Midday brief, 16th August 2017

Hello readers! How are you doing today? Here are the major headlines so far on 16th August 2017

National
Import duty on rice coming down to 2%
Flood: Jamuna swelling, most other rivers receding
Govt seeks certified copy of 16th amendment verdict
Journos urge EC for fair, inclusive polls
Mobile court law goes against criminal procedure code: CJ
No food crisis during flood: Muhith
Hotel bomber checked in with original ID: Cops
Journos threaten demo for 9th wage board
Mayor Annisul now ‘out of danger’
2 Bangladeshis killed in US road crash
SC to hear war criminal Subhan’s appeal Oct 16
Contractor held for Sunamganj embankment graft

International
Delhi fastest growing Asian city in 5yrs: Study
Trump defiant on Charlottesville unrest: 'Blame on both sides'
27 killed in Nigeria suicide bombing

Sports
Tamim gets his stiches removed
Own goal seals Liverpool win at Hoffenheim
Busquets not giving up on Super Cup
Head knock won't stop Warner's Bangladesh tour