Evening Brief

UN leprosy expert to visit Bangladesh

The UN Special Rapporteur on discrimination against persons affected by leprosy and their family members, Alice Cruz, will pay an official visit to Bangladesh from February 7 to 15.

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Bangladeshi firms see huge response in Texworld USA

Bangladeshi companies witnessed huge response from buyers in the three-day trade show, Texworld USA: Apparel Sourcing USA 2023,held from January 31 to February 2 at the Javits Center in New York.

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Adani row rocks India's parliament amid contagion fears

Both houses of India's parliament were adjourned on Friday amid chaotic scenes as some lawmakers demanded an inquiry following the meltdown of shares in billionaire Gautam Adani's group companies, which some fear could spark wider financial turmoil.

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File photo: A general view of the Indian parliament building is pictured during the winter session in New Delhi on November 29, 2021 AFP

Land grabber, now ward councillor, becomes unstoppable

It is not surprising how a land grabber has been grabbing government lands, razing hills, and filling the Kalirchhara Canal at the heart of Chittagong city for the last eight years. Rather, the question is how he has become a ward councillor and continued his plot business while facing two cases and fines by the Department of Environment (DoE).

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Info minister warns of actions against spreading confusion over textbooks

Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud on Friday said if anyone is found involved in spreading rumors and confusion over textbooks, actions will be taken against him or her.

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Nipah virus spreads to 28 districts of Bangladesh

The government on Friday gave directives to the relevant authorities to keep the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Dedicated Covid-19 Hospital ready in the wake of the spread of the Nipah virus in 28 districts of the country.

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Messi appreciates fan support from Bangladesh

Argentina captain Lionel Messi, one of the greatest players of all time, admitted that he has seen and got to hear about the Bangladeshi football fans' passionate support for the Albiceleste, and expressed gratitude in a recent interview with Diario Ole.

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