Morning brief

A smarter Bangladesh for all

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina announced the “Digital Bangladesh: Vision 2021” manifesto back on December 12th, 2008. Digital Bangladesh is already a reality rather than the pipe dream it once was, as our country celebrates harnessing its digital dreams during Digital Bangladesh Day on December 12 every year.

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BIGSTOCKDigital Bangladesh needs to connect with everyone

For all of the government's ambitions for a “smart Bangladesh” it appears we have some ways to go still.

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Awami League to remain on streets till JS polls

The ruling Awami League has announced plans to prevent any conspiracy and disorder by the BNP-Jamaat alliance by facing them on the streets until the next parliamentary election. 

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WHO urges China to share specific data regularly on Covid situation

The World Health Organization on Friday once again urged China's health officials to regularly share specific and real-time information on the Covid-19 situation in the country, as it continues to assess the latest surge in infections.

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A logo is pictured outside a building of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva, Switzerland, April 6, 2021 Reuters

After Putin-Xi call, US concerned by China's ties with Russia

The United States is concerned by China's alignment with Russia as Moscow continues its invasion of Ukraine, the US State Department said on Friday after Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a video meeting.

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Flags of US and China are seen in this illustration picture taken August 2, 2022 Reuters

11 screenings at DLF

Dhaka Lit Fest, the biggest Bangladeshi event on world literature and culture is all set to open on January 5. This is the first time in three years the festival is taking place at Bangla Academy premises. Aside from numerous discussion sessions, literary performances and other festivities, a handful of films, short-films, web shows and documentaries are going to be premiered at the 10th edition of Dhaka Lit Fest.

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10th Edition of Dhaka Lit Fest starts on January 5, 2023

Ronaldo signs for Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia

Cristiano Ronaldo on Friday signed for Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia, the club announced, in a deal believed to be worth more than 200 million euros.

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