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Over 40 percent of the construction for the Motijheel to Kamalapur section of the Dhaka Metro Rail project has been completed, with significant progress reported. The section, expected to commence operations by December 2025, is currently the focus of intense construction efforts. Specifically, 25 out of 30 pillars for the metro station have already been erected, and the remaining pillars are slated for rapid completion. To accommodate the metro rail construction, one lane of the Kamalapur-TT Para Road will remain closed for the next six months, according to the Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL).

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Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury has said under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the incumbent government has taken various initiatives to fulfill Bangladesh`s commitment to protecting the world`s environment by disseminating Bangladeshi eco-friendly and biodegradable jute products all over the world, including Bhutan. He made the remarks while speaking at the inaugural session of the Bangladesh Jute Products Exhibition Centre in Thimpu, Bhutan, on Monday (24 June) evening.

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Former additional deputy commissioner of detective branch of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Md Golam Saqlain forcefully retired from police over Pori Moni scandal. Saqlain was accused of intimacy with the actor while working on a case filed against her. Deputy Secretary Rokeya Parvin Jui from the Discipline-2 Branch of the Ministry of Home Affairs gave this recommendation for forced retirement on 13 June.

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Rare celebrations erupted in multiple Afghan cities on Tuesday (25 June) after the national cricket team reached the World Cup semi-finals for the first time with a nail-biting T20 win over Bangladesh. Thousands gathered in the capital Kabul and in Khost, Jalalabad and other cities to celebrate the fairytale win, which also eliminated the formidable Australians from the competition.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently signed an agreement promising mutual aid if either country faces "aggression", a strategic pact that comes as both countries face escalating tensions with the West. Details of the agreement were not immediately available, but it could be the strongest link between Moscow and Pyongyang since the end of the Cold War. The two leaders described the agreement as a major improvement in their

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Flooding and landslides in Ivory Coast’s largest city of Abidjan have left at least 24 people dead following a week of heavy rains, four times the usual volume in some cases, authorities said Tuesday (24 June). Flood-related deaths are not uncommon in the West African nation during the rainy season, but according to the Ivorian meteorological agency, the recent rainfall was particularly violent with more than 200 millimetres (8 inches) in some districts, four times the usual amount in a day.

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The 2024 China (Hainan) Global Tourism Entrepreneur Conference, jointly held by the China Tourism Academy and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports of Hainan Province, is taking place from June 24 to June 28, 2024, in Haikou and Sanya, Hainan Province.

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The BNP is in the process of identifying and taking action against leaders who failed to adhere to the party`s movement directives and those who acted out of self-interest, particularly around the twelfth parliamentary elections. For over three months, Tarique Rahman has been implementing decisions based on a thorough analysis of a secret party survey. This has resulted in the removal of top leaders through press releases. While many within the party are upset, they remain silent out of fear. Some members, however, believe that Tarique Rahman`s decisions are justified and necessary for the party`s cohesion and effectiveness.

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Italy`s squad numbers at Euro 2024 range from 1 to 26, because there is another number outside of that range that has been banned by the country`s football governing body. In June 2023, the decision was made for the number 88 to be banned for the national side The Italian side will head into Germany as one of the favourites to win after claiming the 2020 trophy with a victory over English at Wembley. Italy`s players will be numbered from 1 to 26 as per UEFA kits regulation but their players are prevented from wearing another specific shirt number after an agreement was signed between the Italian Football Association and the government last year.

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Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) has implemented drainage and approach road projects aimed today (24 June) at freeing the city from water logging together with making pedestrian movement easy. Various works including the construction of a two-kilometer road, culverts and railings were completed with an estimated cost of around Taka 4.27 crore.

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The second wave of devastating flood battered wide swaths of two northwestern districts Sylhet and Sunamganj lingering sufferings of thousands of people as flood waters are receding slowly. Officials and residents said that two spells of flood, in less than one month, have created huge havoc for people as pre-monsoon rainfalls are prolonging the flood situation leaving nearly 15 lakh people stranded. Echoing the observation made by officials concerned and local people, Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) predicted that overall improvement of the flood situation in various low-lying areas of the North-eastern part of the country may continue in the next 72 hours.

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Seva Hospital of Dhap area of Rangpur has been sealed by the mobile court due to it’s illegal operation. At the same time, the authorities were fined one lakh Taka. On Monday (24 June) afternoon, Rangpur District Administration Executive Magistrate Mahmud Hassan Mridha ordered the hospital to be sealed and fined. Members of Rangpur Metropolitan Police were present at the time. Executive Magistrate Mridha said that the Seva Hospital authorities could not show any valid documents during the raid. They did not have any minimum conditions for running a hospital or clinic. But for a long time, they were conducting medical treatment illegally by avoiding the eyes of the law.

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Three children including two siblings drowned in the Padma River while taking bath at Bhaduria Dangi in Sadar upazila of Pabna district on Monday (24 June). The deceased were identified as Sabbir Hossain, 14, Siam Hossain, 10 two sons of Alal Pramanik of Natun Gohailbari village and Nur Hossain, 10, son of Islam Sardar of Atgharia Para village in the upazila. Among the deceased Sabbir was a class VIII student of Natun Bazar High School while Siam and Nur were class III student of a local government primary school.

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In a momentous collaboration aimed at enhancing benefits for investors, Green Delta Dragon Asset Management Company Limited (GDDA) and ShareTrip convened on June 6th, 2024, for an exclusive partnership signing ceremony. The partnership announcement brings forth an additional 1% discount exclusively for GDDA investors on ShareTrip`s both International and Domestic flight tickets, supplementing all existing generic discount offer available in the market.

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The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized the first menthol- flavored electronic cigarettes for adult smokers, acknowledging that vaping flavors can reduce the harms of traditional tobacco smoking. The FDA said it authorized four menthol e-cigarettes from Njoy, the vaping brand recently acquired by tobacco giant Altria, which also sells Marlboro cigarettes. The decision lends new credibility to vaping companies’ longstanding claim that their products can help blunt the toll of smoking, which is blamed for 480,000 U.S.

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Popular Bangladeshi actor Farhan Ahmed Jovan has teamed up with rising star Sadia Ayman for a new television drama titled ‘Mon Bhagabhagi’ (Heart Sharing), directed by the talented Sagar Jahan. The shooting for this highly anticipated project began last Sunday. Jovan, known for his versatility and fan-favourite performances, has previously worked with numerous leading actresses in the industry. This time, he has paired with Sadia Ayman, a promising newcomer who

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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address a press conference on Tuesday (25 June) to apprise the media of the outcome of her recent state visit to India. The press conference will be held at her official Ganabhaban residence at 11am, according to the Prime Minister`s Press Wing. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina went to New Delhi on June 21 on a two-day state visit to India at the invitation of her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.

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Most of the house owners under city corporations do not have the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). There are complaints that they do not submit income tax returns despite having taxable income. The government is losing thousands of crores of taka because of this. Now the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has taken up a new scheme to prevent these house owners’ tax evasion and bring such taxable persons and entities under the tax net.

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Rohit Sharma struck a quickfire 92 as India looked to book their place in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup by defeating Australia in St. Lucia on Monday (24 June). The India captain`s dashing innings -- he faced just 41 balls, including seven fours and eight sixes -- was the cornerstone of a total of 205-5 made after Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh won the toss in this Super Eights match.

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Iran and Bahrain have agreed to talk about how they might resume bilateral relations after nearly eight years, Iranian media reported Monday (24 June). The report by state-run IRNA news agency said Iran’s acting foreign minister Ali Bagheri Kani and his Bahraini counterpart Abdullatif bin Rashid al-Zayani spoke on the sidelines of the ongoing Asian Cooperation Dialogue in Tehran.

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Joe Biden and Donald Trump square off for a historic US presidential debate this week, with the stage set for what could be a pivotal moment in the 2024 race as millions of potential voters tune in. The showdown fires the starting gun on what promises to be a bruising summer on the campaign trail, in a deeply polarized and tense United States still convulsed over the chaos and violence that accompanied the 2020 election.

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French far-right leader Jordan Bardella vowed Monday (24 June) to be "vigilant" in the face of any Russian threats and said his party would not send troops into Ukraine if it wins snap elections. Setting out his programme, Bardella said he was in favour of continuing to provide "logistical support and defence equipment" to Ukraine but added that he would oppose sending French troops or long-range missiles to the war-torn country, calling those moves "very clear red lines."

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