Midday Brief, Thursday, December 13, 2018

13 December 2018, 10:59 AM

UPDATED 13 December 2018, 17:22 PM

Dredging the Karnaphuli river near Sadarghat area has finally been resumed under the supervision of Bangladesh Navy after five years. A Malaysian company was entrusted with the task in 2011, but it left in 2013 without completing the project. Deepening the channel is vital for maintaining navigability. Photo: RAJIB RAIHAN

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Here are the headlines so far on December 13, 2018

Hello readers! How are you doing today?
Here are the headlines so far on December 13, 2018
National
Every vote counts, says Hasina
CEC wants lawmen to curb violence
AL to win 168 to 220 seats: Joy
Prof Abu Sayeed’s motorcade attacked in Pabna
Workers’ Party unveils reformist charter
HC stays EC’s approval on Millat’s candidacy
Oikyafront to unveil manifesto Dec 17
Govt using cops, admin to reclaim power: BNP
HC bans mobile call rate hike, call drop charge
Govt using cops, admin to reclaim power: BNP
World
Wounded May seeks EU compromise to save Brexit deal
UNGA adopts Bangladesh’s resolution on culture of peace
Canada warns US not to politicise extradition cases
Facebook on 'Dirty List' for human rights' violation in Myanmar
Indian girl seeks father's arrest over broken promise to build lavatory
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi seeks names for chief minister
Sports
‘Green Mamba’ deck awaits India in second Test

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