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Soldiers, police officers and forest rangers continued to search Tuesday (11 June) for a missing military plane carrying Malawi`s vice president, a former first lady and eight others that is suspected to have crashed in a mountainous region in the north of the country. The plane carrying 51-year-old Vice President Saulos Chilima and former first lady Shanil Dzimbiri went missing Monday morning while making the 45-minute flight from the southern African nation`s capital, Lilongwe, to the city of Mzuzu, around 370 kilometers (230 miles) to the north.

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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday (11 June) said the houses being given free of costs under the Ashrayan projects are bringing self-dignity and self-respect for the homeless and landless people. "Houses are being given free of cost under various Ashrayan projects. So, the living standard of the landless and homeless people has changed which brought self-dignity for them and made them self-confident. It is important for Bangladesh`s development," she said.

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Bangladesh has turned into a "one-party" state as the ruling party stamps out political competition, Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus said in an interview. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina won an election in January in a fourth straight term though the election was boycotted by the main opposition party, whose top leaders were either jailed or in exile ahead of the poll.

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Lieutenant General Waker-Uz-Zaman has been appointed as the new Army Chief of Bangladesh, effective June 23, 2024. With this appointment, he will be promoted to the rank of General, as confirmed by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Tuesday (11 June). His tenure as Army Chief will last for three years. General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed took over the command of Bangladesh Army as the 17th Chief of Army Staff on June 24, 2021.

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The Israeli army used a humanitarian aid truck to infiltrate the Nuseirat refugee camp during the deadly operation to free hostages last weekend, the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) said in a statement. "The Palestine Red Crescent Society warns of the dangers posed by the use of a humanitarian aid truck as cover for military operations. Last Saturday Israeli occupation forces used an aid truck to infiltrate the Nuseirat camp in central Gaza, which then led to the death of hundreds of people," the organization wrote on X on Monday (10 June).

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Tall Poppy Syndrome (TPS) is a cultural phenomenon where individuals who achieve notable success are resented, criticized, or cut down by their peers. Originating from the analogy of cutting down tall poppies that stand out from the rest, this syndrome manifests in various societal and professional contexts. It discourages excellence and innovation, posing a significant barrier to personal and professional growth. Understanding and addressing TPS is crucial for fostering environments

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About 660,000 refugees are registered in Egypt, most of them Sudanese, a spokesperson for the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Christine Beshay, said. A significant increase in the number of refugees occurred due to the crisis in Sudan, Beshay told reporters in Cairo on Monday (10 June), adding that 378,000 refugees of the total number are Sudanese nationals.

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Foreign Minister and Joint General Secretary of Bangladesh Awami League Dr Hasan Mahmud is visiting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to perform Hajj. Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Essa Youssef Essa Al Duhailan saw the Foreign Minister off at the VIP lounge of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport as he left Dhaka on a Saudi Airlines flight Tuesday (11 June) morning.

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Wasim Akram, A champion player of his time, a bonafide legend. A Pakistan cricket team he once helped build is crumbling right before his eyes today. With each loss, Pakistan`s stature in world cricket is taking a hit. They`ve become a team everyone is going after. They`ve lost before, and they`ll lose again further down the line like any other team, but muddled team selections, player credentials, and internal politics within the Pakistan Cricket Board, like termites, are destroying the team from the inside.

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Vinicius Junior welcomed the eight-month prison sentences handed down on Monday (10 June) to three Valencia fans for racially abusing him during a La Liga match last year. "This first criminal conviction in Spanish history is not for me. It`s for all black people," the Real Madrid and Brazil attacker posted on social media. "But, as I`ve always said, I`m not a victim of racism. I`m a destroyer of racists. Let the other racists be afraid, ashamed and hide in the shadows.

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Eastern Bank Limited has sponsored an ICU at Faridpur Diabetic Association Medical College Hospital. National Professor Dr AK Azad Khan, president, Diabetic Association of Bangladesh, and Mir Nasir Hossain, former Chairman of Eastern Bank PLC. (EBL) along with others formally inaugurated an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Faridpur Diabetics Association Medical College Hospital, recently.

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Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has bolstered its waste management fleet with the inclusion of ten new pay-loaders. This addition is expected to significantly enhance the operational capacity of the corporation. Rang`s Motors Limited CEO Ahmed Shahriar Anwar handed over the keys to DSCC Mayor Barrister Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh at the DSCC main office premises on Monday. In preparation for Eid-ul-Azha, DSCC invested Tk 8.29 crore from its own funds to buy the 10 pay-loaders, aiming to streamline its waste management operations during the festival.

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A Saudi expatriate was killed in a lightning strike in Brahmanbaria`s Nabinagar upazila on Monday (10 June). The victim was identified as Mohammad Sohag, 28, son of Abdus Salam of Satghar Hati of Krishnanagar Union. Family members said Sohag returned to Bangladesh three months ago to get married. He was grazing his buffaloes at Abdullahchar near Baishmouza Bazar in the morning.

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Member of Parliament of Narayanganj-5 Constituency Salim Osman has issued a strict warning on the occasion of the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha in Bandar Upazila with regard to livestock market. He also asked the administration to handle these issues. He said this at the foundation laying ceremony of Model Mosque in Bandar Upazila at 12 noon on Sunday (June 9).

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BRAC Bank and Berger Paints Bangladesh Ltd have signed a banker to the issue services agreement. Under this agreement, BRAC Bank PLC will collect share subscription money against the upcoming rights offering of Berger Paints Bangladesh through the bank`s nominated branches, reads a press release. Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, deputy managing director and head of corporate banking of BRAC Bank PLC; and Rupali Chowdhury, managing director of Berger Paints Bangladesh Ltd recently signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organisations at Berger House, Dhaka.

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Hiran Kiran Theater`s popular production `Veder Mayi`. On ‍Sunday (9 June) at 7 pm, the play was shown in the auditorium of District Art Academy, Munshiganj. The play was written by rural poet Jasim Uddin. Choreography and direction by Jahangir Alam Dhali. The story presented in the story of the play is presented in this play through the tragic life story of the Veda`s daughter Champavati.

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Even after seven years, with repatriation remaining uncertain, the Rohingya camps have become hotbeds of illicit arms and drug trade, as well as territorial disputes. The local population has dwindled to a minority, as many have fled their ancestral homes due to fears of Rohingya violence, seeking safety elsewhere. Killings and unrest have become commonplace across the 34 camps.

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There is no provision for granting duty based on mental health evaluations. If any member or officer feels unwell and requests leave, it is granted. Specialised hospitals are available for the treatment of police personnel where they can address their health issues. Recently, the psychological aspects of a case involving a policeman shooting another policeman in Baridhara, Dhaka, have come under scrutiny.

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At least 22 people, including two children, lost their lives Sunday night in a traffic accident involving a goods truck and a passenger bus on national road EN6 in Mozambique`s central province of Sofala. According to Radio Mozambique, the state radio station, another 48 people were injured. Reports from survivors indicate that the bus was traveling at high speed before it collided with a stationary goods truck and overturned in a local river.

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Air pollution was linked to 135 million premature deaths globally between 1980 and 2020, with the death toll spiking when unhealthy air coincided with climate events, a study led by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has found. More than 360 major air pollution events occurred worldwide in the 40 years studied. And of the 135 million premature fatalities in that timeframe, Asia had the highest death toll, led by 49 million mortalities in China and 26.1 million in India.

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Railways Minister Zillul Hakim on Monday (10 June) told Parliament that a total of 230 projects involving Tk 553,662 crore have been undertaken under the Railway Master Plan till 2045. The projects include Construction of circular railways around Dhaka, Introduction of Electric Traction in Narayanganj-Dhaka-Chattogram, and Construction of Chordline in Narayanganj-Laksam (Cumilla). The minister said this while responding to a question from Awami League MP Ali Azam in the House. Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury tabled the question-answer session at the beginning of the day’s business started at 4:00pm.

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