Midday Brief, Friday, January 03, 2020

3 January 2020

UPDATED 3 January 2020

Impounded vehicles occupy an entire road parallel to the street near the capital’s Airport intersection, blocking traffic movement. Police have been keeping such vehicles there for nearly a year. The photo was taken on January 1, 2020. Photo: STAR/ Anisur Rahman

Hello dear readers! How are you doing today?
Here are the news headlines so far on January 03, 2020

National
A well-organised party a great strength for govt: PM
After rain, cold wave may grip country in next 48hrs
2 murder accused killed in separate ‘gunfights’
4 bodies recovered after cargo sinks in Buriganga
Syed Ashraf was an idol for politicians: Quader

World
Democrats call US killing of Iranian general ‘reckless’
'Iran more determined to resist US after Soleimani's death'
Pentagon confirms Trump ordered killing of Iranian commander
Military evacuates fire-hit Australian town