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May 28, 2022

Officials: Texas shooter talked about guns in private chats

Texas authorities said Friday that the gunman who killed 19 children and two teachers inside an elementary school discussed his interest in buying a gun in private online conversations, but backed away from earlier descriptions that he made public thre…

Global Covid cases near 531 million

The overall number of Covid cases is fast approaching 531 million amid a rise in new infections in parts of the world.According to the latest global data, the total case count mounted to 530,920,131 while the death toll from the virus reached 6,309,638…

15 dead, 3 missing after torrential rains in southern China

At least 15 people have died in torrential rains across southern China, state media reported Saturday.Eight died in two building collapses from landslides in Fujian province, near China’s east coast, the official Xinhua News Agency said, citing the Wup…

Dhaka-Delhi JCC likely to be held in June 19

The next round of Joint Consultation Commission (JCC) meeting between Bangladesh and India is likely to be held on June 19 which will help both the countries to prepare grounds for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s planned visit to New Delhi this year.The…

Lights of Vivid to return to Australia in COVID-19 revival

After being cancelled two years in a row due to the pandemic, one of Sydney’s most iconic events, Vivid Sydney, is set to once again light up the city’s most famous landmarks.From May 27 to June 18, each night as the sun goes down Sydney will be lit up…

Argentina confirms first case of monkeypox

Argentina has confirmed its first case of monkeypox in a man who arrived from Spain, the Health Ministry said Friday.”The patient is in good condition, undergoing symptomatic treatment, and his close contacts are under clinical and epidemiological cont…

7 killed in traffic accident in NE Egypt

Seven people were killed on Friday after a minibus and a private car collided on the Ismailia-Suez desert road in northeastern Egypt, state-run Ahram newspaper reported.The collision resulted in the explosion of an oxygen cylinder inside the private ca…

15 more dengue cases confirmed

Bangladesh reported 15 new dengue cases in the 24 hours to Saturday morning.Fifteen people were hospitalised with dengue – a viral infection – at that time in Dhaka city, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).Forty-three dengue…

Early monsoon showers likely over Bangladesh

Early monsoon showers are likely to drench the eight divisions of the country in the next 24 hours, said the Met office on Saturday.“Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely at many places over Dhaka, Khulna, Bar…

Covid: Bangladesh reports zero death, 28 new cases

Bangladesh reported zero Covid death and 28 cases in the 24 hours to Saturday morning.While the country’s total fatalities remained unchanged at 29,130, the new number took its caseload to 1,953,407.The daily test positivity rate rose to 0.83 percent f…

Pregnant housewife tries to commit suicide

A 3-month pregnant housewife reportedly tried to commit suicide by setting herself on fire over a family quarrel in the city’s Golbagh on Saturday.The housewife was known as Meem Akhter (18), wife of Rummon. She is a resident at a rented house of Golba…

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