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Sylhet faces another severe flood crisis as relentless rainfall and upstream surges have caused rivers to rise rapidly, submerging large areas. Over the past two days, six points across three rivers in Sylhet have exceeded danger levels, affecting communities in Companiganj and Gowainghat upazilas. As of Tuesday (18 June) morning, more than 2 lakh people have been affected, with nearly 50,000 residents of Sylhet city experiencing severe waterlogging.

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A total of 1,04,08,918 animals wete sacrificed across the country on the occasion of the holy Eid-ul-Azha this year. As many as 3, 67, 106 more animals were slaughtered this year compared to previous year, the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock said in a press release on Tuesday (18 June).

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Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) managed to remove 100% of the sacrificial animal waste from 75 wards by 12:15am on Tuesday (18 June). Cent percent waste removal was announced with the removal of waste from ward number 62, DSCC Public Relations Officer (PRO) Abu Naser confirmed.

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The Lebanese government has deported more than 5,000 Syrian illegal migrants from Lebanon’s North Governorate, said Governor Ramzi Nohra. "We have deported more than 5,000 Syrian refugees who were illegally residing in 15 settlements of the North Governorate ... Some of the deportees have returned to Syria, while the rest have been sent to settlements that can accept them," the governor said.

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Heavy rainfall is expexted in Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions during 72 hours commencing 6 am on Tuesday (18 June). “ Due to active monsoon heavy (44-88 mm. / 24hrs) to very heavy rainfall (289 mm / 24hrs) likely in Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions,” said Bangladesh Metrological Debarment in a warning message on Tuesday.

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Civilian deaths due to armed conflicts around the world soared 72 percent last year, the UN rights chief said Tuesday (18 June), voicing alarm at the proportion of women and children killed. "In 2023, data gathered by my Office shows the number of civilian deaths in armed conflict soared by 72 percent," Volker Turk told the opening of a United Human Rights Council session, adding that data indicated "the proportion of women killed in 2023 doubled and that of children tripled".

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An overnight drone attack set several oil storage tanks ablaze near the town of Azov in southern Russia on Tuesday, sparking a large fire, local officials said. Ukraine did not immediately claim responsibility but has carried out similar attacks on Russian energy facilities before, arguing they are fair targets given they fuel Moscow`s military.

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Swedish lawmakers vote Tuesday on a controversial defence deal with the United States, which critics fear could lead to the deployment of nuclear weapons and permanent US bases on Swedish soil. The Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) is a major step for a country that in March ended two centuries of neutrality to join NATO.

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Some 50 aid workers have lost their lives while in line of humanitarian duty in Ethiopia in 2024, the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) has disclosed. The WFP said, in an Ethiopia country brief published late Sunday, that insecurity situations are affecting its humanitarian operations in different parts of the East African country.

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Kylian Mbappe will not need surgery but will wear a mask when he returns to action after the France captain suffered a broken nose in his team`s 1-0 Euro 2024 win over Austria on Monday, the French Football Federation said.

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Two teenagers were hacked to death and another was injured by unidentified miscreants in Nishindara Chakar Para area of Bogura in the small hours on Tuesday (18 June). The deceased were identified as Sharif, 17, son of Dudu Mia of Nishindara Chakar Para area and Roman, 18, son of Shafiqul Islam of the same area.

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A minor child died from a venomous snakebite in Harirampur upazila of Manikganj on Monday (17 June ). Local Union Parishad member Md. Ali Hossen confirmed the matter. The deceased was identified as Sopnomoy, son of Bhavotosh from Kalai (Monirishi Para) village in the upazila. He was one and a half years old.

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Thirteen people have died in flooding and landslides in El Salvador and Guatemala as heavy rains pound Central America, authorities from the two countries said. In El Salvador, the hardest hit country so far, five people died Monday in a landslide in the western district of Tacuba, in the department of Ahuachapan, Civil defense chief Luis Amaya said.

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Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur and Sylhet divisions; at a few places over Dhaka, Mymensingh and Chattogram divisions and at one or two places over Rajshahi, Khulna and Barishal divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over Rangpur and Sylhet divisions.

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Five people died and 15 people are missing after heavy rains triggered floods and landslides in southern China, state media reported Monday (17 June ). Torrential downpours have struck parts of densely populated Guangdong province since Sunday, following weeks of extreme weather across China.

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US-Bangla Airlines, leading private airlines in Bangladesh, has recently received the admired certificate of registration from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for its outstanding ground handling services. IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) has been recognized US-Bangla for maintaining high standard in ground handling services. This recognition will further strengthen our position in the aviation industry.

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