Morning Brief

Kim Jong Un says North Korea's goal is for world's strongest nuclear force

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country's ultimate goal is to possess the world's most powerful nuclear force, as he promoted dozens of military officers involved in the recent launch of North Korea's largest ballistic missile, state media reported on Sunday.

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North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un addresses the Supreme People's Assembly, North Korea's parliament, which passed a law officially enshrining its nuclear weapons policies, in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 8, 2022 Reuters

Mbappe brace as France become first team into last 16 after win over Denmark

Kylian Mbappe stole the show with a brace as world champions France became the first team to qualify for the last 16 of the Qatar World Cup after their 2-1 win over Denmark in Doha Saturday.

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France's Kylian Mbappe controls the ball against Denmark during their Group D match at Stadium 974 in Doha Saturday AFP

South tube of Bangabandhu tunnel now complete

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Satruday announced the completion of the south tube of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel, with the grand opening of the tunnel set to be held early next year.

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Messi inspires Argentina to crucial victory over Mexico

Lionel Messi reignited Argentina's World Cup challenge with a superb goal in a 2-0 win over Mexico Saturday.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates breaking the deadlock against Mexico during their Group C match in Lusail, north of Doha Saturday AFP

BASIC Bank scam: ACC seeks information from Malaysia

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has requested Malaysia to provide evidence regarding the embezzlement of thousands of crores of taka by BASIC Bank.

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Industries minister says sugar shortage artificial, blames traders' hoarding

Sugar shortage in the country is artificial and was caused by some traders allegedly hoarding supply to rake in profits, Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun said on Saturday.

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File Photo of Sugar Rajib Dhar/Dhaka Tribune