Evening Brief

PM Hasina: Bangladesh-India fuel pipeline will ensure energy security

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said the Bangladesh-India Friendship Pipeline will play a pivotal role in ensuring fuel security in Bangladesh while many countries across the globe are facing a serious fuel crisis due to the Russia-Ukraine war.

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File Photo of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Focus Bangla

Mahiya Mahi secures bail in 2 cases

A Gazipur court on Saturday granted bail to actor Mahiya Mahi – only a few hours after sending her to jail – in two cases.

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Dhallywood actor Mahiya Mahi being taken to the GMP headquarters Dhaka Tribune

GMP: Mahi has no right to make such comment about police department

Gazipur Metropolitan Police (GMP) Commissioner Molla Nazrul Islam said that Mahia Mahi has made false allegations on Facebook Live about the police department, GMP over land related issues. 

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Shakib becomes second Bangladeshi to cross 7,000 ODI runs

Ace all-rounder Shakib al Hasan has become the second Bangladesh batsman to reach the 7,000 ODI runs milestone during the three-match series against Ireland at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium Saturday.

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Bangladesh's Shakib al Hasan plays a shot against Ireland during Saturday's first one-day international in Sylhet AFP

Imran Khan: Committee to lead party if I am arrested

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan has formed a committee to lead his party if he is arrested, he told Reuters hours before an appearance before a court that had issued arrest warrants for him.

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Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan gestures as he speaks with Reuters during an interview, in Lahore, Pakistan, March 17, 2023 Reuters

What happened at Credit Suisse and how did it reach crisis point

Credit Suisse Group AG Chief Financial Officer Dixit Joshi and his team will hold meetings over the weekend to assess strategic scenarios for the embattled Swiss bank as it enters a make-or-break weekend.

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A view shows a signage of Swiss bank Credit Suisse in front of an office building in Zurich, Switzerland March 16, 2023. Reuters

Police contact Interpol to bring Arav Khan back to Bangladesh

Bangladesh Police have sent a letter to Interpol to bring back Rabiul Islam Apon alias Arav Khan, who is a fugitive accused in a murder case of a police inspector. 

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Arav Khan Collected

Ex-IGP Benazir: Not familiar with Arav Khan

Former IGP Benazir Ahmed said he is not familiar with Rabiul Islam Apon alias Arav Khan, who is accused in a murder case of a police inspector. 

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File photo of Former IGP Benazir Ahmed addressing as the chief guest at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Crime Reporters Association of Bangladesh (CRAB) on Friday, January 8, 2021 Focus Bangla

Nipun: Not sure what Film Artistes' Association can do for Mahi

Film Artistes' Association General Secretary Nipun has said that the association can not do much over its member Dhallywood actor Mahiya Mahi's arrest on Saturday.

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Film Artistes' Association General Secretary, Nipun, left, Dhallywood actor Mahiya Mahi, right Collected

BNP leaders, activists gather at Naya Paltan as rally commences

The opposition BNP is holding rallies in cities across all divisions on Saturday to press home its 10-point demand, including holding the next general election under a non-partisan caretaker government.

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The BNP's party flag Dhaka Tribune