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Very severe heat wave has gripped parts of Bangladesh, with maximum temperatures ranging from 40 degrees Celsius to over 42 degrees Celsius in some areas. “Very severe heat wave is sweeping Pabna, Jashore and Chuadanga districts and severe heat wave is sweeping Dhaka and parts of Khulna divisions and Rajshahi district,” said a bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department on Sunday (21 April). The country’s highest temperature was recorded at 42.2 degrees Celsius in Chuadanga on Sunday while Dhaka experienced the highest 38.2 degrees Celsius temperature(the temperature recorded till 3 pm), meteorologist Shahinul Islam told the media.

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The Kazi Habibul Awal-led Election Commission (EC) is facing a challenge regarding voter turnout in the four-phase Upazila elections. In the 12th national election, nearly 60 percent of voters were absent, raising questions both domestically and internationally about the participatory and competitive nature of the elections. Even before the upcoming election, concerns have emerged regarding candidate security at the polling stations. One candidate has been kidnapped, and clashes have occurred in many places. Local election experts have expressed concerns that the risk of conflict is higher in local elections than in national ones.

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Biden and Xi Jinping, it is unclear whether momentum has been created for a substantial easing of bilateral tensions in the year ahead. Although the summit resulted in agreement on a number of tactical bilateral issues, the fundamental sources of friction and mistrust between the two sides were not substantially addressed. As a result, the relationship is not well protected against unforeseen events such as the Chinese spy balloon episode of February 2023, which derailed the supposed positive momentum of the previous summit between

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An Israeli airstrike on a house in Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah killed at least nine people, six of them children, hospital authorities said Saturday (20 April), as Israel pursued its nearly seven-month offensive in the besieged Palestinian territory. Israel`s war against the Islamic militant group Hamas has led to a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East, notably between Israel and Iran in recent weeks. Now attention returns to Rafah, where more than half of Gaza’s population of about 2.3 million people are sheltering, many displaced by fighting elsewhere

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The Palestinian presidency said Saturday the US House of Representatives` approval of billions of dollars in new military aid to Israel marked "an aggression against the Palestinian people". The money would "translate into thousands of Palestinian casualties in the Gaza Strip" and the West Bank, said Nabil Abu Rudeina, spokesman for Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas, calling it a "dangerous escalation".

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The Palestinian Red Crescent said Saturday (20 April) at least 14 people had been killed in an Israeli raid on Nur Shams refugee camp in the north of the occupied West Bank. The Israeli army said troops had killed 10 militants during the operation, which it said started on Thursday. AFP journalists saw bodies in the streets and houses hit by blasts as Israeli drones flew overhead and armoured vehicles moved through the camp.

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Iran and Israel appeared to step back from the brink of broader conflict as lawmakers in the United States approved new Israeli military aid on Saturday despite growing criticism of its ally`s war in Gaza. Iran downplayed Israel`s reported retaliation for its unprecedented drone and missile attack, tamping down fears that escalating attacks between the arch enemies could tip over into a broader war in the Middle East.

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Bernardo Silva fired Manchester City back into the FA Cup final as the Portugal midfielder`s late strike sealed the holders` 1-0 win against Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday. Pep Guardiola`s side were second best for long periods of the semi-final, but Chelsea wasted a string of chances before Silva delivered the knockout blow six minutes from full-time. Shaken by their Champions League quarter-final loss against Real Madrid on penalties in midweek, City took a while to shake off the gloom from the end of their treble bid.

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Allegations have surfaced regarding the unauthorized sale of 42 houses from the Prime Minister`s Ashrayan Project, an initiative aimed at providing shelter for the homeless and landless, in Thakurgaon Sadar. The project, which constructed 54 houses in the fourth phase near Kalitola Bazar in Jagannathpur Union under Ashrayan Project-2, has seen 12 of these houses allocated to landless individuals, while the remaining 42 have remained unoccupied.

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Residents of Raipur, Laksmipur, are grappling with severe heatwaves and frequent power disruptions, bringing daily life to a standstill. The scorching temperatures have halted normal activities, causing distress among the populace. The lack of airflow exacerbates the situation, leaving people feeling restless and uncomfortable. Workers face added challenges, with power outages compounding the difficulties of daily life. Raipur recorded a peak temperature of 38 degrees Celsius, intensifying the heatwave`s impact.

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The traditional artisans of handmade clay products in Gaibandha are facing challenges due to the pervasive influence of plastic products, impacting their livelihoods significantly. Trades like pottery, toy making, and other clay items are gradually diminishing, with artisans now primarily focusing on crafting curd pots to sustain their businesses. In the past, pottery flourished across the country, with bustling activity in Kumarbari and Palpara involving the production of diverse earthenware like pots, pans, jugs, glasses, and various toys.

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Farmers in Chatmohar, Pabna, are beaming with joy as they have achieved a good yield and price for wheat. They have already harvested wheat without any hindrance. This year, wheat farmers have earned almost ten thousand taka per bigha. According to Upazila Agriculture Office sources, this year the target of wheat cultivation in Chatmohar Upazila was on 3,550 hectares of land. Wheat was cultivated in 3,710 hectares of land, which is 240 hectares more than the target. The average yield per hectare was found to be about 3.84 metric tonnes. On that account, the

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Ziaul Faruq Apurba, one of the leading actors in the country`s television drama industry, once again captivated audiences with his stellar performances this Eid. Despite Apurba`s increasing focus on working for OTT platforms, he has managed to keep his long-time fans engaged with his TV dramas. Three of Apurba`s latest dramas have already been aired and released on YouTube. These dramas are `Shohore Premer Ghran` directed by Zakaria Soukhin, `Bhalobasar Koekta Din` directed by SR Mozumder, and `Moner Kolahol` directed by Rubel Hasan.

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The summer electricity demand projections made by Power Grid Company of Bangladesh (PGCB) and the power ministry differ greatly. PGCB said the highest demand was 13,700 MW on Tuesday, but the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources earlier projected the daily demand in summer would be 17,800 MW. Dhaka on Tuesday recorded the second highest temperature since 1960. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department recorded a temperature of 40.4 degrees Celsius in Dhaka at noon.

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At least 58 people going to a funeral died after their overloaded river boat capsized in the Central African Republic`s capital Bangui, the head of civil protection said on Saturday (20 April). "We were able to extract 58 lifeless bodies," Thomas Djimasse told Radio Guira. "We don`t know the total number of people who are underwater. According to witnesses and videos on social media, the wooden boat was carrying more than 300 people -- some standing and others perched on wooden structures -- when it sank on the Mpoko river on Friday

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Two individuals succumbed to heatstroke in Chuadanga and Pabna districts respectively on Saturday, adding to the toll of casualties as the country grapples with a prolonged heatwave. The deceased were identified as Jakir Hossain, 33, son of Amir Hossain of Thakurpur village under Damurhuda upazila of Chuadanga and Sukumar Das, 60, a resident of Shalgaria Jakir Moar in Pabna district town.

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Bangladesh is experiencing the highest heatwave in its history. This heatwave is longer than any other recorded in the past. Consequently, public life has been disrupted across the country, including the capital city Dhaka. As a result, people are suffering from various diseases, including heat stroke. Meanwhile, two people died in Pabna and Chuadanga on Saturday. Meteorologists and environmentalists have said that the country’s environment has been affected by both natural and man-made causes at various times. On one

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The highest temperature was recorded in Jashore at 42.6 degrees Celsius on Saturday (20 April), which is also a season`s high for the country. The BMD issued a warning that the heat wave condition will remain unchanged for the five days commencing 9 am on Saturday (20 April). Severe heat wave is sweeping Khulna division and Rajshahi, Pabna and Tangail districts. A mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping the Barishal division, the rest of Dhaka and Rajshahi divisions and Chandpur and Moulvibazar districts and it may continue.

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