Morning Brief

Mocha intensifies into severe cyclonic storm

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) in a special bulletin on Tuesday evening said the cyclonic storm Mocha over the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas has moved northwards and intensified into a severe cyclonic storm over the same area.

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This photo shows a satellite view of the Bay of Bengal on Thursday, May 11, 2023 Cyclocane

Pakistan top court says arrest of ex-PM Imran Khan illegal, orders his release

The Supreme Court in Islamabad ruled on Thursday that the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan was illegal.

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File Photo: Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan gestures as he speaks with Reuters during an interview, in Lahore, Pakistan, March 17, 2023 Reuters

Dhaka, Delhi satisfied with bilateral cooperation

Bangladesh and India have expressed satisfaction at the level of bilateral cooperation in various fields.

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SSC exam postponement decision after reviewing cyclone situation

The government is yet to take decision on postponement of the ongoing Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations due to approaching cyclonic storm Mocha as decision will be taken immediately as per situation.

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16 makeshift cattle markets to be set up in Dhaka for Eid-ul-Azha

Sixteen makeshift cattle markets are set to be established across the two city corporations in Dhaka ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, one of the two major festivals of Muslims.

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File photo: Traders wait with their cows at the Gabtoli cattle market ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, August 20, 2018 Mehedi Hasan/Dhaka Tribune

St Martin's Island residents evacuating in fear of Cyclone Mocha

Residents of St Martin's Island in Teknaf, Cox's Bazar, are leaving the island due to the imminent threat of Cyclone Mocha in the Bay of Bengal. 

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Lawyers appeal to make wearing black coats optional in summer

A group of 20 lawyers from all over Bangladesh have placed a request to Bangladesh Bar Council to make wearing black coats optional during summer.

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Karwan Bazar traders bar DNCC officials from evicting risky shops

The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) officials came under fire from traders when the city corporation officials went to conduct an operation to seal the hazardous warehouse market building in Dhaka's Karwan Bazar.

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Govt opens control rooms for Cyclone Mocha

The Ministry of Water Resources has opened a control room to tackle the impending Cyclone Mocha and has issued directives to field-level officers.

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This photo shows a satellite view of the Bay of Bengal on Thursday Zoom Earth