Morning Brief

DMP launches special drive to nab pickpockets, muggers

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has launched a special drive to nab pickpockets and muggers to ensure smooth movement of people during the month of Ramadan. 

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Dhaka Tribune

How Rajuk has turned into a hub of corruption

Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (Rajuk) is one of the most important government institutions in Bangladesh, working alongside the Dhaka City Corporation authorities to ensure planned development for millions of people living in the megacity.

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Dhaka City Aerial View Mehedi Hasan/Dhaka Tribune

Probe into Biman Hajj lease deal with Heston Airways yet to begin

An official investigation into alleged irregularities regarding the proposed lease of two A330s from Lithuania-based Heston Airlines by Biman Bangladesh Airlines is yet to start even though almost one year has elapsing since the deal collapsed due to public uproar.

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File Photo of Muslims are at Dhaka airport for their pilgrimage to Makkah, Saudi Arabia Mahmud Hossain Opu/Dhaka Tribune

Biden says not seeking conflict with Iran after deadly strikes

President Joe Biden said Friday that the United States is not seeking conflict with Tehran, after Washington carried out strikes on Iran-linked groups in Syria in retaliation for a deadly drone attack.

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US President Joe Biden speaks during a joint news conference with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, March 24, 2023 Reuters

Russia presses along Ukraine front after reports of Bakhmut slowdown

Russian forces attacked northern and southern stretches of the front in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region on Friday, even as Kyiv said Moscow's assault was flagging near the city of Bakhmut.

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Anti-aircraft unit serviceman of the 10th Mountain Assault Brigade, call sign "Chub", 34, prepares to pose for a portrait with a portable anti-aircraft missile system, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near Soledar north of Bakhmut, Ukraine March 23, 2023 Reuters

US imposes fresh sanctions on Myanmar, targets jet fuel suppliers

The United States on Friday announced further sanctions against Myanmar, targeting the supply of jet fuel to Myanmar's military following air strikes in civilian populated areas, the US Treasury Department said.

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File photo: Smokes and fires from Thantlang, in Chin State, where over 160 buildings have been destroyed caused by shelling from Junta military troops AFP