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A court here on Thursday (23 may) set July 4 for submitting probe report in a case lodged over the murder of Awami League lawmaker of Jenaidah-4 Anwarul Azim Anar. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Mahbubul Haque passed the order, accepting first information report (FIR) in the case. Victim’s daughter Mumtarin Ferdous Dorin filed the case on May 22 with capital’s Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Police Station.

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The alleged mastermind in the murder of MP Anwarul Azim Anar, Aktaruzzaman Shahin, had been plotting for three months to kill MP Anwarul Azim Anar, said Harun-or-Rashid, Dhaka Metropolitan Police Chief. He along with his accomplices had initially planned to kill MP Azim in his Gulshan or Bashundhara residences but later they chose Kolkata to kill MP Anar and fulfill their plan.

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The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Thursday (23 May) upheld the High Court order for accepting the nomination paper of Shahadat Hossain, younger brother of Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, in the upcoming Companiganj Upazila Parishad Election. A seven-member bench of the Appellate Division led by Senior Justice M Enayetur Rahim passed the order.

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Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Thursday (23 May) said that it will be revealed through investigation whether the deceased MP of Jhenaidah-4 constituency, Anwarul Azim Anar, was involved in any illegal activities. "I cannot say anything before the investigation is completed. There is no room for criminals in Awami League," he said while speaking at a meeting with the newly formed Youth and Sports Sub-committee members at the Dhaka district Awami League office in city`s Tejgaon.

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The Al Jazeera broadcaster reported that Israeli troops fired live rounds at its crew in the West Bank city of Jenin. The crew came under fire as one of the correspondents was preparing to go live, according to the report. On October 7, 2023, Palestinian movement Hamas launched a large-scale rocket attack against Israel and breached the border, attacking both civilian neighborhoods and military bases. Nearly 1,200 people in Israel were killed and some 240 others were abducted during the attack.

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The tech industry has been undergoing a monumental shift with the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. From powering virtual assistants to revolutionising data analysis, AI is increasingly becoming integral to how businesses operate in today`s digital landscape. Companies are leveraging AI capabilities to optimise processes, enhance customer experiences, and drive innovation at unprecedented levels. In the core of Silicon Valley, a colossal confrontation is taking place between two dominant entities in the realm of artificial intelligence: Google and OpenAI

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"Armed bandits" killed around 20 people in a village in Niger`s restive Tillaberi region bordering Mali earlier this week, public radio reported on Wednesday (22 May)."The Tillaberi region... was plunged into mourning following an attack perpetrated by armed bandits on Monday May 20, 2024, an attack that unfortunately caused the loss of around 20 people," La Voix du Sahel radio station said.

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A Kenyan climber has died close to Everest`s summit and his Nepali guide is missing, a tourism official said Thursday, taking this season`s toll on the world`s highest mountain to at least three. Joshua Cheruiyot Kirui, 40, and his Nepali guide Nawang Sherpa, 44, went out of contact Wednesday morning, and a search team was deployed on the 8,849-metre (29,032-foot) high mountain.

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Bayern Munich are close to completing a shock move for Burnley boss Vincent Kompany to replace Thomas Tuchel as coach, German and English media reported on Wednesday (22 May). According to German tabloid Bild and network Sky, along with English newspaper The Guardian, the Belgian has reached an agreement in principle with Bayern. As a result, the German club is now working on a compensation package for Burnley, where Kompany still has four years on his contract.

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Traffic congestion on one of Chattogram city`s busiest roads, spanning from Sholoshahar to Muradpur, has reached critical levels due to the mounting piles of garbage. Commuters are suffering due to these ongoing issues, with the Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) struggling to manage the situation effectively. Chattogram City Corporation has acknowledged the issue, pointing out the presence of dustbins in Sholoshahar Gate 2 and Muradpur. However, despite these provisions, garbage continues to be carelessly

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In Bogura, farmers are busily working the fields, hoping to bring home a bountiful harvest of golden rice. The bumper crop production not only brings joy to farmers, but also a sense of apprehension about potential natural disasters and labor shortages. This season, Eri-Boro rice has been planted on 187,110 hectares across 12 of the district`s 13 municipalities. The absence of disease and favorable weather have contributed to an optimistic outlook. Upazila Agriculture Officers have provided guidance and seasonal pesticides to ensure healthy growth and protect the crops

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A labourer was killed and seven others were injured after a pickup van overturned in Badratila area of Faitang Union under Lama Upazila of the district on Wednesday (22 May). The deceased was identified as Md Jahangir, 22, a resident of Chakria of Harbang Lalbridge area of the district. The accident occurred in the area when the driver of the pickup van, carrying 15 workers, lost control over the steering of the vehicle as he was climbing a hill and overturned on the road, leaving Jahangir dead on the spot and seven others critically injured, officer-in-charge of Faitang Police station Fari Md Mofiz said.

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Today, May 23, is the birthday of actor, lyricist, and playwright Rezaur Rahman Rizvi. On this occasion, he will be a guest on ATN Bangla`s regular daily programme ‘Chayer Chumuk’ at 7:30 am. Presented by Bhabna Ahmed, the program is directed by Shampa Mahmud and Mostak H Mashuk. Rizvi will speak about his recent works at the event. In a recent interview with The Daily Messenger, he recently shared about his work and ideas for the media.

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The annual passenger traffic at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport dipped to less than half in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic-induced travel restrictions, but then rebounded three times over the next three years, reaching 90 lakh in 2023. Officials predict the number will hit one crore this year and will double once the third terminal’s full-fledged operations start later in 2024.

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Bangladesh, once a top-listed outsourcing destination, has failed to secure a place among the top 25 countries for freelancing and online outsourcing, according to the latest `Best Countries for Hiring Freelancers 2024` list published by CEOWorld Magazine. Despite its proven track record in the sector, the South Asian nation currently ranks a disappointing 29th in the global ranking. However, just over four and a half years ago, in December 2019, a report by the Oxford Internet Institute stated that Bangladesh was the second-largest outsourcing

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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday (22 May) set a general election date for July 4, ending months of speculation but not doom-laden forecasts about the size of the government`s expected defeat. The poll will be the first time Sunak, 44, faces the public while in charge, after he was appointed leader of the largest party in parliament by Conservative MPs in October 2022.

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Every day, a significant number of people leave villages for various needs or to establish permanent residence elsewhere, with a substantial portion targeting Dhaka to try their luck. The capital city of around 20 million people has a population density of about 35,000 people per square kilometre. Daily, villagers flock to the city for reasons such as education, employment, medical treatment, and the hope of a better life. While the number of people migrating to the city had increased significantly in recent years, it suddenly stopped

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The killers of Jhenaidah-4 MP Anwarul Azim Anar were Bangladeshis, according to the Chief of the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police Mohammad Harun or Rashid. “An investigation is underway to ascertain the reason behind the murder. A few persons were arrested and others who were involved in the murder will be brought to justice. But the names can’t be disclosed now for the sake of the investigation,” the DB chief said while talking to reporters at his office on Wednesday (22 May).

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The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Wednesday (22 May) that at least 35,709 people have been killed in the territory during more than seven months of war between Israel and Palestinians. The toll includes 62 deaths over the past 24 hours, a ministry statement said, adding that 79,990 people have been wounded in the Gaza Strip since the war began when Hamas attacked Israel on October 7.

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Aviation investigators arrived in Bangkok Wednesday (22 May) to learn how and why severe turbulence sent a Singapore Airlines plane into a sudden dive that tossed passengers and crew around the cabin, leaving a British man dead and dozens others injured. Twenty people remained in intensive care in hospital after Flight SQ321, which was flying from London’s Heathrow airport to Singapore, hit the turbulence Tuesday over the Andaman Sea. The Boeing 777, which carried 211 passengers and 18 crew members, descended 6,000 feet (around 1,800 meters) in about three minutes, the carrier said.

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BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday (22 May) alleged that the government is responsible for the sanctions imposed by the United States on former army chief General Aziz Ahmed. Speaking at a press conference at the BNP’s Nayapaltan central office, he also said sanctions imposed on a former army chief is a matter of great shame for the nation.

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Tens of thousands of Iranians flocked to the streets of Tehran Wednesday to join the funeral processions of president Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage, who died in a helicopter crash on Sunday. In the centre of the city, people holding portraits of Raisi gathered in and around the University of Tehran, where Iran`s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is due to lead prayers for Raisi and his companions, including foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.

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