Evening Brief

Why are Bangladeshi students facing long visa delays for US?

The saga of US visa delays continues to mount pressure on a good number of prospective Bangladeshi students, many of whom are expected to start classes from mid-August, but their visa appointment is yet to come through due to the backlogs at the embassy.

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30C project to modernize Sayedabad bus terminal

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has undertaken a Tk30 crore project to upgrade and modernize the Sayedabad bus terminal.

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Sayedabad Bus Terminal Dhaka Tribune

High Court: Corruption, irregularity can no longer continue

The High Court on Wednesday observed that every authority figure must be held accountable and that corruption and irregularities could not continue in an unchecked manner anymore.

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File photo shows a general view of the Bangladesh Supreme Court building Mehedi Hasan/Dhaka Tribune

Faridpur transport owners stop movement of BRTC bus

Faridpur Bus Owners Association on Wednesday obstructed the movement of BRTC buses on the Boalmari-Dhaka route through the Padma Bridge, a day after the inauguration of the service, irking the residents of the district.

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File photo of BRTC bus Mehedi Hasan/ Dhaka Tribune

Britain plans for organized blackouts in January

Britain is making plans for organized blackouts for industry and households over winter when cold weather may coincide with gas shortages, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday.

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Study: Rainwater unsafe to drink due to chemicals

Rainwater everywhere on the planet is unsafe to drink due to levels of toxic chemicals known as PFAS that exceed the latest guidelines, according to a new study by Stockholm University scientists.

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People exit a metro station during a monsoon rain shower in New Delhi on August 4, 2022 AFP