Midday Brief, Sunday, February 17, 2019

17 February 2019, 10:06 AM

UPDATED 17 February 2019, 16:11 PM

The channel of the Padma river in Radhakantapur area of Chapainawabganj's Shibganjupazila is so dry that even water buffalo carts can cross it. However, the entire area goes under water during monsoon. The picture was taken last week. Photo: STAR/ Rabiul Hasan

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Here are the headlines so far on February 17, 2019

Hello readers! How are you doing today?
Here are the headlines so far on February 17, 2019
National
9 burnt dead in Ctg slum fire
5 killed in bus-truck collision in Cumilla
Gas supply resumes
49 elected uncontested for JS reserved seats: RO
Commuters suffer in morning rain
3 killed in ‘gunfights’
Ekushey book fair: Rains damage thousands of books
PM reaches Abu Dhabi
UZ polls: ‘Non-participation of few major political parties disappointed EC’
Death in Road crash: Pabna medical students block highway
British era pillar recovered in Pirojpur
No gas in one-third area of Chattogram city
1 held over Notre Dame College student murder
Shajahan to lead body formed to prevent road crashes
World
Chicago shooting victims ranged from intern to plant manager
India's newly launched fast train resumes service
Slovenia MP resigns for stealing sandwich
Got knee issues? Opt for the sumo squat!
Bhutan ex-PM’s Valentine’s Day photo goes viral

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