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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the conflict in Ukraine had characteristics of a "global" war and did not rule out strikes on Western countries. The Kremlin strongman spoke out after a day of frayed nerves, with Russia test-firing a new generation intermediate-range missile at Ukraine -- which Putin hinted was capable of unleashing a nuclear payload.

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The newly appointed chief election commissioner (CEC) and four other commissioners are likely to take oath on Sunday afternoon. Shafiqul Islam, public relations officer of the Supreme Court, said the oath-taking ceremony is likely to be held at 1:30pm on Sunday. Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed is supposed to administer the swearing-in ceremony.

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Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia exchanged greetings at the Armed Forces Day reception at Senakunja on Thursday. Upon arrival at Senakunja, Khaleda was seated next to Dr Yunus, and the two engaged in conversation. Both were seen smiling and greeting each other during their interactions.

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Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has said the armed forces have been recognised as a symbol of confidence by standing beside the people of the country. “In recent anti-discrimination movement and post movement, the armed forces stood beside the people. By standing by the students and general people, the armed forces have been recognised again as a symbol of confidence to the people of the country,” he said.

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has said that no decision has been made yet regarding the repatriation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, Toufique Hasan, Director General of the Public Diplomacy Division and the MoFA spokesperson, said that the issue is political in nature and any decision will come from the highest authorities within the government.

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The Islamic Financial Services Industry (IFSI) has exhibited remarkable vitality, with assets reaching USD 3.38 trillion in 2023, marking a year-on-year (YoY) growth of 4%. This achievement is particularly noteworthy given the backdrop of challenging economic conditions, including inflation and geopolitical tensions affecting markets worldwide. The data presented in the 2024 IFSB report underscores the sector’s resilience and ongoing expansion, indicating a robust trajectory ahead.

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The Association of Travel Agents of Bangladesh (ATAB) and the Beijing Culture and Tourism Bureau today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Beijing to promote bilateral tourism and foster stronger collaboration in the sector. The MoU aims to facilitate the exchange of trade missions and delegations, share market information, address the needs of travelers from both nations, and enhance cooperation in training, capacity building, and tourism events, according to a message received here.

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The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) ended Thursday`s trading on a negative note, with the benchmark DSEX index dropping 47.68 points to close at 5,197.58. The downturn extended to other indices as well, with the Shariah-based DSES index falling by 10.96 points to 1,151.55, and the DS30 blue-chip index declining by 15.58 points to settle at 1,919.04.

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