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Public Administration Minister Farhad Hossain on Thursday (11 July) said that legal action would be taken against any officials proven to have been appointed through leaked questions from the Public Service Commission (PSC). He made the statement during a press briefing at the Secretariat. In response to questions from journalists, Minister Farhad addressed the issue of leaked PSC examination questions by former driver Abed Ali. He revealed the names of those who secured cadre service positions through the leaked questions. When asked if the government would take action against those appointed through such means, the minister emphasized that the PSC, as a constitutional body, would handle the matter with due diligence.

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Students of Barisal University blocked the Dhaka-Barisal highway on Thursday (11 July) afternoon demanding reform in the quota system in public service. The students gathered on the highway adjacent to the university gate around 4 pm amid presence of huge number of police. A large number of police took position there in the morning. As the number of protesting students increased, the police retreated.

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Bangladesh and China have agreed to enhance cooperation in financial regulation, and encouraged increased use of local currency settlement in bilateral trade, according to a joint statement issued after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s three-day official visit to Beijing. Hasina returned home early hours of Thursday (11 July) after talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Li Qiang.

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Health Minister Dr. Samanta Lal Sen emphasized the government’s commitment to reducing the number of caesarean operations in childbirth across Bangladesh. He made this statement on Thursday (11 July) during a World Population Day 2024 event at the Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Convention Hall. “I urge those working in rural areas to convince pregnant mothers of the importance of proper health check-ups. Regular and timely check-ups at community clinics and upazila health complexes are essential.

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Recently, the most talked-about topic in Bangladesh is the Russell`s viper. It has become a subject of widespread discussion as well as a matter of great fear among the general public. Excessive rumours have spread everywhere on this issue, which is not desirable at all. Rather, the main challenge has become to address the situation based on reality. Therefore, it is crucial to know the accurate information and data on this matter. Many believe that this snake was carried in by floodwaters from India

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A volcano in central Ecuador spewed a cloud of ash Wednesday that fell on four towns as residents reported hearing rumblings and loud bangs. The Sangay volcano, some 195 kilometers (120 miles) from the capital Quito, has been in a state of near-constant, mainly low-level activity since 1628, according to the Geophysical Institute. In 2021, ashfall from the 5,230-meter (some 17,300-foot) volcano destroyed about 43,000 hectares (over 160,000 acres) of crops, affecting 330,000 people, according to Ecuador`s SNGR risk management service.

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A Democratic senator on Wednesday called on US President Joe Biden to ditch his reelection bid, capping a brutal day that saw mounting pressure from high-profile actor and donor George Clooney and party heavyweight Nancy Pelosi. As the 81-year-old tried to show his leadership credentials at a NATO summit in Washington, domestic calls have been growing for Biden to quit following his disastrous debate performance against Republican challenger Donald Trump.

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Papua New Guinea`s influential petroleum minister will plead not guilty to assaulting a woman near Sydney`s famed Bondi Beach, his Australian lawyer told a court on Thursday (11 July). Jimmy Maladina, a crucial player in international negotiations over the country`s natural resources, was charged with assaulting a 31-year-old woman on Saturday morning. The 58-year-old has stood aside from the government while the court case plays out, saying he was "committed to handling this situation with integrity".

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Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) has called on students protesting the quota system in government jobs to await the court’s decision and return to their classrooms and exams. BCL expressed its stance on the ongoing anti-quota movement at a press conference held at Madhur Canteen, Dhaka University, today at 12 pm. Saddam Hussain, President of BCL central committee, emphasized the necessity of considering the court’s observations. “Seeking orders from the executive department alone is not wise. Good decisions take time. Mob justice cannot be commendable,” Hussain said.

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In Chilmari, Kurigram, over 400 families in a water-submerged ward received relief assistance meant for only 40 families. This aid was provided in two phases: once before the flood started and again two days ago. In Harinabon and Sonari Para of Ward No. 3 of Ramna Model Union in Chilmari Upazila, roads remain submerged. Even as the water recedes, most families are still under water. More than 400 to 500 families reside in this ward. Upon visiting the ward, it was observed that there is knee-deep water

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The market price of unrefined raw salt per maund has recently dropped to less than half, causing significant concerns for farmers about potential losses. At the beginning of the season, Bashkhali coastal salt farmers were in high spirits due to favorable prices. However, this sudden price drop has left them disheartened and worried about their financial stability. A large quantity of raw salt is currently stockpiled in the coastal areas of Bashkhali. Even though salt prices are typically low during the season,

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A 35-year-old man was injured after members of the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) opened fire at the Parshuram in Feni early Tuesday (9 July). Parshuram Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Shahadat Hossain Khan said he had heard about the matter. However, detailed information is being collected about why the man went to the border area at night. The injured, Md Shipon, hails from Baurpathar village in the municipal area.

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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reached home after wrapping up her three-day bilateral visit to the Chinese capital Beijing today. The Premier went to Beijing on Monday afternoon at the invitation of her Chinese counterpart Li Qiang. A special flight of the Biman Bangladesh Airlines carrying the Prime Minister and her entourage members landed at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka at 12:30 am. The flight earlier departed the Beijing Capital International Airport for home at 10:05 pm (local time) on Wednesday (10 July).

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The newly created gas crisis due to pipeline damage in Chattogram has halted 3,147 MW of electricity generation in various power plants across the country as the supply of LNG and gas became stuck on 10 July. The repair work of the damaged Anwara-Fouzdarhat gas pipeline may take a minimum of 48 hours. There will be low gas pressure in the distribution areas of Titas and Bakhrabad during the repairs, according to sources.

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Quota protesters have announced a nationwide ‘Bangla Blockade’ for Thursday, starting at 3:30 pm. Asif Mahmud, one of the protestors in the frontline, made the announcement from Shahbagh intersection around 7:30 pm this evening. Earlier, at 5:20 pm, students began lifting blockades from highways and headed to Shahbagh intersection to join the main rally. Sarjis Alam, a coordinator of the anti-quota protests, said, “Our demand is directed to the government, not to the High Court. We don’t want to follow or suffer the lengthy process of the High Court. If the government or executive department assures us directly, we will leave the road. We are not supposed to stay on roads. It is not our place. We want to get back to the studies soon without wasting our valuable time.”

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Bangladesh Bank has cleared USD 1.42 billion in liabilities to the Asian Clearing Union (ACU) for the months of May and June. Following this transaction, Bangladesh’s gross reserve stands at $26.171 billion, while reserves as per the IMF’s BPM6 formula are at $20.467 billion as of Tuesday (9 July). Md Mezbaul Haque, executive director and spokesperson of Bangladesh Bank, confirmed the payment.

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Quota issue will be resolved through the final hearing in the country’s Apex Court in the first week of August, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said on Wednesday (9 July). He urged the students to abide by the court order and stop the protests on the roads that are causing public suffering. Quader, also Road Transport and Bridges Minister, made the remarks at a press briefing at the Awami League President`s office in Dhanmondi in the capital this noon.

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