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Moscow says Nord Stream leaks occurred in territory

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Moscow says Nord Stream leaks occurred in territory

Russia’s foreign ministry on Thursday said ruptures to the Nord Stream pipelines that have caused gas leaks off the coasts of Denmark and Sweden occurred in territory that is “fully under the control” of US intelligence agencies. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told a pro-Kremlin broadcast that Washington had “full control” over the waters around Denmark and Sweden where four leaks have been detected on the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines, which cross the floor of the Baltic Sea between Russia and Germany. Moscow says Nord Stream…

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When will loadshedding occur in Desco areas on Thursday

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occur in Desco areas on Thursday

Dhaka Electric Supply Company Limited (Desco) has announced the locations that could face an hour of loadshedding on Thursday. State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid on July 18 confirmed that hourlong nationwide loadshedding would start from the next day to minimize energy subsidies. When will loadshedding occur in Desco areas on Thursday One can check Desco’s loadshedding schedule by clicking here or check below.

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Indian Cabinet approves MoU on withdrawal of upto 153 cusecs of water

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Indian Cabinet approves MoU on withdrawal of upto 153 cusecs

Indian Cabinet has given its ex-post facto approval for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Bangladesh and India on withdrawal of upto 153 cusecs of water each by Bangladesh and India from common river Kushiyara. The approval came on Wednesday. The Cabinet meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Indian Cabinet approves MoU on withdrawal of upto 153 cusecs of water A joint monitoring team will be set up by both the countries to monitor the withdrawal of water by each side during dry season, said the Press Information…

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Modi greets PM Hasina on her birthday

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Modi greets PM Hasina on her birthday

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday was greeted by her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi greeted on her 75th birthday. “Greetings and good wishes on the occasion of your birthday,” Modi wrote. Modi greets PM Hasina on her birthday The Indian prime minister also sent a flower bouquet for his Bangladesh counterpart. Hasina was greeted through India’s Mission in Washington DC Modi, an official told UNB. The Bangladesh prime minister’s birthday was celebrated across country on Wednesday. Sheikh Hasina, the eldest among the five children of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu…

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The stunning beauty of Ghughudanga Tal Road

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The stunning beauty of Ghughudanga Tal Road

Ghughudanga has become a popular tourist spot in Niamatpur Upazila of Naogaon district mainly because of the three-kilometre Tal Road. The road is a breathtaking sight when seen from afar, as it cuts through green crop fields, flanked as it is by thousands of palmyra palm trees that reach for the sky. The stunning beauty of Ghughudanga Tal Road Every day, hundreds of women, men, children (including teenagers), come to the area to view the road as news of its scenic beauty has spread beyond Ghughudanga. It is especially in…

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Rohingya couple with two children detained in Sylhet

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A Rohingya couple with their two children were detained from Sylhet-Tamabil Highway in Asampara area of Jaintapur upazila in Sylhet on Tuesday night. The detainees are Shariat Ullah, 34, his wife Taslima Bibi, 22, their two daughters Sharifa Akhtar, 3, and Shamima Akhtar, 2. According to locals, the husband and the wife with their children were roaming around the area on Tuesday night. Their activities and language raised suspicion among locals. Later they informed the Sripur BGB camp about the Rohingya couple. Later, law enforcers recovered Rohingya ID cards from…

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Saudi Arabia provides $10 mln to confront issues posed

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Saudi Arabia provides $10 mln to confront

King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has said that Saudi Arabia will contribute $10 million to address environmental and economic threats that may arise from oil tanker “Safer,” which is anchored off Yemen’s Hodeida, the official Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. KSrelief said in a statement that the Kingdom has always supported the United Nations’ efforts to combat economic, humanitarian, and environmental threats posed by the anchored tanker, which is at risk of causing a major oil spill. For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel…

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BNP hails US State Department's report on Bangladesh's

Unconditional cash assistance brings relief to Monowara “I was not a person with a physical disability at my earlier ages. One day , when I was 12, suddenly I felt pain in my legs. I received treatment from a village doctor (not a certified doctor). After a few days, I lost my ability to walk,” says Monowara, 45, a resident of Teknaf sub-district.  Monowara cannot walk without the support of a stick and requires help from her elder son to carry her if she needs to leave her home. Her husband Salam passed away…

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