Midday Brief, Wednesday, February 27, 2019

27 February 2019, 10:13 AM

UPDATED 27 February 2019, 16:17 PM

In this photo: A biker loses control of his motorcycle after hitting potholes at the FDC level crossing near the city's Karwan Bazar on February 26, 2019. The potholed surface of the roadoften leads to accidents. Photo: STAR/ Palash Khan

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Here are the headlines so far on February 27, 2019

Hello readers! How are you doing today?
Here are the headlines so far on February 27, 2019
National
Rain might linger until tomorrow
New Indian envoy Riva to arrive Mar 1
‘Drug peddler’ killed in “gunfight” with cops in Gulistan
Hawkers want rehabilitation before eviction
Khaleda seeks HC bail in Cumilla arson case
‘Hijacked’ plane to resume flights next week
Govt may relocate Old Dhaka’s chemicals to Kadamtoli, Tongi
HC seeks explanation on Hatirjheel’s illegal structures

World
Heavy shelling by Pakistan on India’s Uri sector

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Pakistan claims shooting down Indian jets

No intention of escalation: Pakistan

India doesn’t want to escalate situation: Swaraj

60 buried in Indonesia mine collapse

US urges India, Pakistan to avoid military action

Sports
Riyad hazards a ‘maybe’ regarding Mushy’s inclusion

‘27 Test wickets do not show Fizz’s class’

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