Morning Brief

Fakhrul: Journalism now most challenging profession

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said journalism is now the most challenging profession as the nation has been passing through a critical time.

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BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir speaks at a condolence meeting at the Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Photo: Facebook/BNP Media Cell

Japan shows interest in maintaining Bangladesh’s new airport terminal

Japan has shown interest in the "operation and maintenance" of the new terminal at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

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A view of the much-awaited third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Photo: Mahmud Hossain Opu/Dhaka Tribune

PM Hasina: Bangladesh will venture to moon one day

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said Bangladesh will go to the moon as well.

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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina carries out a soft opening of Terminal 3 of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Photo: PID

Gaza under heavy bombardment after Hamas attack

Palestinian movement group Hamas launched a large-scale surprise attack against Israel on Saturday, firing thousands of rockets from Gaza and sending ground units to kill or abduct people as Israel retaliated with air strikes.

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Smoke and flames billow after Israeli forces struck a high-rise tower in Gaza City, October 7, 2023 Photo: Reuters

Children Rights Week 2023: Kids rejoice at Shishu Academy

As part of the ongoing celebrations for World Children's Day and Children's Rights Week 2023, the Bangladesh Shishu Academy is hosting a series of events.

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Children recite poetry as a group presentation at the Bangladesh Shishu Academy on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Photo: Dhaka Tribune

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake kills 15 in western Afghanistan

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit western Afghanistan on Saturday killing 15 and injuring dozens more, officials said, predicting the toll could rise after reports of landslides and victims trapped under collapsed buildings.

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People gather on the streets in Herat as a magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit western Afghanistan on October 7, 2023