Evening Brief

President Shahabuddin: Ensure proper spending of public money

President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Sunday underlined the need for ensuring that public money is spent properly.

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IMF: Bangladesh's economy to overtake China, India

The country may overtake Asia's two giant economies -- India and China -- in the next FY24 in economic growth, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicted in its latest evaluation report.

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IMF pinpoints economic challenges for Bangladesh

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Sunday highlighted the biggest economic challenges for Bangladesh while asserting that the country is “one of the fastest growing economies in the Asia-Pacific region.”

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Verdict on arms case against Arav Khan Tuesday

A Dhaka court on Sunday set Tuesday as the day to announce the verdict in the Arms Act case against Dubai's famous gold trader Arav Khan alias Robiul Islam Apon.

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Justice elusive as appeals in Ahsanullah Master murder case pending for 7 years

The family members of Ahsanullah Master, a prominent Gazipur politician and Awami League MP who was shot and killed on May 7, 2004, are still awaiting justice as the hearings of appeals related to the murder case remain pending with the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court even after seven years.

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BM depot blast: School teacher father still crying for son

Even after 11 months of the BM Container Depot explosion, school teacher father Faridul Alam often burst into tears holding his son Mubinul Haque' picture who died in the blast last year. 

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President Shahabuddin, PM Hasina urge all to raise awareness on Thalassemia

President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon all to create awareness to prevent Thalassemia.

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President Mohammed Shahabuddin , left and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Dhaka Tribune

Bangladesh envoy: PM Hasina takes country to a unique height in world

Bangladesh Ambassador to the USA Muhammad Imran has said following the Father of the Nation's pragmatic and time-befitting policies and guidelines, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has taken Bangladesh to a unique height in the world by transforming the country into a role model of development.

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Garment federations demand cancelling bail of Rana Plaza owner

The Sommilito Garments Sramik Federation (SGSF) and Bangladesh Federation of Workers Solidarity (BFWS) have demanded exemplary punishment for all the accused in the case, including cancelling bail to Rana Plaza owner Sohail Rana.

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Army: 23,000 flee violence in northeast India

Some 23,000 people have fled ethnic violence in northeast India that has reportedly killed at least 54, the army said Sunday, although there was no new "major violence" overnight.

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Smoke billows from a vehicle allegedly burned by the Meitei community tribals protesting to demand inclusion under the Scheduled Tribe category in Imphal on May 4, 2023 AFP

Lexus CT200h is the hottest of all hot hatchbacks

If you're looking for a fuel-efficient vehicle but can't live with the doorstop styling of the Toyota Prius, the CT200h could be the answer. The CT200h, which uses the same hybrid-powertrain technology as the Prius, provides outstanding fuel economy (16 km/l) and a more elegant and spacious cabin. 

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