Morning Brief

Turkey earthquake rescuers find miracle survivors but frustration grows

Rescuers in Turkey pulled several people alive from collapsed buildings on Monday, a week after the country's worst earthquake in modern history, but hopes of many more survivors were fading and criticism of the authorities grew.

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Children stand amid rubble, in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake, in Pazarcik, Turkey February 9, 2023 Reuters

New Zealand declares state emergency as cyclone Gabrielle wreaks havoc

New Zealand declared a national state of emergency for only the third time in its history on Tuesday as Cyclone Gabrielle caused widespread flooding, landslides and huge ocean swells, forcing evacuations and stranding people on rooftops.

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People fill up sandbags at a public collection point in preparation for the arrival of Cyclone Gabrielle in Auckland, New Zealand, February 12, 2023 Reuters

Dipu Moni: New curriculum brings change in way of learning

Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni on Monday said that learning method has changed in the new curriculum, moving away from memorizing.

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EC issues notification declaring Shahabuddin as president

The Election Commission (EC) has issued a notification announcing Awami League (AL) nominee Md Shahabuddin as the president of Bangladesh.

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Shahabuddin Chuppu Facebook/Md Shahabuddin Chuppu

Traders for import duty reduction on sugar to stabilize Ramadan prices

Traders on Sunday requested the government to cut duties on sugar import to keep its prices within the purchasing capacity of consumers amid the month of Ramadan.

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File Photo of Sugar Rajib Dhar/Dhaka Tribune

How Falgun and Valentine's Day collide to create the most colourful day

Falgun, the first month of the festive Spring season and the eleventh month in the Bangali calendar, will be welcomed Tuesday and will also be celebrated on the same day as Valentine's Day, which has been a tradition in Bangladesh since 2020.

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