Midday Brief, Friday, December 28, 2018

28 December 2018, 10:49 AM

UPDATED 28 December 2018, 17:00 PM

Army personnel show a man how to cast his vote using an electronic voting machine at an exhibition at Kamrunnesa Girls High School in the capital's Tikatuli yesterday. EVMs would be used in all polling centres of six constituencies during the national election on Sunday. PHOTO: RASHED SHUMON

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Here are the headlines so far on December 28, 2018

National
3G, 4G mobile internet speed restored
‘Ensure overall security on polls day’
Special medical teams formed to tackle emergency case on polls day
Pir ordered not to cast votes in Chandpur
Dhaka-1 independent candidate Salma gets BNP support
Youth hurt by stray bullet in city
‘Revolution of vote will be against communal, evil forces’
Fire breaks out at Zaman Tower in Paltan
World
US government shutdown extends into next week
Russia touts hypersonic missile speed
Many passengers suffocate due to smoke in Kolkata Metro fire
2019 looks promising for 5G rollout
Michelle Obama 'most admired woman' in US
Sports
Latham produces another masterclass
Bumrah and Cummins create havoc in 15-wicket day
Swadhin Bangla urge recognition for '71

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