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With just one day left for Eid-ul-Azha, a massive influx of people heading home to celebrate with their loved ones was observed at Kamalapur Railway Station on Saturday (15 June). The station was brimming with passengers, many of whom were struggling to board trains, with some even climbing through windows due to the overwhelming crowd.

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In a new move to overhaul the party, BNP reshuffled 39 leaders in various positions within the party`s advisory council and national executive committee on Saturday (15 June). The announcement was made through a press release signed by BNP Senior Joint Secretary General, Ruhul Kabir Rizvi.

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All necessary preparations are in place for holding the country`s largest Eid congregation at Sholakia Eidgah in Kishoreganj. This will be the 197th congregation of Eid-ul-Azha, as the first congregation was held in the year 1828. The main Eid congregation will take place at 9:00 am on the day of Eid-ul-Azha.

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Brazil`s 2024 grain harvest is set to be 5.9 percent smaller than in 2023 due to poor weather in several parts of the country, the state-run Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) reported Thursday (13 June). According to the IBGE report, production of cereals, legumes, and oilseeds is expected to total 296.8 million tons this year, 18.6 million tons below last year`s harvest, despite a 0.6-percent increase in the cultivated land.

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The battle is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave…The will of the nation is one of those phrases most widely abused by schemers and tyrants of all ages. Violence does, in truth, recoil upon the violent, and the schemers fall into the pit which they dig for another. The pressures of life created a diamond, now what I leave behind is a legacy. The opponent`s game is betrayal. Everyone brags about being real, but it`s a false sense of a two-sided man, an incorporated brand

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Ukrainian shelling on the Russian border town of Shebekino killed five people and wounded several, the governor of the region of Belgorod said on Saturday (15 June). Since Russia launched its military offensive on Ukraine in 2022, Belgorod has faced waves of attacks, which Kyiv say are retaliation for Moscow`s large-scale assault. "Four bodies were recovered from the rubble" of a partially collapsed house in Shebekino, said governor Vyacheslav Gladkov, who added that another woman had died in hospital.

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The head of Iceland`s sole whaling company said Friday he was unlikely to hunt whales this year despite obtaining a government-issued licence this week for the 2024 season. Iceland, Norway and Japan are the only three countries that allow commercial whaling despite fierce opposition from animal rights activists. On Tuesday, Iceland`s Fisheries, Food and Agriculture Minister Bjarkey Olsen Gunnarsdottir granted Hvalur, the only whaling group left in Iceland, a licence to hunt 128 fin whales.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (14 June) held a brief conversation with his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau amid strain in bilateral ties over the case relating to the killing of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Modi also held a separate conversation with US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the summit of G7 advanced economies in Italy`s Apulia region. "It`s always a pleasure to meet JoeBiden. India and USA will keep working together to further global good," Modi posted on X.

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New Zealand thrashed Uganda by nine wickets in a T20 World Cup Group C clash of already-eliminated teams in Trinidad on Friday (14 June). New Zealand, whose exit from the tournament was confirmed by Afghanistan`s win over Papua New Guinea on Thursday, cruised to an easy win after restricting Uganda to a paltry 40 all out off 18.4 overs, with Tim Southee taking three wickets for four runs and Trent Boult 2-7.

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An injury-hit Netherlands kick off their Euro 2024 campaign against Poland in Hamburg on Sunday, hoping to build on a promising performance at the Qatar World Cup after years of struggles. The Dutch failed to even qualify for Euro 2016 or the 2018 World Cup before a disappointing last-16 exit from the most recent European Championship at the hands of the Czech Republic.

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A large number of holidaymakers have been thronging the Paturia-Daulatdia ferry ghats since Saturday morning to cross the river. Despite the heavy traffic, cattle-laden vehicles are crossing smoothly due to strict monitoring by law enforcement agencies. The number of ferries has been increased for Eid-ul-Azha. Authorities have taken steps to ensure a hassle-free journey for the people of 21 southeastern regions. Deputy General Manager of BIWTC, Khaled Newaz

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A vessel named ‘FB-Baro Awlia’ arrived at Saint Martin’s Island on Friday, carrying 75 tonnes of food provided by the local administration and 150 tonnes of food from traders. The vessel departed from Nuniarchhara ghat in Cox’s Bazar around 1 pm, confirmed ship’s director Hossain Mohammad Bahadur. Additional District Magistrate Yeamin Hossian said that the food was sent under VGED and VGF programs, along with five cattle for Eid-ul-Azha, 300 packets of dry foods

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Three people including two of a family were killed and three others were injured in a collision between a private car and a cattle laden truck in Kalihati upazila of the district in the small hours on Friday (14 June). The accident occurred around 2:30am in front of Bangabandhu Textile Engineering College at Bagutia on Tangail-Mymensing Highway. The deceased were identified as Akhkhor, elder son of Abdullah Al Mamun Rasel, his grandmother-in-law and the driver of the car Abul Hossain.

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Cattle markets in the city and nine upazilas in Khulna district have gained momentum, as two days left for Eid-ul-Azha, the second-largest festival of the Muslims. Cattle market operators said apart from the local traders, the wholesale cattle traders continued to send livestock to the markets in the city and upazilas from different districts in the division. A total of 157 traditional and makeshift cattle markets, including the KCC`s Zoragate cattle market, have been set up, and 136 medical teams have already been formed for the cattle markets in the division.

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Bangladesh has signed separate Air Service Agreement (ASA) with Switzerland and European Union to establish direct air connectivity with more countries in Europe. Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) Chairman Air Vice Marshal Mafidur Rahman and Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) Director General Christian Hegner signed the ASA on behalf of their respective sides in Bern, Switzerland on June 4, a CAAB press release said

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Standard Chartered Bangladesh, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Bangladesh, Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), Bangladesh Bank, and Korea-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industries (KBCCI) recently organised a dialogue titled “Thrive in Bangladesh: Actionable insights and solutions for Korean businesses.” The event brought senior stakeholders from the private sector, chambers of commerce, think tanks, and government together to discuss actions that

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Directed by Raihan Rafi, the film revolves around the story of a 90s gangster. Alongside Shakib, the cast includes "Aynabaji" famed Masuma Rahman Nabila and Tollywood actress Mimi Chakraborty, with Chanchal Chowdhury making a special appearance. To mark the film`s release, the "Toofan" team held a press conference yesterday. Shakib Khan attended the event, where he discussed the film and responded to criticism regarding his decision to release movies exclusively

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This year`s Eid travel has caused severe traffic jams as people rush to their villages. The congestion began on Friday morning and persisted late into the night. The capital`s bus terminals, railway stations, and launch terminals were heavily congested throughout the day. Additionally, the Dhaka-Mawa and Dhaka-Tangail highways experienced massive traffic jams. Despite these hardships, the joy of celebrating Eid with relatives back home has helped people endure the difficulties.

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South Africa`s President Cyril Ramaphosa was re-elected for a second term on Friday, after his humbled ANC cobbled together an unprecedented coalition government. Lawmakers in Cape Town voted overwhelmingly to put Ramaphosa, 71, back in office for another five years after the May 29 general election that produced no outright winner. I am humbled and honoured that you, as members of the National Assembly, have... decided to elect me to be the President of the Republic of South Africa, Ramaphosa said in his acceptance speech.

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Israeli forces struck Gaza and battled Hamas militants on Friday as truce efforts failed to make progress and tensions surged on Israel`s northern border with Lebanon. Witnesses reported strikes on the southern city of Rafah and central areas of the Gaza Strip. At Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in the central city of Deir al-Balah, men gathered over the body of an 11-year-old boy who died during a bombardment of nearby Bureij refugee camp.

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Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury has said 17 percent of Bangladesh will be submerged in water due to the rise in sea level. As a result, there will be no food production in that area. The map of Bangladesh will change. Actually, climate change has created an existential crisis for us, he said. He said while addressing at the inauguration ceremony of the nationwide tree planting program organized by Bangladesh Awami Jubo League on the occasion of Bangladesh Awami League`s platinum jubilee in the capital’s Mugda on Friday (14 June).

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday (14 June) that a multipolar world order is forming today on the basis of new economic and political reality, therefore the world will no longer be the same. "The world is rapidly changing. It will no longer be the same. Neither in global politics, nor in economy, nor in technological competition," Putin said at the meeting with leaders of the Russian foreign department.

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