Midday Brief, Wednesday, May 9, 2018

9 May 2018

UPDATED 9 May 2018

Believe it or not, this is the Port Connecting Road in Chittagong city. Soil dug out for a development work was piled up along it a few days ago. But the recent rains have washed the dirt onto the road, making it almost impassable. The photo was taken in Boropol area of HalishaharMay 8, 2018. Photo: Star/ Rajib Raihan

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Here are the headlines so far on May 9, 2018
National
SC defers hearing on pleas over GCC polls’ stay order
Khaleda’s bail to be decided by SC on May 15
Kennedy Space Centre invites visitors for Bangabandhu-1 launch
Verdict on Mymensingh war crimes suspect tomorrow
‘Bangladesh, involve ICC into Rohingya crisis’
‘Publish gazette by Thursday or face tougher movement’
iPhone users start enjoying 4G in Bangladesh
3 Bangladeshis held in SKorea released, returns today
GCC polls: EC seeks stay on HC order
DU convocation October 6
World
Malaysians vote in cliffhanger election as politicians say phones jammed
Obama Calls Trump’s Decision To Leave Iran Deal A ‘Serious Mistake’
Volcanic activity pauses at Hawaii crater but more eruptions expected
Kids exposed to marijuana and tobacco smoke prone to illness
Sports
Bangladesh win four out five golds at compound events
Atletico 'fed up' over Barca's pursuit of Griezmann
PSG win fourth straight Coupe de France
Neymar in talks with Real Madrid