Evening Brief

New Chhatra League leaders to call on Sheikh Hasina at Ganabhaban

The newly appointed president and general secretary of the central and Dhaka University units of Chhatra League, the student wing of the Awami League, are set to call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official residence, Ganabhaban.

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Bangla Tribune

Murad seeks forgiveness from PM Hasina, hopes to return to Awami League politics

Former state minister for information and broadcasting and lawmaker Dr Murad Hassan has sought forgiveness from Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, hoping to make a return to party politics.

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FILE PHOTO: Murad Hassan has been in the eye of a social media storm for his untoward remarks on former prime minister Khaleda Zia's granddaughter followed by scandalous audio leaks that went viral Facebook/Md. Murad Hassan

Reports: Covid-19 variant linked to surge in China first reported in India in July

The BF.7 sub-lineage of the Omicron variant of Covid-19, which is said to be driving the recent spike in cases in China was first identified in India in July, The Hindu reported on Wednesday.

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File photo: People wearing protective masks walk on a platform at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station, amidst the spread of Covid-19, in Mumbai on November 29, 2021 Reuters

CEC: No new dialogue possible with BNP or any other party

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal on Thursday said that there is no opportunity for a new dialogue with BNP or any other political party regarding next parliamentary elections expected to be held in January, 2024.

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UNB

A long tradition of World Cup craze in Bangladesh

Passion for the beautiful game in Bangladesh comes to the fore during the Fifa World Cup, but the much-talked about fan craze that shows up every four years is not a wonder anymore.

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A fan of Argentina enjoys World Cup action at the Dhaka University premises on a giant screen

Apparel export to the EU rises by 43.21% in Jan-Sep of 2022

The export of apparel items to the European Union (EU) — the largest destination of the country's RMG shipment — experienced an encouraging growth of 43.21% to $17.55 billion in the first nine months (January-September) of this year, according to the latest import statistics.

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Mahmud Hossain Opu/Dhaka Tribune

Awami League asks party men to follow traffic guidelines during national council

The ruling Awami League (AL) has urged its leaders and workers to follow traffic guidelines of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) to keep vehicular movement smooth in the city on the occasion of the party's 22nd national council to be held on Saturday.

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File photo of Awami League Headquarters at Bangabandhu Avenue in Dhaka Syed Zakir Hossain/Dhaka Tribune