Morning Brief

9 arrested over Uttara crane accident

A total of nine people have been arrested over the deaths of five victims who were crushed in their car when a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) girder fell on it in the capital's Uttara area on Monday.

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UN rights chief hails economic development of Bangladesh

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet has applauded Bangladesh’s success in economic sector saying that the country is making significant development in recent years.

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United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet delivers a speech at a press conference in a Hotel, Dhaka. August 17, 2022 Mahmud Hossain Opu/Dhaka Tribune

Quader: UN cannot investigate Bangladesh's internal issues

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said that the United Nations has no jurisdiction to investigate any internal issue of Bangladesh.

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File photo of Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader Focus Bangla

Israel, Turkey to restore full diplomatic ties

Israel and Turkey announced the resumption of full diplomatic ties on Wednesday, following years of strained relations between the Mediterranean nations.

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog, left, and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan shaking hands after a joint press conference in Ankara on March 9, 2022 AFP

Hridoy Mondal acquitted of charges over hurting religious sentiments

Munshiganj teacher Hridoy Chandra Mandal has been acquitted by the court from the case filed for defaming religion.

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Teacher Hriday Mondal Collected

Gold price drops again

Gold prices dipped in the local market once again. In a press release issued on Wednesday, Bangladesh Jewellers Samity (Bajus) informed that the prices of gold were reduced by Tk2,278 per bhori.

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