Morning Brief

Zelensky demands firmer defence of Ukraine grains export corridor

The world must respond firmly to any Russian attempts to disrupt Ukraine's grain export corridor, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, as more ships were loading despite Moscow suspending its participation in a UN-brokered deal.

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File photo: The Joint Coordination Centre officials board Sierra Leone-flagged cargo ship Razoni, carrying Ukrainian grain, for an inspection in the Black Sea off Kilyos, near Istanbul on August 3, 2022 Reuters

Momen to Ted Kennedy, Jr: Your father was Bangladesh's voice abroad

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has said that the late US Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy was Bangladesh's voice abroad during the Liberation War, even as the then-administration in Washington was supporting the Pakistani military government to perpetrate a genocide in the then East Pakistan.

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UNB

North Korea missile lands off South Korean coast for first time

A North Korean ballistic missile landed less than 60 kilometres off South Korea's coast on Wednesday, the first time an apparent test had landed near the South's waters, leading to air raid warnings, officials said.

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People watch a TV broadcasting a news report on North Korea firing three ballistic missiles into the sea, in Seoul, South Korea, November 2, 2022 Reuters

Netanyahu in lead after Israel vote

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu inched towards reclaiming power Wednesday after projected election results showed a majority government was within reach for the veteran right-winger, though the outlook could shift as ballots are counted.

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Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands next to his wife Sara as they cast their ballots on the day of Israel's general election in a polling station in Jerusalem November 1, 2022 Reuters

Govt to open 100 bridges on November 7

The government will inaugurate 100 new bridges on November 7 with the aim of boosting the country's road network, especially in the hill tracts and haor areas.

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Dhaka Tribune

UN, ADB to support Bangladesh's fight against climate change

The United Nations and Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide all necessary assistance to Bangladesh to combat climate change, including the implementation of Bangladesh's National Adaptation Plan (NAP).

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A farmer irrigates his floating bed, at his farm in Pirojpur district, Bangladesh, August 16, 2022 Reuters

Strong fiscal policy is the key to taming inflation in Bangladesh

The most serious economic problem now facing Bangladesh is high levels of inflation. 

The impact of inflation is different from one person to another depending on their income level, stability of employment, family size etc.

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Mahmud Hossain Opu/Dhaka Tribune