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AL men still have illegal firearms in hands: Rizvi

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Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed on Monday said Awami League (AL) leaders and workers still have illegal firearms in their hands.“Media reports revealed that the law enforcement agencies couldn’t yet recover the 1,888 arms, licenses of those have already been cancelled. These arms are still being used against ...

Buddhists to celebrate Madhu Purnima Tuesday

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The Buddhist community will celebrate one of their major religious festivals 'Madhu Purnima' in Dhaka as elsewhere in the country Tuesday with solemn devotion and traditional enthusiasm.The Buddhists in Bangladesh, especially in the region of Dhaka, Chattogram and three hill districts will celebrate the day as Honey Full Moon Festival or Honey-offering Festival on the ...

60 bodies found after Israeli operation in Gaza City

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Around 60 bodies were found under the rubble of a Gaza City neighbourhood, officials in the Hamas-run territory said Thursday, after Israel's military declared an end to its operation there.The upsurge in fighting, bombardment and displacement in the eastern district of Shujaiya came as talks were held in mediator Qatar towards a truce and hostage ...

Wanindu Hasaranga steps down as Sri Lanka T20I captain

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Sri Lanka's T20 captain Wanindu Hasaranga resigned Thursday ahead of India's white ball tour of the island later this month, the cricket board said.The 26-year-old all-rounder quit following Sri Lanka's early exit from the T20 World Cup in June, reports AFP.Sri Lanka Cricket said Hasaranga decided to give up the captaincy and remain in the ...

France's Letexier to referee Euro 2024 final

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Frenchman Francois Letexier will referee Sunday's European Championship final between Spain and England in Berlin, UEFA said Thursday.Letexier, 35, has refereed 65 UEFA matches since 2017, including three Euro 2024 group stage matches between Spain and Georgia, Denmark and Serbia and Croatia and Albania, reports Reuters.He was also the fourth official at this year's Champions ...

66 passengers missing after two buses swept by landslide in Nepal

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As many as 66 people are believed to be missing in Nepal after two passengers buses were swept by a landslide off the highway and into a swollen river on Friday, official said.Rescuers were trying to locate the bus and and help with rescue the passengers but the continuous rain was making rescue efforts difficult, ...

Quota protesters to hold rallies on campuses Friday

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Anti-quota protesters have announced that they will bring out protest processions and hold rallies on campuses across the country on Friday, in response to Thursday's police action on students in several locations outside Dhaka.They will hold protest marches and rallies at all educational institutions across the country at 4pm on Friday. Nahid Islam, a spokesman ...

Turkey's Erdogan warns against NATO-Russia conflict

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Thursday against conflict between NATO and Russia, telling an alliance summit aimed at bolstering Ukraine that diplomacy must also be an option.The summit in Washington produced announcements including F-16 transfers to Ukraine and a US plan to deploy long-range missiles in Germany, with Russia warning of a response to ...

Biden and Trump suit up for first televised clash of 2024

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Marathon rehearsals, informal consultations, campaign rallies: Joe Biden and Donald Trump are each preparing in their own unique way for their televised debate next Thursday, the first in the 2024 race for the White House between the bitter rivals.With a week to go, the Democratic president was set to head to Camp David, a mountainside ...

PM greets Ramaphosa on his re-election as South African President

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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has greeted Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa on his re-election as the President of the Republic of South Africa.In a letter wrote to Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, the Prime Minister said that "Your victory in the recent parliamentary elections is a testament to the trust and confidence that the South African people have placed ...