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Ferry services on Aricha-Kazirhat and Paturia-Daulatdia river routes in Manikganj resumed on Friday morning after nine hours of suspension due to dense fog. Nasir Chowdhury, deputy general manager of Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) in Aricha sector, said the ferry services resumed at 10:30am after the fog cleared.

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A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump`s executive order denying U.S. citizenship to the children of parents living in the country illegally, calling it "blatantly unconstitutional" during the first hearing in a multi-state effort challenging the order. The 14th Amendment to the Constitution promises citizenship to those born on U.S. soil, a measure ratified in 1868 to ensure citizenship for former slaves after the Civil War. But in an effort to curb unlawful immigration, Trump issued the executive order just after being sworn in for his second term on Monday.

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An earthquake was felt in Dhaka and various parts of Bangladesh early at 1:23 am on Friday, causing panic among people. Many reported being alarmed by the tremor at night. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake originated in Wazin, Manipur, India. It had a magnitude of 5.1 on the Richter scale and a depth of 106 kilometres.

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Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has topped the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 230 at 9am this morning (January 24, 2025). Today`s air was classified as `very unhealthy`, referring to a severe health threat, according to the AQI index. When the AQI value for particle pollution is between 50 and 100, air quality is considered `moderate`, usually sensitive individuals should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion, between 101 and 150,

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Ferry services on Aricha-Kazirhat and Paturia-Daulatdia river routes in Manikganj have been suspended since 1:30am on Friday due to dense fog. The suspension caused four ferries stuck in the middle of the Padma and Jamuna rivers and over 500 vehicles at the terminals. Nasir Chowdhury, deputy general manager of Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) in Aricha sector,

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Firefighters stopped the expansion of a new wildfire north of Los Angeles on Thursday after it spread rapidly, as California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a $2.5 billion relief package for the fire-devastated region. The Hughes Fire, about 50 miles (80 km) north of Los Angeles, broke out on Wednesday as emergency services continued to battle two fires on the city`s eastern and western flanks that have burned for more than two weeks.

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed his desire to visit Bangladesh in the next two months, emphasising plans to support the development of women`s football in the country. He shared his intentions during a meeting with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on 22 January, held on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum`s annual gathering in Davos, Switzerland.

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Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has been inducted into the prestigious Australian Cricket Hall of Fame, joining the ranks of the game`s greats. Clarke, now 43, received the honour on Thursday, nearly a decade after he retired from international cricket, capping off a remarkable career that saw him establish himself as one of the sport`s most accomplished players.

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Grameenphone, the country’s leading telecommunications service provider, has extended their partnership with Ericsson to drive innovation through AI-powered solutions. This strategic collaboration aims to deliver world-class services with greater efficiency, enabling Grameenphone to offer personalized solutions that meet the evolving needs of its customers. By harnessing AI and advanced technologies, Grameenphone can launch innovative services faster, enhance operational efficiency, improve service availability, and accelerate digital transformation over the next six years, ultimately enriching the customer experience.

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