Morning Brief

Bikers demand withdrawal of proposed motorcycle policy

Motorcyclists in Dhaka and Barisal on Friday organized protests calling for the withdrawal of the proposed Motorcycle Movement Policy 2023, as well as the resumption of motorcycle movement on the Padma Bridge.

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Dhaka Tribune

Death toll now 2 in Panchagarh clash over Qadiani program

Another young man who was injured in a clash over a Qadiani Salana Jalsa in Panchagarh on Friday has died.

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UNB

Earthquake caused direct damage of $5.1bn in Syria, says World Bank

A massive earthquake and aftershocks in February caused an estimated $5.1 billion in direct physical damage in Syria, said the World Bank on Friday.

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A White Helmet volunteer stands among rubble, in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake, in Harem, Idlib, Syria February 10, 2023 Reuters

Will motorcycles be allowed on Padma Bridge during Eid vacations?

The government has prohibited motorcycles from plying on Padma Bridge although the two-wheelers are free to ply on other bridges of the country.

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England outplay Tigers in all areas

Bangladesh's home record was on the line in the second one-day international against England as the last time they lost a home series in the 50-over format was back in 2016 against the same opposition.

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England's Jason Roy plays a shot against Bangladesh during Friday's second one-day international in Mirpur AFP

Biden, Scholz vow to punish Russia for war in Ukraine

US President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz vowed on Friday to keep imposing costs on Russia for its war in Ukraine, now in its second year, as an EU official said any arms provided by China to Russia would trigger sanctions.

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US President Joe Biden meets with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, US, March 3, 2023 Reuters