Morning Brief

Turkey rages at shoddy construction after earthquake-proof homes topple

Residents of a luxury housing complex in southern Turkey thought their apartments were 'earthquake-proof' until the structure toppled like a domino in last week's devastating earthquake, leaving hundreds feared dead.

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A cat stands on a destroyed street, in the aftermath of the deadly earthquake, in Antakya, Turkey, February 17, 2023 Reuters

To walk the talk

The use and generation of single-use plastics is one of the biggest threats to the environment at a global level.

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What is a mother to do?

Breastfeeding plays a vital role in the development and well-being of a child. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), "children should be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life to achieve optimal growth, development, and health". Despite its importance, many women around the world face challenges when it comes to breastfeeding, especially when they are employed in the industrial sector.

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Language movement: Story of the first Shaheed Minar at medical barracks

The demand for inclusion of Bangla as an official language of Pakistan first surfaced in 1947, but the resistance was suppressed by different means, including baton-charge on demonstrations and arrest of organizers and activists, till 1952.

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The central Shaheed Minar Mehedi Hassan/Dhaka Tribune

4 killed in storming of Karachi police station

At least four people were killed when a Pakistan Taliban suicide squad stormed a police compound Friday in the port city of Karachi, with a gun battle raging for hours as security forces went floor-to-floor through an office building in pursuit of the assailants.

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Police officers stand in the aftermath of an attack on a police station in Karachi, Pakistan, February 17, 2023 Reuters

Seeing the light

The light engineering sector of Bangladesh has immense potential, that much we've known for some time. However, by following in the footsteps of countries like China, Bangladesh can become a global powerhouse when it comes to the export of quality engineering and electronic products.

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