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The heatwave in Bangladesh and other South Asian countries became 45 times more likely due to climate change, says a new report. According to a recent finding by the World Weather Attribution (WWA), if the global temperature rises from the current 1.2 degrees Celsius to 2 degrees Celsius, the recurrence of extreme heat incidents is more probable. These findings are part of the WWA`s report on heatwaves in Asia, which quantifies the effect of human-caused warming on extreme temperatures.

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In the proposed Annual Development Programme (ADP) the government has approved a Tk2.65 lakh crore for the upcoming fiscal year 2024-25, with most priority once again being given to transport infrastructure projects. The ADP was approved on Thursday (16 May) at the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Planning Minister Major General (retd) Abdus Salam confirmed this marks an 8.16% increase compared to the ADP of FY24.

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A trade negotiating team of Japan will visit Dhaka from May 19-23 for the first round of Bangladesh-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) negotiations. Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud expressed hope that an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) would be concluded to get Japanese financial concessions by 2026 when Bangladesh will graduate from LDC status. He thanked Japan for sending the trade negotiating team for the negotiations on the proposed EPA.

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A special mango train on Chapainawabganj-Dhaka route will be launched from June 10. The decision was taken at a meeting at the DC office on Thursday (16 May) with deputy commissioner AKM Galiv Khan in the chair. Like the previous year, the local administration of Chapainawabganj district has not fixed any schedule for mango harvesting and marketing. Mango can be harvested only when mango matures, otherwise stern action will be taken against those involved in harvesting immature mango, said the DC while speaking at the meeting.

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The Russia-China relationship has overcome challenges of the changing international environment and become a benchmark of cooperation between major powers, Chinese President Xi Jinping told a meeting with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on Thursday (16 May) in Beijing. "This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Russia. Over the past three-quarters of a century, the Russia-China relationship has hardened under difficult conditions, withstood the challenge of the changing international environment, and today represents a benchmark of relations between major powers and neighboring countries, characterized by mutual respect, trust, friendship and mutual benefit," Xi said.

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Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury said the contribution of women in tackling climate risks is very important. Women are the pillars of resilience, being 14 times more affected than men. Recognizing their role in disaster response, he stressed proper assessment of community vulnerability and updating the National Adaptation Plan to prioritize women and children`s health.

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MIT professor Sherry Turkle once insightfully remarked, "Technology is seductive when what it offers meets our human vulnerabilities. And as it turns out, we are very vulnerable indeed." In today`s world, where the proliferation of digital devices and platforms has transformed how we communicate, work, and live, this statement resonates more deeply than ever. However, the constant connectivity offered by these

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Israel`s military said Thursday five soldiers had been killed in fighting in the northern Gaza Strip, more than seven months into its war against Hamas militants. The soldiers were killed "in battle" on Wednesday, the army said in a statement, without elaborating on the cause of their deaths, taking to 278 the number of Israeli troops killed in the Gaza military campaign since the start of the ground offensive on October 27.

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Arab leaders are gathering Thursday (15 May) in Bahrain for a summit dominated by the Israel-Hamas war which has been raging in the Gaza Strip without a ceasefire in sight. Heads of state and government began touching down on Wednesday in Manama, capital of the Gulf nation, where the flags of the Arab League`s 22 members were flying. It is the first time the bloc has come together since an extraordinary summit in Riyadh, capital of neighbouring Saudi Arabia, in November that also involved leaders from the 57-member Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, based in the Saudi city of Jeddah.

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India captain Sunil Chhetri said Thursday he will retire from international football aged 39, ending a record-breaking career for his country spanning two decades. The attacker has hit 94 goals in 150 appearances for India, behind only Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in the list of active international goal-scorers. He is also India`s most-capped player. In a video message on social media platform X, Chhetri said the 2026 World Cup qualifier against Kuwait in Kolkata on June 6 will be his last international outing.

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In the Meghna coastal district of Laksmipur, authorities have approved the felling of 15,242 trees along a regional road, sparking environmental concerns as the country grapples with unprecedented heat waves. The trees have already been numbered for the auction process, and felling will commence once the process concludes. This decision stands in stark contrast to the government`s campaign to

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“You may not be aware of this, but you are about to enter a parallel universe called the Cannes Vortex.” Camille Cottin was already on stage at the Grand Théâtre Lumière when lights went on for this 77th edition of the Festival de Cannes. Driven by the energy of the Worakls Orchestra, the French actress placed the twelve days of the Festival under the signs of emotion, commitment and, of course, love of cinema.

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Banks have struggled to attract deposits despite raising interest rates due to persistently high inflation for more than a year and various incidents that have eroded customer confidence. Consequently, the trend of holding cash outside banks has increased. Those concerned say inflation remains prevalent, and most people are struggling to meet daily expenses. This has reduced their propensity to save compared to before. Moreover, the recent situation surrounding bank mergers has created a lack of confidence among the public, leading many to withdraw their deposits.

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The pride of the government is the success of the power sector, which now has multifaced problems because of the import-based master plan and the delay in the exploration of domestic resources. The peak demand during the heatwave has tasted the strength of the sector as the countrymen, especially villagers, have experienced six to eight hours of load-shedding despite having 15,000 MW capacity.

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Residents of Rajshahi, Rangpur, and Dhaka, Khulna, and Barishal divisions should prepare for the ongoing heatwave to persist for the next 48 hours, starting at 6:00 pm on Wednesday (15 May), according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department’s (BMD) fresh heatwave alert. This weather phenomenon is likely to cause unpleasant conditions for residents due to higher moisture levels in the affected areas, it added.

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Slovakia`s Prime Minister Robert Fico was battling life-threatening wounds Wednesday after officials said he was shot multiple times in an assassination attempt condemned by European leaders. Dramatic footage from the scene in central Slovakia shows security agents grabbing a wounded Fico from the ground and hustling him into a black car that speeds away as police handcuff a person on the pavement.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin says his regime is prepared to negotiate over the conflict in Ukraine in an interview with Chinese media on the eve of visit to partner Beijing that has backed Moscow in its full-scale invasion of its neighbor. “We are open to a dialogue on Ukraine, but such negotiations must take into account the interests of all countries involved in the conflict, including ours,” Putin was quoted as saying by the official Xinhua News Agency on Wednesday (15 May).

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The semiconductor sector can be a $10 billion industry by 2041, State Minister for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak said on Wednesday (15 May). "Semiconductor manufacturing industry has a great potential to be a billion-dollar sector in Bangladesh. Here in Bangladesh there are a few design houses and they are doing well but in chip fabrication, assembly, testing and packaging we still lag behind. Proper policy support and required incentives can create a $10 billion semiconductor industry by the year 2041," he said.

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