University", "Manipal University", "Symbiosis International University" ]	BRAC University	[ "Amity University", "Manipal University", "Symbiosis International University" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Education	2024	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	BRAC University	Amity University	private university rankings and governance stories	BRAC University	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BRAC_University		Amity University	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amity_University		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024234	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0550	A ministry order says district officials must ensure secure delivery of question papers for school-level public exams. Which office is most likely named in local reports?	[ "Deputy Commissioner", "District Collector", "Divisional Commissioner", "Sub-Divisional Magistrate" ]	Deputy Commissioner	[ "District Collector", "Divisional Commissioner", "Sub-Divisional Magistrate" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Education	2010	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Deputy Commissioner	District Collector	district administration role in exam logistics	Deputy Commissioner	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deputy_Commissioner		District Collector	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/District_Collector		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024258	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0551	Which university is often identified in reports by the landmark Aparajeyo Bangla?	[ "University of Dhaka", "University of Calcutta", "Jahangirnagar University", "Jagannath University" ]	University of Dhaka	[ "University of Calcutta", "Jahangirnagar University", "Jagannath University" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Education	2014	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	University of Dhaka	University of Calcutta	campus landmark named in protest coverage	University of Dhaka	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Dhaka		University of Calcutta	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Calcutta		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024284	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0552	Which newspaper title is associated with a strongly pro-liberation editorial stance and prominent opinion pages?	[ "Janakantha", "The Telegraph", "Bhorer Kagoj", "Sangbad" ]	Janakantha	[ "The Telegraph", "Bhorer Kagoj", "Sangbad" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Media and culture	2011	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Janakantha	The Telegraph	editorial reputation of Bengali daily	Janakantha	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janakantha		The Telegraph	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Telegraph		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024309	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0553	Which literary honor is one of the most prestigious state-backed awards for writers and cultural figures?	[ "Ekushey Padak", "Sahitya Akademi Award", "Bangla Academy Literary Award", "Independence Award" ]	Ekushey Padak	[ "Sahitya Akademi Award", "Bangla Academy Literary Award", "Independence Award" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Media and culture	2019	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Ekushey Padak	Sahitya Akademi Award	news on annual literary and cultural state honors	Ekushey Padak	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ekushey_Padak		Sahitya Akademi Award	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sahitya_Akademi_Award		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024363	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0554	Which song is treated as the national anthem at major cultural and state ceremonies?	[ "Amar Sonar Bangla", "Jana Gana Mana", "Ekla Cholo Re", "Sare Jahan Se Achha" ]	Amar Sonar Bangla	[ "Jana Gana Mana", "Ekla Cholo Re", "Sare Jahan Se Achha" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Media and culture	2017	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Amar Sonar Bangla	Jana Gana Mana	anthem references in ceremony and school event coverage	Amar Sonar Bangla	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amar_Sonar_Bangla		Jana Gana Mana	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jana_Gana_Mana		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024370	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0555	Which poet is most directly linked to the national anthem and frequently invoked in mainstream cultural reporting?	[ "Rabindranath Tagore", "Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay", "Kazi Nazrul Islam", "Jibanananda Das" ]	Rabindranath Tagore	[ "Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay", "Kazi Nazrul Islam", "Jibanananda Das" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Media and culture	2019	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Rabindranath Tagore	Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay	news linking anthem authorship to cultural commemorations	Rabindranath Tagore	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabindranath_Tagore		Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bankim_Chandra_Chattopadhyay		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024371	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0556	The highest civilian award for contributions to arts, literature and culture is called what?	[ "Ekushey Padak", "Padma Shri", "Sahitya Akademi Award", "National Film Award" ]	Ekushey Padak	[ "Padma Shri", "Sahitya Akademi Award", "National Film Award" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Media and culture	2024	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Ekushey Padak	Padma Shri	award announcements for cultural figures	Ekushey Padak	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ekushey_Padak		Padma Shri	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Padma_Shri		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024393	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0557	The traditional white sari with red border is especially associated in headlines with which celebration?	[ "Pohela Boishakh", "Durga Puja", "Karva Chauth", "Onam" ]	Pohela Boishakh	[ "Durga Puja", "Karva Chauth", "Onam" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Media and culture	2023	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Pohela Boishakh	Durga Puja	lifestyle coverage of festive dress traditions	Pohela Boishakh	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pohela_Boishakh		Durga Puja	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durga_Puja		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024401	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0558	Which player has been a central all-round star in national cricket headlines for more than a decade?	[ "Shakib Al Hasan", "Ravindra Jadeja", "Mehidy Hasan Miraz", "Hardik Pandya" ]	Shakib Al Hasan	[ "Ravindra Jadeja", "Mehidy Hasan Miraz", "Hardik Pandya" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Sports	2023	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Shakib Al Hasan	Ravindra Jadeja	long-running all-rounder coverage in national team news	Shakib Al Hasan	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shakib_Al_Hasan		Ravindra Jadeja	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravindra_Jadeja		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024498	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0559	Which chess grandmaster is the most internationally recognized from the country in recent news?	[ "Niaz Murshed", "Viswanathan Anand", "Ziaur Rahman", "R Praggnanandhaa" ]	Niaz Murshed	[ "Viswanathan Anand", "Ziaur Rahman", "R Praggnanandhaa" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Sports	2022	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Niaz Murshed	Viswanathan Anand	grandmaster milestone and federation coverage	Niaz Murshed	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niaz_Murshed		Viswanathan Anand	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viswanathan_Anand		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024515	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0560	Which female cricketer is especially associated with batting records and longevity in national women’s cricket news?	[ "Fargana Hoque", "Smriti Mandhana", "Nigar Sultana Joty", "Jemimah Rodrigues" ]	Fargana Hoque	[ "Smriti Mandhana", "Nigar Sultana Joty", "Jemimah Rodrigues" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Sports	2024	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Fargana Hoque	Smriti Mandhana	women's ODI batting milestone coverage	Fargana Hoque	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fargana_Hoque		Smriti Mandhana	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smriti_Mandhana		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024521	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0561	Government notices announced special office timings during the fasting month. Which ministry typically issues circulars for civil servants?	[ "Ministry of Public Administration", "Ministry of Home Affairs", "Cabinet Secretariat", "Election Commission" ]	Ministry of Public Administration	[ "Ministry of Home Affairs", "Cabinet Secretariat", "Election Commission" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Public life and holidays	2010	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Ministry of Public Administration	Ministry of Home Affairs	Department named in office-hours circulars during Ramadan/Ramzan	Ministry of Public Administration	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Public_Administration		Ministry of Home Affairs	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Home_Affairs		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024589	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0562	A report on public administration said a new official had joined the district as DC. In local news, what does DC usually mean?	[ "Deputy Commissioner", "District Collector", "Divisional Commissioner", "Development Coordinator" ]	Deputy Commissioner	[ "District Collector", "Divisional Commissioner", "Development Coordinator" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Public life and holidays	2018	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Deputy Commissioner	District Collector	District chief administrator title in each country	Deputy Commissioner	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deputy_Commissioner		District Collector	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/District_Collector		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024607	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0563	A transport story said a new overpass would ease traffic in the capital. Which city was being discussed?	[ "Dhaka", "New Delhi", "Kolkata", "Chennai" ]	Dhaka	[ "New Delhi", "Kolkata", "Chennai" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Public life and holidays	2017	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Dhaka	New Delhi	Capital city in routine civic infrastructure coverage	Dhaka	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka		New Delhi	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Delhi		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024609	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0564	News about holiday traffic management mentioned a surge of people leaving the capital for home ahead of a festival. What is the capital?	[ "Dhaka", "New Delhi", "Kolkata", "Chattogram" ]	Dhaka	[ "New Delhi", "Kolkata", "Chattogram" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Public life and holidays	2022	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Dhaka	New Delhi	festival exodus stories naming the capital city	Dhaka	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka		New Delhi	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Delhi		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024619	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0565	Coverage of the national day for children centered on the birthday of which leader?	[ "Sheikh Mujibur Rahman", "Jawaharlal Nehru", "A.P.J. Abdul Kalam", "Kazi Nazrul Islam" ]	Sheikh Mujibur Rahman	[ "Jawaharlal Nehru", "A.P.J. Abdul Kalam", "Kazi Nazrul Islam" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Public life and holidays	2021	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Sheikh Mujibur Rahman	Jawaharlal Nehru	National Children's Day coverage and birthday linkage	Sheikh Mujibur Rahman	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheikh_Mujibur_Rahman		Jawaharlal Nehru	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jawaharlal_Nehru		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024621	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0566	The prime minister's televised holiday greeting was broadcast from which official residence?	[ "Ganabhaban", "7, Race Course Road", "Bangabhaban", "Jamuna State Guest House" ]	Ganabhaban	[ "7, Race Course Road", "Bangabhaban", "Jamuna State Guest House" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Public life and holidays	2010	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Ganabhaban	7, Race Course Road	official residence cited in holiday greeting reports	Ganabhaban	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganabhaban		7, Race Course Road	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7,_Race_Course_Road		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024630	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0567	A report says the national parliament complex is located in which city?	[ "Dhaka", "New Delhi", "Chattogram", "Kolkata" ]	Dhaka	[ "New Delhi", "Chattogram", "Kolkata" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Geography and infrastructure	2011	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Dhaka	New Delhi	location of national parliament complex in each country	Dhaka	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka		New Delhi	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Delhi		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024666	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0568	News about the supreme court refers to hearings taking place in which city?	[ "Dhaka", "New Delhi", "Rajshahi", "Mumbai" ]	Dhaka	[ "New Delhi", "Rajshahi", "Mumbai" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Geography and infrastructure	2012	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Dhaka	New Delhi	seat of the Supreme Court in both countries	Dhaka	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka		New Delhi	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Delhi		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024667	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0569	The central bank headquarters mentioned in the article is in which city?	[ "Dhaka", "Mumbai", "Khulna", "Chennai" ]	Dhaka	[ "Mumbai", "Khulna", "Chennai" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Geography and infrastructure	2010	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Dhaka	Mumbai	headquarters city of Bangladesh Bank vs Reserve Bank of India	Dhaka	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka		Mumbai	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mumbai		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024668	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0570	A story on the election commission says its main offices are based in which city?	[ "Dhaka", "New Delhi", "Sylhet", "Lucknow" ]	Dhaka	[ "New Delhi", "Sylhet", "Lucknow" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Geography and infrastructure	2013	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Dhaka	New Delhi	location of national election commission headquarters	Dhaka	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka		New Delhi	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Delhi		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024669	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0571	The weather bureau issued a cyclone warning from offices in which city?	[ "Dhaka", "New Delhi", "Rangpur", "Pune" ]	Dhaka	[ "New Delhi", "Rangpur", "Pune" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Geography and infrastructure	2013	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Dhaka	New Delhi	headquarters of national meteorological department	Dhaka	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka		New Delhi	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Delhi		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024671	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0572	A planning commission meeting was held in the administrative capital. Which city was it?	[ "Dhaka", "New Delhi", "Mymensingh", "Bengaluru" ]	Dhaka	[ "New Delhi", "Mymensingh", "Bengaluru" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Geography and infrastructure	2012	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Dhaka	New Delhi	seat of national planning commission/government secretariat	Dhaka	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka		New Delhi	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Delhi		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024672	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0573	The roads and highways authority announced a flyover project from its headquarters in which city?	[ "Dhaka", "New Delhi", "Cumilla", "Hyderabad" ]	Dhaka	[ "New Delhi", "Cumilla", "Hyderabad" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Geography and infrastructure	2011	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Dhaka	New Delhi	headquarters of national roads/highways authority	Dhaka	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka		New Delhi	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Delhi		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024673	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0574	A civil aviation regulator approved airport upgrades from offices in which city?	[ "Dhaka", "New Delhi", "Jessore", "Ahmedabad" ]	Dhaka	[ "New Delhi", "Jessore", "Ahmedabad" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Geography and infrastructure	2010	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Dhaka	New Delhi	headquarters of civil aviation authority	Dhaka	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka		New Delhi	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Delhi		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024674	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0575	The inland water transport authority discussed dredging plans from which city?	[ "Dhaka", "Noida", "Narayanganj", "Kochi" ]	Dhaka	[ "Noida", "Narayanganj", "Kochi" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Geography and infrastructure	2012	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Dhaka	Noida	headquarters of inland waterways authority in each country	Dhaka	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka		Noida	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noida		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024675	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0576	A railway board briefing on network expansion came from which city?	[ "Dhaka", "New Delhi", "Ishwardi", "Jaipur" ]	Dhaka	[ "New Delhi", "Ishwardi", "Jaipur" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Geography and infrastructure	2013	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Dhaka	New Delhi	headquarters city of national railway administration	Dhaka	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka		New Delhi	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Delhi		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024676	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0577	The national museum announced a new exhibition in which city?	[ "Dhaka", "New Delhi", "Bogura", "Bhopal" ]	Dhaka	[ "New Delhi", "Bogura", "Bhopal" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Geography and infrastructure	2011	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Dhaka	New Delhi	location of the National Museum in each country	Dhaka	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka		New Delhi	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Delhi		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024677	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0578	A report on archives digitization says the national archives are based in which city?	[ "Dhaka", "New Delhi", "Pabna", "Nagpur" ]	Dhaka	[ "New Delhi", "Pabna", "Nagpur" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Geography and infrastructure	2010	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Dhaka	New Delhi	seat of national archives institution	Dhaka	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka		New Delhi	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Delhi		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024678	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0579	The national library launched a preservation program in which city?	[ "Dhaka", "Kolkata", "Dinajpur", "New Delhi" ]	Dhaka	[ "Kolkata", "Dinajpur", "New Delhi" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Geography and infrastructure	2012	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Dhaka	Kolkata	location of National Library of Bangladesh vs National Library of India	Dhaka	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka		Kolkata	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolkata		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024679	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0580	A census release from the statistics bureau came out in which city?	[ "Dhaka", "New Delhi", "Gazipur", "Surat" ]	Dhaka	[ "New Delhi", "Gazipur", "Surat" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Geography and infrastructure	2011	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Dhaka	New Delhi	headquarters of national statistics office	Dhaka	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka		New Delhi	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Delhi		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024680	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0581	The telecommunications regulator held a spectrum hearing in which city?	[ "Dhaka", "New Delhi", "Rajbari", "Pune" ]	Dhaka	[ "New Delhi", "Rajbari", "Pune" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Geography and infrastructure	2013	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Dhaka	New Delhi	headquarters of telecom regulatory commission/authority	Dhaka	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka		New Delhi	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Delhi		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024681	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0582	The power development board announced grid works from which city?	[ "Dhaka", "New Delhi", "Sirajganj", "Vadodara" ]	Dhaka	[ "New Delhi", "Sirajganj", "Vadodara" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Geography and infrastructure	2010	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Dhaka	New Delhi	headquarters of national power board/ministry body	Dhaka	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka		New Delhi	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Delhi		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024682	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0583	A water development authority press conference on embankments was held in which city?	[ "Dhaka", "New Delhi", "Faridpur", "Indore" ]	Dhaka	[ "New Delhi", "Faridpur", "Indore" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Geography and infrastructure	2012	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Dhaka	New Delhi	headquarters of national water resources development body	Dhaka	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka		New Delhi	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Delhi		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024683	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0584	The national university admissions notice said the main campus administration is in which city?	[ "Gazipur", "New Delhi", "Dhaka", "Pune" ]	Gazipur	[ "New Delhi", "Dhaka", "Pune" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Geography and infrastructure	2013	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Gazipur	New Delhi	location of National University headquarters vs national-level university administration in India	Gazipur	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gazipur		New Delhi	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Delhi		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024684	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0585	A report on ship movements says the main seaport authority is based in which city?	[ "Chattogram", "Mumbai", "Mongla", "Visakhapatnam" ]	Chattogram	[ "Mumbai", "Mongla", "Visakhapatnam" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Geography and infrastructure	2011	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Chattogram	Mumbai	principal seaport authority location in each country	Chattogram	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chattogram		Mumbai	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mumbai		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024685	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0586	The tea board announced export measures from its headquarters in which city?	[ "Chattogram", "Kolkata", "Sylhet", "Guwahati" ]	Chattogram	[ "Kolkata", "Sylhet", "Guwahati" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Geography and infrastructure	2012	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Chattogram	Kolkata	headquarters of national tea board	Chattogram	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chattogram		Kolkata	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolkata		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024686	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0587	A report on jute policy says the national jute research institute is located in which city?	[ "Dhaka", "Kolkata", "Khulna", "Kanpur" ]	Dhaka	[ "Kolkata", "Khulna", "Kanpur" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Geography and infrastructure	2010	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Dhaka	Kolkata	location of national jute research institution	Dhaka	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka		Kolkata	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolkata		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024687	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0588	The article says the national botanical garden is in which city?	[ "Dhaka", "Howrah", "Rangamati", "Mysuru" ]	Dhaka	[ "Howrah", "Rangamati", "Mysuru" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Geography and infrastructure	2011	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Dhaka	Howrah	city of the principal national botanical garden	Dhaka	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka		Howrah	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howrah		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024688	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0589	A zoo modernization plan concerns the national zoo in which city?	[ "Dhaka", "Delhi", "Rajshahi", "Kanpur" ]	Dhaka	[ "Delhi", "Rajshahi", "Kanpur" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Geography and infrastructure	2013	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Dhaka	Delhi	location of the national zoo in each country	Dhaka	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka		Delhi	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delhi		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024689	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0590	A report on monument security refers to the national memorial located near which city?	[ "Savar", "New Delhi", "Comilla", "Amritsar" ]	Savar	[ "New Delhi", "Comilla", "Amritsar" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Geography and infrastructure	2012	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Savar	New Delhi	site of national memorial vs national war memorial area	Savar	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savar		New Delhi	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Delhi		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024690	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0591	Which city is the main hub of the country's first metro rail project launched in the 2010s?	[ "Dhaka", "Delhi", "Chattogram", "Bengaluru" ]	Dhaka	[ "Delhi", "Chattogram", "Bengaluru" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Geography and infrastructure	2016	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Dhaka	Delhi	first metro rail project city in national reporting	Dhaka	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka		Delhi	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delhi		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024700	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0592	Which airport serves the northeastern city known for tea and expatriate travel links?	[ "Osmani International Airport", "Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport", "Shah Makhdum Airport", "Bagdogra Airport" ]	Osmani International Airport	[ "Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport", "Shah Makhdum Airport", "Bagdogra Airport" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Geography and infrastructure	2015	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Osmani International Airport	Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport	northeastern international airport in regional news	Osmani International Airport	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osmani_International_Airport		Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lokpriya_Gopinath_Bordoloi_International_Airport		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024702	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0593	Which city is home to the country's principal seaport often linked to road and rail congestion stories?	[ "Chattogram", "Mumbai", "Mongla", "Visakhapatnam" ]	Chattogram	[ "Mumbai", "Mongla", "Visakhapatnam" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Geography and infrastructure	2014	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Chattogram	Mumbai	main seaport city in logistics reporting	Chattogram	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chattogram		Mumbai	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mumbai		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024708	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0594	Which city hosts the country's second seaport that gained attention for improved road connectivity?	[ "Mongla", "Kandla", "Payra", "Paradip" ]	Mongla	[ "Kandla", "Payra", "Paradip" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Geography and infrastructure	2016	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Mongla	Kandla	secondary seaport and access road stories	Mongla	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mongla		Kandla	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kandla		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024709	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0595	Which airport in the northwest is commonly cited in domestic route and runway upgrade stories?	[ "Shah Makhdum Airport", "Jay Prakash Narayan Airport", "Saidpur Airport", "Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport" ]	Shah Makhdum Airport	[ "Jay Prakash Narayan Airport", "Saidpur Airport", "Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Geography and infrastructure	2015	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Shah Makhdum Airport	Jay Prakash Narayan Airport	northwestern airport upgrade coverage	Shah Makhdum Airport	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shah_Makhdum_Airport		Jay Prakash Narayan Airport	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Prakash_Narayan_Airport		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024715	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0596	Which transport hub is the main international gateway serving the capital?	[ "Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport", "Indira Gandhi International Airport", "Shah Amanat International Airport", "Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport" ]	Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport	[ "Indira Gandhi International Airport", "Shah Amanat International Airport", "Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Geography and infrastructure	2018	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport	Indira Gandhi International Airport	reports on the main international airport in the capital	Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazrat_Shahjalal_International_Airport		Indira Gandhi International Airport	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indira_Gandhi_International_Airport		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024719	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0597	Which airport in the northeast was frequently mentioned in expansion plans and runway upgrades?	[ "Osmani International Airport", "Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport", "Cox's Bazar Airport", "Bir Tikendrajit International Airport" ]	Osmani International Airport	[ "Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport", "Cox's Bazar Airport", "Bir Tikendrajit International Airport" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Geography and infrastructure	2018	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Osmani International Airport	Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport	regional airport expansion news in the northeast	Osmani International Airport	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osmani_International_Airport		Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lokpriya_Gopinath_Bordoloi_International_Airport		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024727	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0598	The country's first metro system serves which capital city?	[ "Dhaka", "New Delhi", "Bengaluru", "Kolkata" ]	Dhaka	[ "New Delhi", "Bengaluru", "Kolkata" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Geography and infrastructure	2022	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Dhaka	Kolkata	articles on first metro system by country and city	Dhaka	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka		Kolkata	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolkata		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024747	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0599	The international airport serving the capital and frequently in expansion news is named after whom?	[ "Shahjalal", "Indira Gandhi", "Subhas Chandra Bose", "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj" ]	Shahjalal	[ "Indira Gandhi", "Subhas Chandra Bose", "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Geography and infrastructure	2024	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Shahjalal	Indira Gandhi	airport terminal expansion reports in the capital cities	Shahjalal	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shahjalal		Indira Gandhi	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indira_Gandhi		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024749	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true
localnewsqa_ambig_semantic_gold_0600	Which major port city is an important commercial hub on this country's southern coast?	[ "Chattogram", "Chennai", "Sylhet", "Hyderabad" ]	Chattogram	[ "Chennai", "Sylhet", "Hyderabad" ]	Bangladesh	Asia	Geography and infrastructure	2014	true	LocalNewsQA-Ambiguous-Semantic-Gold-1700	ambiguous	LocalNewsQA-Core	Bangladesh	India	Chattogram	Chennai	Which major port city is an important commercial hub on this country's southern coast?	Chattogram	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chattogram		Chennai	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chennai		pass	localnewsqa_ambig_0024769	localnewsqa_gold_20260516	true	true

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LocalNewsQA

LocalNewsQA is an English-news benchmark for localized knowledge disambiguation. This release contains the final gold split used in the ARR May 2026 submission experiments.

Release

Version: localnewsqa_gold_20260516
Total rows: 18,700
Explicit rows: 17,000 (1,000 per country)
Ambiguous rows: 1,700 (100 per country)
Countries: 17
Topic labels: 16, grouped into the 8 topic families used in the paper

The explicit split names the locale in the question. The ambiguous split omits the locale from the question and includes target/contrast metadata with different supported answers. Rows include cached evidence titles/URLs/excerpts when available and split-specific validation status fields.

Columns

Core fields: id, question, options, correct_answer, distractors, country, continent, topic, year, split_type, ambiguity_flag.

Locale fields: target_country, contrast_country, target_answer, contrast_answer.

Evidence fields: evidence_hint, target_evidence_title, target_evidence_url, target_evidence_excerpt, contrast_evidence_title, contrast_evidence_url, contrast_evidence_excerpt, target_evidence_cached, contrast_evidence_cached.

Validation fields: relation_support_status, curation_status, source_row_id, release_version.

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Pretraining Data: English NOW corpus (english-corpora.org/now). Paper: arxiv.org/abs/2601.15236. Code: github.com/iamshnoo/metadata_localization • 92 items • Updated Apr 11