Midday Brief | Saturday, June 15, 2019

15 June 2019, 09:42 AM

UPDATED 15 June 2019, 16:09 PM

As the world cup is on, cricket fever has gripped the nation. Students after their coaching class take the opportunity of a vacant road on June 14, 2019 to play cricket, with backpacks functioning as stumps. The photo was taken on Isa Khan Avenue at Uttara 6. Photo: STAR/ Prabir Das

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Here are the news headlines so far on June 15, 2019
National
Bangladesh elected ECOSOC members for 3yrs
First rain of monsoon brings relief to Dhaka dwellers
Not border killings but unfortunate deaths: BSF DG
298 killed in accidents during Eid
President seeks CICA support to repatriate Rohingyas
Proposed budget business-friendly: FBCCI
World
Hong Kong leader suspends controversial extradition bill after protests
Mediterranean countries ramp up efforts to find missing migrants
US quarantines 5,200 migrants over mumps and chicken pox exposure
Xiaomi's new smart bracelet features a colour screen
Cyclone Vayu likely to hit Gujarat on June 17
5 policemen shot dead by Maoists in India’s Jharkhand
Sports
Root is England's glue, says Morgan
Harbhajan warns India stars to expect sleepless night as Pakistan loom
Wasim calls for calm in India-Pakistan World Cup clash
Consistency, control and execution are more important: Walsh
Australia sent to bat first