Morning Brief

State minister: Power tariff hiked by 5% to adjust subsidy

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid said that considering the global situation, the price of electricity has been increased by 5% to adjust the subsidy.

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File photo for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Nasrul Hamid Dhaka Tribune

Special counsel to probe Biden's handling of classified documents

President Joe Biden's own administration named a special counsel to probe the improper storage of classified documents at his home and a former office on Thursday, an echo of a wider-ranging inquiry directed at his main political rival, Donald Trump.

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Ukraine says its forces hold out against Russia in battle for Soledar

Ukraine said its troops were holding out against pro-Moscow forces in the eastern salt mining town of Soledar as more than 500 civilians including children were trapped there.

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File photo: Ukrainian army, of the 43rd Heavy Artillery Brigade, fires a German howitzer Panzerhaubitze 2000, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, near Soledar, Ukraine, January 11, 2023 Reuters

Matia Chowdhury becomes deputy leader of parliament

Ruling Awami League's presidium member and former minister Matia Chowdhury has been selected as the deputy leader of the national parliament. 

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President Hamid gives consent to national entry test for universities

President Abdul Hamid on Thursday gave his consent to arrange national admission test instead of ongoing multiple admission tests to enrol new students in both public and private universities to ease the sufferings of students and their guardians. 

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US envoy Haas praises Bangladesh's development, eyes stronger future partnership

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas on Thursday said Bangladesh's economic development over the last fifty years has been remarkable, and the United States has been a proud partner in that transformation.

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File Photo: US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas UNB