Morning Brief

Why is Bangladesh roasting?

The searing heatwave in Bangladesh over the past two weeks has led to some surreal sights being witnessed across the country. Some people were seen using the sunlight alone to fry eggs on their balconies, while others struggled to cross roads that had literally melted under the heat.

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‘A good netizen is also a good citizen'

With the rise in internet accessibility nowadays, more and more people are falling prey to false news and misinformation. Asif Ahmed Tonmoy, Joint Director (Program and Innovations) at Dnet, shares his views with Dhaka Tribune's Probir Kumar Sarker about the importance of promoting the rules of conduct for respectful and appropriate communication on the internet.

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Report: PM Hasina's Ashrayan project enabling Bangladesh's inclusive growth

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Ashrayan Project under which homes are built for homeless and displaced people in Bangladesh, has played a key role in achieving the goals of poverty eradication, hunger eradication, gender equality and women's empowerment, among others, India's leading English-language magazine India Today writes.

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Air fares rising as holidays draw nearer

Holidaymakers who waited till the last minute to book flights are now regretting their decision as airfares have risen sharply to cope with soaring demand for tickets ahead of the five-day Eid-ul-Fitr vacation.

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