Midday Brief, Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Workers repair the battered Hatikumrul-Bonparahighway in Sirajganj’s Tarash upazila. Locals said parts of the highway to Rajshahi were badly damaged due to waterlogging and flood last month.The repair work was already causing long tailbacks. Eid holidaymakers fear they would suffer delays on their journeys. PHOTO: STAR
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Here are the news headlines so far on August 7, 2019
National
2 ‘criminals’ killed in Bogura ‘gunfight’
Hasina condoles death of Shusma Swaraj
OC, ASI closed over rape in Khulna railway station
No need to spray ineffective insecticide: Quader
3 trains running late as holidaymakers start Eid journey
‘Human trafficker’ arrested in Cox’s Bazar
Mayors embezzled Tk 50cr of mosquito control fund: JP
Another dies of dengue, unofficial death toll now 66
World
Evidence of 'Herculean' parrot found in New Zealand
Huawei's first devices powered by HongMeng OS said to launch in 2019
Indian PM, President pay last tributes to Sushma Swaraj
Sports
Former SA coach Domingo in Dhaka for BCB interview
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