Midday brief, Thursday, October 19, 2017
A vehicle moves through an inundated lane in the capital's Bhanga Press area in Jatrabari. No matter whether it rains or shines, this road remains waterlogged. Residents also have to wade through murky water to go to their destinations. The situation is prevailing for over six months due to a poor drainage system. The photo was taken on October 18, 2017. Photo: Palash Khan
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Here are the headlines so far on October 19, 2017
National
Khaleda's lawyers scuffle to get in front of cameras
Khaleda gets bail in 2 graft cases
UNSC urged to solve Rohingya crisis
PayPal Zoom launched in Bangladesh
Rain to persist for 2 days more
SC extends stay order of MP Rana's bail
Nagorik Oikya proposes poll-time govt for elections
World
‘Birth of Bangladesh most significant event of life’
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Fire destroys landmark hotel in Myanmar's largest city
2nd US judge orders freeze on Trump travel ban
Porsche unveils its sportiest Boxster and Cayman yet
Decision day for Catalonia's separatist leader
15,000 infants die from preventable illnesses every day: UN
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