Turkey-Syria quake toll passes 37,000; hopes fade for survivors

Monday, 07 October 2024, 04:41 am

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105 children killed in mass uprising 23-day travel ban imposed on three hill districts Floods in southeast Bangladesh cause losses of Tk 14,421cr : CPD Dhaka commuters get no respite from traffic gridlocks Travel ban imposed on former NSI chief, his wife BNP holds meeting with diplomats of 3 EU countries Five people died of dengue in the country : last 24 hours Jamaat to announce reform proposals on 9 Oct 3 die as flood situation deteriorates in Sherpur : army joins rescue operation 17 crude bombs seized in C’nawabganj

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