Morning Brief

How long will the dollar keep rising?

The bullish trend in the US dollar that began earlier this year has reached its highest peak in the history of Bangladesh's kerb market, or open market.

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An employee of the Korea Exchange Bank counts one hundred US dollar notes during a photo opportunity at the bank's headquarters in Seoul April 28, 2010 Reuters

Govt steps save no more than 1,500MW electricity a day

Although the government has introduced various initiatives to save energy across the nation, only 1,500MW of electricity is being saved every day.

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Momen: India has agreed to provide flood information in advance

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has said that India has agreed to share information on possible flooding and opening of dams, which will help Bangladesh prepare in advance to tackle any sudden crisis downstream.

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Photo shows a tube well in a flooded area in Brahmanbaria on Friday, June 24, 2022 Focus Bangla

Salman Rushdie still hospitalized as attack suspect pleads not guilty

Acclaimed author Salman Rushdie remained hospitalized on Saturday with serious injuries a day after he was repeatedly stabbed at a public appearance in New York state, while police sought to determine the motive behind an attack that drew international condemnation.

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FILE PHOTO: Author Salman Rushdie listens during an interview with Reuters in London on April 15, 2008 Reuters

India dismisses four employees in Kashmir for anti-national activities

Indian administered Kashmir on Saturday sacked four government employees, citing their involvement in activities "prejudicial to the interests of the security of the state".

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This picture taken on May 5, 2022, shows a CCTV camera installed outside a shop at a market in Srinagar AFP

Bangladesh wants constructive dialogue as UN rights chief arrives Sunday

Bangladesh will welcome UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet Sunday morning and looks forward to having a constructive dialogue with her for the promotion and protection of human rights.

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File Photo: United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet delivers a speech at the opening of a session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on February 28, 2022 AFP