Evening Brief

Per capita income rises to $2,824

Bangladesh's per capita income increased to $2,824 in FY22. 

In a year, the average annual income rose by $233 from $2,591 in the previous fiscal, according to the annual report on the activities of the ministries and divisions in FY22. 

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Garments workers Reuters

Chhatra League, Jubo Mohila League councils to be rescheduled

The councils of Chhatra League and Jubo Mohila League will be rescheduled at the instruction of Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

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Dengue claims 8 more lives

Eight dengue patients died while 692 were admitted to different hospitals across Bangladesh during the 24 hours till 8am on Tuesday.

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File photo of a dengue ward in hospital Mehedi Hasan/Dhaka Tribune

UN: Both Russia, Ukraine tortured prisoners of war

Prisoners held by both sides in Russia's war in Ukraine have been subjected to torture, including with beatings, electric shocks, and humiliating treatment while naked, UN investigators said on Tuesday.

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Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) pose for a picture after a swap, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in an unknown location, Ukraine November 11, 2022 Reuters

NBR wants source tax from Nora Fatehi's visit expenses

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has requested the home, cultural affairs and other agencies to ensure source tax from payment of honorarium and other expenses for Bollywood artist Nora Fatehi.

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Why is Qatar a controversial location for the FIFA World Cup?

The decision to award Qatar hosting rights for the 2022 World Cup has been marred by controversy, including allegations of corruption and human rights violations, since it was first announced 12 years ago.

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