February2023
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New Zealand seeks international help as cyclone cripples North Island
Feb 16, 2023As exhausted officials accepted aid from abroad, New Zealand on Thursday sent gunships and helicopters to bring water, food, and fuel to communities cut off by Cyclone Gabrielle. In a catastrophe that has devastated the populated... -
Bangladesh sanctions to remain until police reform: US
Feb 16, 2023According to a top US envoy now in Bangladesh, sanctions against an elite Bangladeshi police unit accused of arbitrary killings won’t be lifted until the force is reformatted. This week, State Department Counselor Derek Chollet traveled... -
At least 39 dead in Panama migrant bus crash
Feb 16, 2023At least 39 people perished in a bus disaster in Panama early on Wednesday, most of them undocumented migrants headed for the US who had just survived a treacherous jungle crossing, according to officials. Without specifying... -
Belarus says will join Ukraine offensive ‘only if attacked’
Feb 16, 2023Belarus would join the offensives in Ukraine, according to President Alexander Lukashenko, “only if assaulted” first by the army of Kiev, he declared on Thursday. At a rare press appearance with foreign media in Minsk, the... -
Hathurusingha’s return as Head Coach – How does the future look for the Tigers?
Feb 16, 2023After many rumors and speculation, Chandika Hathurusingha has ONCE AGAIN been appointed as the Head Coach of the Bangladesh national cricket team. Prior to his abrupt leave for the Sri Lanka role, the now 54-year-old Sri... -
Berlin film fest opens with spotlight on Iran and Ukraine
Feb 16, 2023Before a jam-packed schedule featuring films about Iran and Ukraine, the Berlinale, Europe’s first significant film festival of the year, kicks off on Thursday with a comedy starring Anne Hathaway, Marisa Tomei, and Peter Dinklage. With... -
‘One Million Years BC’ actress Raquel Welch dies at 82
Feb 16, 2023Raquel Welch, a US actress most known for wearing a deerskin bikini in the movie “One Million Years BC,” passed away on Wednesday, according to her manager. She was 82 years old. Welch’s manager confirmed in... -
Energypac wins Superbrands Status 2023-24
Feb 16, 2023Energypac Power Generation Ltd (EPGL) has been awarded the most prestigious Superbrand status 2023-24. Super brand is a global arbiter for brands that operate in 90 countries around the world. Launched in 1994, Superbrands has become... -
Benzema bags two penalties as Madrid defeat Elche
Feb 16, 2023Real Madrid defeated Elche 4-0 on Wednesday to close the gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona to eight points thanks to two penalties from Karim Benzema. The side of Carlo Ancelotti did not compete over the... -
MetLife Bangladesh recognized with prestigious Superbrand status again
Feb 16, 2023MetLife has been recognized with Superbrand status for 2023-2024 in life insurance sector of Bangladesh. The recognition has been awarded by Superbrands organization which identifies the most outstanding brands in their respective fields. With a highly...
