Midday Brief, Saturday, February 22, 2020

The reverence and fervour surrounding International Mother Language Day is a great way to pass the Ekushey spirit down to younger generations. A youngster stands in front of the Central Shaheed Minar, proudly wearing a painted version of the monument on her face. Photo: Star
Here are the news headlines so far on February 22, 2020
Here are the news headlines so far on February 22, 2020
National
Former Khulna university professor killed under train
Bangladeshi national infected with coronavirus in UAE
Murder accused among 2 killed in separate gunfights in Sylhet
Missing Rab official returns home after 16 months
Top terror Zeesan's close aide held in Dhaka
24 Sri Lankan fishermen held in Bay of Bengal, four trawlers seized
World
Drop in new China virus cases as toll reaches 2,345: govt
'Friends' reunion finally happening
Iran says coronavirus has spread to several cities, reports two new deaths
Suspected German gunman's 'hate list' included Bangladesh
Sports