Evening Brief

CEC: EC will ensure level playing field in KCC polls

Level playing field will be ensured in the Khulna City Corporation (KCC) election slated for June 12, said Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal on Tuesday.

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Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal speaking at a view-exchange meeting over the KCC election at the auditorium of Khulna Shilpakala Academy Dhaka Tribune

Envoy: People in support of fair polls need not be concerned by new US visa policy

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas on Tuesday said people who support free and fair elections and work towards that end have nothing to fear regarding the new US visa policy. 

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File Photo:Peter Haas, US Ambassador to Bangladesh UNB

Imran Khan summoned over attacks on Pakistan army buildings 

Pakistan's Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan is summoned on Tuesday by the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to probe into the incidents of violence and arson at Jinnah House (Corps Commander residence) and Military Tower.

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File Photo: Policemen escort Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan (C) as he arrives at the High Court in Islamabad on May 12, 2023 AFP

Covid: Numbers keep rising as 114 more cases reported

Bangladesh reported 114 more Covid-19 cases in the 24 hours till Tuesday morning.

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Mohammedan end 14-year Federation Cup wait with dramatic win over Abahani

In a Federation Cup final for the ages, Mohammedan Sporting Club Limited prevailed against arch-rivals Abahani Limited 4-2 in the penalty shootout to end their long 14-year wait for the title of Bangladesh's premier cup competition.

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Abahani's Emeka in action during Tuesday's Federation Cup final against Mohammedan in Comilla

Leaflet distribution program in DSCC to raise dengue awareness

A comprehensive leaflet distribution program will take place on Wednesday across all 75 wards of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC).

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File photo of dengue patients at a hospital in Dhaka Mehedi Hasan/Dhaka Tribune