Evening Brief

Shahriar: Security of diplomats in Bangladesh much better than in many other countries

State Minister forForeign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam has said the government and law enforcement agencies are ensuring the security of foreign diplomats stationed in Dhaka in a much better and more efficient way compared to many other countries.

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Titanic shipwreck captured in first full digital scan

The first full-sized 3D scan of the Titanic shipwreck published on Wednesday may reveal more details about the ocean liner's fateful journey across the Atlantic more than a century ago.

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The current condition of the wreck, unmasked by 3D scans, shows large sections that have collapsed (Twitter)

Imran Khan fears re-arrest

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan who faces corruption charges told DW on Thursday there is an "unprecedented crackdown taking place" in Pakistan.

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Policemen escort Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan (C) as he arrives at the High Court in Islamabad on May 12, 2023 AFP

Siddikbazar Rose Mariners market declared risky

Rose Mariners, a six-storey market-cum-residential building located in Dhaka's Siddikbazar, has been declared hazardous in terms of fire safety.

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Bangla Tribune

Metro Rail to operate from 8am to 8pm starting May 31

The Dhaka Metro Rail will run for 12 hours from 8am to 8pm six days a week from May 31.

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Dhaka Tribune

Indictment hearing in Khaleda Zia's fake birthday case on June 8

A Dhaka court on Thursday set June 8 for holding hearings on charge framing in two cases, one for observing a fake birthday on National Mourning Day and another for stigmatizing the War of Liberation, lodged against BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.

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File photo of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia Syed Zakir Hossain/Dhaka Tribune