Morning Brief

Natural disasters: Illness, medical expense highest in Sunamganj

Bangladesh ranks ninth on the list of countries at high risk due to climate change as extreme weather conditions like heavy rains, cyclones and river erosion increase every year.

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The northern region of Sunamganj is grappling with a devastating flood that has swept away livestock, crops and human lives Dhaka Tribune

Russian missiles kill 11 in Ukraine

A blistering wave of Russian strikes targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure killed 11 people on Thursday, a day after Germany and the United States pledged heavy tanks for Kyiv.

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Local residents remove debris from a house of their neighbour damaged by a Russian military strike in Hlevakha on January 26, 2023 REUTERS

Bangla Academy invitation cards for book fair with ministry monogram draws criticism

The Bangla Academy has for the first time printed invitation cards for the inauguration program of Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2023 with the monogram of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, which has been met with some criticism.

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Indian Visa Application Facilitation Centre opens at JFP

The Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) at Jamuna Future Park (JFP) in Dhaka inaugurated a Visa Application Facilitation Centre (VAFC) on Thursday on the 74th Republic Day of India.

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PM Hasina: Govt preparing to hold free, fair election

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said her government is taking all kinds of preparations to hold the next general election in a free and fair manner.

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The outgoing Swiss ambassador, Nathalie Chuard, (R) meets with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the latter's parliament office in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Thursday, January 26, 2023 PID

Another RMG factory gets Leed-certified, first of 2023

Bangladesh further cemented its position as the industry leader in safe and environmentally friendly readymade garment (RMG) manufacturing units with the approval of a new factory unit for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (Leed) by the US Green Building Council (USGBC).

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President Hamid asks DCs to be vigilant against graft, power abuse

President M Abdul Hamid on Thursday asked the deputy commissioners (DCs) to remain watchful to prevent abuse of power while discharging their respective duties as the district co-coordinator and supervisor of the multi-faceted activities of the government.

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