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Massive Bangladesh Railway overhaul schemes in the offing

The government has taken a massive move to upgrade the country's railway network as the sector is considered as the safest, comfortable, affordable and environment-friendly means for transporting passengers and goods. 

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Russia says it will supervise Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant after annexation

Russia plans to supervise operations of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant after formally annexing the wider Zaporizhzhia region in southern Ukraine this week, the state-owned RIA news agency reported on Wednesday, citing a Foreign Ministry official.

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A view shows the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in the course of Ukraine-Russia conflict outside the Russian-controlled city of Enerhodar in Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine on August 22, 2022 Reuters

Minister: Action will be taken if Myanmar continues agitation

Planning Minister MA Mannan on Wednesday said Bangladesh will be forced to take prompt action if Myanmar continues its agitation along the border.

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Three scientists win 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

A trio of chemists from the United States and Denmark who laid the foundation for a more functional form of chemistry where molecules are snapped together on Wednesday won the Nobel Chemistry Prize.

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UN chief saddened by death of three Bangladeshi peacekeepers

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has expressed deep shock at the death of three peacekeepers from Bangladesh following the detonation of an explosive ordnance against a convoy of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic.

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres AFP

EU lawmakers pass single charger law for all mobile devices

The European Parliament approved a law on Tuesday that will require companies to ensure that every smartphone, tablet and camera has the same charger.

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This photograph taken in Paris, on October 4, 2022, shows a USB-C cable, which will become the standardized charger for all electronic devices sold in the European Union (EU) AFP

Quader: Talking about non-communal Bangladesh does not suit BNP leaders

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said talking about non-communal Bangladesh does not suit the leaders of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).

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Restriction imposed on selling rice in name of 'Miniket'

Cabinet Secretary Khandaker Anwarul Islam on Wednesday said no rice can be sold in the name of 'Miniket Rice' in the country.

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Bangladesh reports 2 Covid deaths, 549 cases

Bangladesh reported two more deaths from coronavirus with 549 fresh cases in 24 hours till Wednesday morning.

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After getting bail, 4 accused demand action against Rahima's family

The administration must take legal action against Rahima Begum and her family members for playing with people's emotions and credibility of the law enforcement agencies, said several locals after getting bail in the much-talked abduction drama case.  

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Tourists rejoice as road communication with Sajek becomes normal after 10 hours

Much to the delight of tourists, traffic movement to and from Sajek valley has returned to normal after remaining suspended for 10 hours due to a landslide on the Baghaihat-Khagrachhari road in Baghaichari upazila of Rangamati.

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University student, his aide held for robbery in Dhaka

Police have arrested two members of “Genjam Party” including a private university student in the capital.  

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