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Assistant secretary-general for political affairs Mr. Oscar Fernandez-Taranco of United Nations finished his visit to Bangladesh and briefed journalists at Panasonic Shonargon hotel Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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A fire broke out on the wreckage of the collapsed building during the second day of rescue operations at the collapsed 8-story Rana Plaza in Dhaka. Approximately 250 people have been found dead and over 1,000 are left injured.
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At least 87 garment workers have been found dead and 750 others injured after the 8-story building, Rana Plaza, collapsed in the Savar Bus-Stand area of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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Shahbagh Gonojagoron Mancha convener Dr Imran H Sarker alleged that leaders and activists of Hefajat-e-Islam are obstructing program without any incitement. He came up with the allegation at a press conference at Shahbagh intersection.
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Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh formed a body to investigate the Harzat Shahjalal International Airport fire. The 5-member probe body led by CAAB director (Air Traffic Service) Azad Jahurul Islam has been asked to submit their findings.
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Higher Secondary Certificate and equivalent examinations begin across the country. Some 10,12,581 candidates are expected to participate in the examinations, officials at the Education Ministry said.
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Hindu festivals are an opportunity for devotees to refocus on their spiritual life and to increase their meditation on God. Some festivals are immensely joyful, such as Holi where revellers throw coloured dyes and powders over each other.
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At least 23 people were killed and more than 500 others injured when a tornado ripped through scores of villages in Brahmanbaria district on Friday afternoon. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will visit Brahmanbaria.
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