Glenn Phillips hit an aggressive 87 to keep New Zealand in the game on day three of a finely poised rain-hit second and final Test against Bangladesh on Friday. All-rounder Phillips lifted New Zealand from a precarious 55-5 at the start of the day to 180 all out in response to Bangladesh's first innings total of 172 in Dhaka. Bangladesh wiped out the eight-run deficit to reach 38-2 when bad light forced early stumps, with 37 overs remaining on the day at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium. Opener Zakir Hasan was batting on 16 with Mominul Haque on nought.

Spinner Ajaz Patel removed Mahmudul Hasan Joy for two in the first over and skipper Tim Southee took down his Bangladesh counterpart Najmul Hasan Shanto for 15. "I think it played pretty similar to how it played on day one, bit of spin, bit of skid," Phillips told reporters.

"If you are only going to be out there for so many balls... you've got to score with the ones that are available. So obviously it's a good challenge." Bangladesh hope to set a target of around 200 runs. "I think the longer we can bat, the better it is for us. If we can score 200-220 runs, we can defend," said spinner Nayeem Hasan. Play resumed Friday after four sessions -- one in the morning -- were washed out because of rain with New Zealand trailing Bangladesh by 117 runs.

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Phillips came to the rescue with nine fours and four sixes in his defiant 72-ball knock. He put on a 55-run eighth-wicket stand with Kyle Jamieson (20) and stood strong till his departure. Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taijul Islam picked up three wickets each for Bangladesh. Nayeem Hasan and Shoriful Islam claimed two wickets apiece.

Phillips and fellow overnight batsman Daryl Mitchell took an aggressive approach and were rewarded with a stand of 49 for the sixth wicket, before Bangladesh had their first success of the day. Mehidy took a superb catch, running to his left from mid-on and diving at full length to dismiss Mitchell for 18 off Nayeem.&nbsp;

Nayeem removed Mitchell Santner in his next over but Jamieson helped claw back the momentum towards New Zealand before his dismissal by Shoriful. Shoriful then forced Phillips to edge a catch behind the stumps before Taijul wrapped up the New Zealand innings with the wicket of Southee (14).&nbsp;

Fifteen wickets fell on the first day but no ball was bowled on the second day after constant rain in the national capital. The hosts, chasing a first-ever series win over the Black Caps, lead the two-Test series 1-0 after a 150-run victory in Sylhet.

Glenn Phillips hit an aggressive 87 to keep New Zealand in the game on day three of a finely poised rain-hit second and final Test against Bangladesh on Friday. All-rounder Phillips lifted New Zealand from a precarious 55-5 at the start of the day to 180 all out in response to Bangladesh's first innings total of 172 in Dhaka.

Glenn Phillips hit an aggressive 87 to keep New Zealand in the game on day three of a finely poised rain-hit second and final Test against Bangladesh on Friday. All-rounder Phillips lifted New Zealand from a precarious 55-5 at the start of the day to 180 all out in response to Bangladesh's first innings total of 172 in Dhaka. Bangladesh wiped out the eight-run deficit to reach 38-2 when bad light forced early stumps, with 37 overs remaining on the day at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium. Opener Zakir Hasan was batting on 16 with Mominul Haque on nought. Spinner Ajaz Patel removed Mahmudul Hasan Joy for two in the first over and skipper Tim Southee took down his Bangladesh counterpart Najmul Hasan Shanto for 15. "I think it played pretty similar to how it played on day one, bit of spin, bit of skid," Phillips told reporters. "If you are only going to be out there for so many balls... you've got to score with the ones that are available. So obviously it's a good challenge." Bangladesh hope to set a target of around 200 runs. "I think the longer we can bat, the better it is for us. If we can score 200-220 runs, we can defend," said spinner Nayeem Hasan. Play resumed Friday after four sessions -- one in the morning -- were washed out because of rain with New Zealand trailing Bangladesh by 117 runs. Also Read: Golf: Rory McIlroy urges for Ryder Cup rule change following Rahm's LIV move Phillips came to the rescue with nine fours and four sixes in his defiant 72-ball knock. He put on a 55-run eighth-wicket stand with Kyle Jamieson (20) and stood strong till his departure. Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taijul Islam picked up three wickets each for Bangladesh. Nayeem Hasan and Shoriful Islam claimed two wickets apiece. Phillips and fellow overnight batsman Daryl Mitchell took an aggressive approach and were rewarded with a stand of 49 for the sixth wicket, before Bangladesh had their first success of the day. Mehidy took a superb catch, running to his left from mid-on and diving at full length to dismiss Mitchell for 18 off Nayeem. Nayeem removed Mitchell Santner in his next over but Jamieson helped claw back the momentum towards New Zealand before his dismissal by Shoriful. Shoriful then forced Phillips to edge a catch behind the stumps before Taijul wrapped up the New Zealand innings with the wicket of Southee (14). Fifteen wickets fell on the first day but no ball was bowled on the second day after constant rain in the national capital. The hosts, chasing a first-ever series win over the Black Caps, lead the two-Test series 1-0 after a 150-run victory in Sylhet.

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The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Thursday (Nov 16) announced a nationwide strike for 48 hours beginning from Sunday (Nov 19) in order to protest against the decision taken by the Election Commission (EC) for the next general elections due on January 7, 2024, as per local media reports.

BNP's Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi made the announcement at a virtual media briefing on Wednesday evening.

The closure will start at 6 am on Sunday (Nov 19) and will conclude at 6 pm on Tuesday (Nov 21).

Rizvi further said that this strike was also aimed at mounting pressure on the government to step down on giving power to a neutral government and free the arrested BNP leaders and workers, including its secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.

Other opposition parties like Gono Odhikar Parishad and Labour Party also announced to enforce a 48-hour strike during the same period.

"Everybody in Bangladesh knows the outcome of this election," Abdul Moyeen Khan, member of the highest policy-making body of the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), told news agency Reuters on Thursday.

"What's the point in becoming a part of that drama? There is no point in going to a meaningless election. Democracy is dead in Bangladesh."

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Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal, on Wednesday (Nov 15), in a televised speech announced that the general elections in Bangladesh will be held on January 7, 2024.

<h2>Violent protests in Bangladesh&nbsp;</h2>

The announcement came amid violent protests&nbsp;staged by opposition parties demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for a caretaker government to take over.

Since October 28, at least four people, including a policeman, were killed and hundreds injured in violent protests.

Local media reports stated that around 8,000 opposition leaders and activists, including BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, have been arrested in a nationwide crackdown.

Hasina has tightly ruled the South Asian country since coming to power in 2009. However, her rule has been widely criticised for human rights violations, cracking down on free speech and suppressing dissent while jailing her critics.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Thursday (Nov 16) announced a nationwide strike for 48 hours beginning from Sunday (Nov 19) in order to protest against the decision taken by the Election Commission (EC) for the next general elections due on January 7, 2024, as per local media reports.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Thursday (Nov 16) announced a nationwide strike for 48 hours beginning from Sunday (Nov 19) in order to protest against the decision taken by the Election Commission (EC) for the next general elections due on January 7, 2024, as per local media reports. BNP's Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi made the announcement at a virtual media briefing on Wednesday evening. The closure will start at 6 am on Sunday (Nov 19) and will conclude at 6 pm on Tuesday (Nov 21). Rizvi further said that this strike was also aimed at mounting pressure on the government to step down on giving power to a neutral government and free the arrested BNP leaders and workers, including its secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. Other opposition parties like Gono Odhikar Parishad and Labour Party also announced to enforce a 48-hour strike during the same period. "Everybody in Bangladesh knows the outcome of this election," Abdul Moyeen Khan, member of the highest policy-making body of the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), told news agency Reuters on Thursday. "What's the point in becoming a part of that drama? There is no point in going to a meaningless election. Democracy is dead in Bangladesh." Also read: Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Drilling machine begins creating escape passage Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal, on Wednesday (Nov 15), in a televised speech announced that the general elections in Bangladesh will be held on January 7, 2024. Violent protests in Bangladesh The announcement came amid violent protests staged by opposition parties demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for a caretaker government to take over. Since October 28, at least four people, including a policeman, were killed and hundreds injured in violent protests. Local media reports stated that around 8,000 opposition leaders and activists, including BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, have been arrested in a nationwide crackdown. Hasina has tightly ruled the South Asian country since coming to power in 2009. However, her rule has been widely criticised for human rights violations, cracking down on free speech and suppressing dissent while jailing her critics. (With inputs from agencies)

Bangladesh opposition parties call 48-hour nationwide strike, demand cancellation of polls

Bangladesh where weeks of mounting political tensions have erupted in protests and bloodshed in Bangladesh. Ahead of the upcoming general Bangladesh is on the edge, the main opposition party in the country has intensified its protests, calling on the PM Sheikh Hasina to resign.

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The death toll due to the raging Israel-Hamas war is nearing 11,000 at the time of filing The Capitals this week, and is set to rise further with no ceasefire in sight. The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is back in West Asia.&nbsp;On Nov 5, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/blinken-makes-surprise-west-bank-visit-meets-palestinian-president-abbas-655424">Blinken&nbsp;met the Palestine Authority President Mahmoud Abbas</a> in Ramallah — the de-facto administrative capital of Palestinian territories, and thus&nbsp;a step towards the resumption of US-mediated dialogue towards ceasefire.

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The previous such effort failed last time when Blinken was to ensure a four-way summit between the US President Joe Biden and the leaders of Egypt, Jordan, Palestine Authority.

Biden had then <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spotlight-on-washingtons-waning-political-capital-after-gaza-hospital-blast-sinks-bidens-jordan-summit-648187">returned from West Asia</a> after meeting Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the leaders in Tel Aviv.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Unlike the war in Ukraine, in Gaza, there is no impasse. Israeli troops know in and out of Gaza Strip, having left it just 18 years ago in 2005.&nbsp;Reports in Israeli media suggest that a forward-plan has been prepared if any attempt for ceasefire fails. Washington wants Gaza in Palestine Authority's control, once&nbsp;— or if (and that is a big if)&nbsp;— Israel manages to dismantle Hamas, as is its stated goal.&nbsp;

This is all you need to know from the capitals of Israel and the United States. Here's what else you need to know.&nbsp;

<h2>Beijing, China</h2>

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China's Central Military Commission Vice Chairman Zhang Youxia and Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu arrive for the Beijing Xiangshan Forum on October 30 | Reuters

Delegations from more than&nbsp;100 countries met&nbsp;at a Beijing military forum where Washington was slammed by the host Beijing&nbsp;— apart from Moscow&nbsp;— as a global agent of instability.&nbsp;"The Western policy of steady escalation of the conflict with Russia carries the threat of a direct military clash between nuclear powers, which is fraught with catastrophic consequences,"&nbsp;Russia’s defence minister, Sergei Shoigu said. The view was echoed by&nbsp;Zhang Youxia,&nbsp;the vice chairman of China’s Central Military Commission, who accused&nbsp;"some countries" of "deliberately creating turbulence and interference in other countries’ internal affairs".&nbsp;

The Xiangshan Forum is usually&nbsp;hosted by China’s defence minister but occurred without one as, Li Shangfu, was fired last week without explanation following a nearly two-month absence.&nbsp;

<h2>Nairobi, Kenya</h2>

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Britain's King Charles sits on the beach with community elders during a visit to the Kuruwitu Marine Conservation Reserve as part of his state visit to Kenya | Reuters

The colonial-era abuses committed in the name of Elizabeth II, then the Queen of England, came back to demand their place in history this week. King Charles III faced scrutiny for his reluctance to offer restitution or a comprehensive apology. He met with families and representatives of Kenya's independence movement, attempting to address these concerns in Nairobi.&nbsp;

Kenyans expressed disappointment in King Charles's "greatest sorrow and deepest regret" statement regarding colonial atrocities committed by British forces, considering it insufficient. President William Ruto described Britain's colonial suppression of Kenya's freedom movement as "monstrous in its cruelty."

The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) maintains that during the 1952–1960 Mau Mau uprising, also known as "the emergency," approximately 90,000 Kenyans were killed or injured, with 160,000 imprisoned, many enduring torture. UN investigators noted that British colonialists also violated the human rights of hundreds of thousands in western Kenya over decades through actions like homicides, sexual assault, and land theft.

<h2>Dhaka, Bangladesh</h2>

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Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina | Reuters

Nineteen. That's the number of reported assassination attempts the world's longest-serving female head of the state, Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has reportedly faced so far. But in the recent past, armed supporters of the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) have clashed with the security forces. The BNP has vowed to boycott the election as they had in 2014 and 2018 unless a caretaker government&nbsp;— just like the one which has been formed in Pakistan before scheduled February elections&nbsp;— is formed by Hasina's government.&nbsp;

But all is not well as Hasina suggests. More than 100,000 people took to the streets in the latest protest against Sheikh Hasina over the weekend.

The western media has reported that the country has taken "an authoritarian turn" under Hasina and her Awami League party; a charge Hasina's party has denied.&nbsp;

The last two elections were condemned by the United States, European Union and others for irregularities, including stuffed ballot boxes.

She won 84 per cent and 82 per cent of the vote&nbsp;respectively.

Hasina told TIME magazine she is confident that Bangladesh will elect her again in January polls.&nbsp;

Bangladesh is the largest single contributor to United Nations peacekeepers and regularly joins exercises with the US Indo-Pacific Command.

Under Hasina, Bangladesh has gone from struggling to feed its people to a food exporter with a GDP rising from $71 billion in 2006 to $460 billion in 2022, making it South Asia’s second largest economy after India.

Having already won more elections than Britain's Margaret Thatcher or India's Indira Gandhi, Hasina is determined that she will win again.&nbsp; 
 
"I am confident that my people are with me."

The death toll due to the raging Israel-Hamas war is nearing 11,000 at the time of filing The Capitals this week, and is set to rise further with no ceasefire in sight.

The death toll due to the raging Israel-Hamas war is nearing 11,000 at the time of filing The Capitals this week, and is set to rise further with no ceasefire in sight. The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is back in West Asia. On Nov 5, Blinken met the Palestine Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah — the de-facto administrative capital of Palestinian territories, and thus a step towards the resumption of US-mediated dialogue towards ceasefire. The previous such effort failed last time when Blinken was to ensure a four-way summit between the US President Joe Biden and the leaders of Egypt, Jordan, Palestine Authority. Biden had then returned from West Asia after meeting Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the leaders in Tel Aviv. Unlike the war in Ukraine, in Gaza, there is no impasse. Israeli troops know in and out of Gaza Strip, having left it just 18 years ago in 2005. Reports in Israeli media suggest that a forward-plan has been prepared if any attempt for ceasefire fails. Washington wants Gaza in Palestine Authority's control, once — or if (and that is a big if) — Israel manages to dismantle Hamas, as is its stated goal. This is all you need to know from the capitals of Israel and the United States. Here's what else you need to know. Beijing, China China's Central Military Commission Vice Chairman Zhang Youxia and Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu arrive for the Beijing Xiangshan Forum on October 30 | Reuters Delegations from more than 100 countries met at a Beijing military forum where Washington was slammed by the host Beijing — apart from Moscow — as a global agent of instability. "The Western policy of steady escalation of the conflict with Russia carries the threat of a direct military clash between nuclear powers, which is fraught with catastrophic consequences," Russia’s defence minister, Sergei Shoigu said. The view was echoed by Zhang Youxia, the vice chairman of China’s Central Military Commission, who accused "some countries" of "deliberately creating turbulence and interference in other countries’ internal affairs". The Xiangshan Forum is usually hosted by China’s defence minister but occurred without one as, Li Shangfu, was fired last week without explanation following a nearly two-month absence. Nairobi, Kenya Britain's King Charles sits on the beach with community elders during a visit to the Kuruwitu Marine Conservation Reserve as part of his state visit to Kenya | Reuters The colonial-era abuses committed in the name of Elizabeth II, then the Queen of England, came back to demand their place in history this week. King Charles III faced scrutiny for his reluctance to offer restitution or a comprehensive apology. He met with families and representatives of Kenya's independence movement, attempting to address these concerns in Nairobi. Kenyans expressed disappointment in King Charles's "greatest sorrow and deepest regret" statement regarding colonial atrocities committed by British forces, considering it insufficient. President William Ruto described Britain's colonial suppression of Kenya's freedom movement as "monstrous in its cruelty." The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) maintains that during the 1952–1960 Mau Mau uprising, also known as "the emergency," approximately 90,000 Kenyans were killed or injured, with 160,000 imprisoned, many enduring torture. UN investigators noted that British colonialists also violated the human rights of hundreds of thousands in western Kenya over decades through actions like homicides, sexual assault, and land theft. Dhaka, Bangladesh Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina | Reuters Nineteen. That's the number of reported assassination attempts the world's longest-serving female head of the state, Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has reportedly faced so far. But in the recent past, armed supporters of the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) have clashed with the security forces. The BNP has vowed to boycott the election as they had in 2014 and 2018 unless a caretaker government — just like the one which has been formed in Pakistan before scheduled February elections — is formed by Hasina's government. But all is not well as Hasina suggests. More than 100,000 people took to the streets in the latest protest against Sheikh Hasina over the weekend. The western media has reported that the country has taken "an authoritarian turn" under Hasina and her Awami League party; a charge Hasina's party has denied. The last two elections were condemned by the United States, European Union and others for irregularities, including stuffed ballot boxes. She won 84 per cent and 82 per cent of the vote respectively. Hasina told TIME magazine she is confident that Bangladesh will elect her again in January polls. Bangladesh is the largest single contributor to United Nations peacekeepers and regularly joins exercises with the US Indo-Pacific Command. Under Hasina, Bangladesh has gone from struggling to feed its people to a food exporter with a GDP rising from $71 billion in 2006 to $460 billion in 2022, making it South Asia’s second largest economy after India. Having already won more elections than Britain's Margaret Thatcher or India's Indira Gandhi, Hasina is determined that she will win again. "I am confident that my people are with me."

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The supporters of Bangladesh's opposition party Bangladesh nationalist party or BNP continue with their demand of Prime Minister Sheik Hasina's resignation and a caretaker government.

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Bangladesh: Protests, violence, vandalism continue on the streets of Dhaka

In Bangladesh violent protests have entered the third day as supporters of the opposition BNP stepped up their demand for Prime Minister Shiekh Hasina to resign and make way for a neutral caretaker government to conduct the elections as the blockade by the opposition continues.

Bangladesh: Opposition workers, supporters set vehicles ablaze amid violence

Thousands of garment workers in Bangladesh took to the streets on Monday (Oct 30) in protests that resulted in factory vandalism and clashes with security forces.

They were demanding a nearly threefold increase in the minimum wage, as conditions for many workers remain challenging in this major global garment exporter, reported AFP.

The protests unfolded in key industrial areas. At least 10,000 workers in Gazipur, Bangladesh's largest industrial city, left their shifts to participate, while another 7,000 workers protested in the central towns of Ashulia and Hemayetpur.

The garment union leader of the Ashulia region contested the police figures, suggesting that the total number of protesters was closer to 100,000.

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<h2>Factory vandalism and clashes with police</h2>

During the demonstrations, protesters resorted to vandalising factories and attempting to compel other workers to join their cause.

According to Sarwar Alam, the chief of the industrial police unit in Gazipur who spoke to AFP, at least 40 factories were damaged as protesters smashed windows and furniture. Security forces responded by firing tear gas and sound grenades to disperse the workers.

Despite being one of the world's leading garment exporters, Bangladesh's workers have been grappling with meager wages.

The basic monthly wage for these workers is a mere 8,300 taka ($75). Protests erupted after the manufacturers' association offered a 25 per cent wage increase, falling significantly short of the unions' demand for a new monthly minimum wage of 23,000 taka ($208).

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Prime Minister Hasina's government established a panel this year to address the minimum wage issue. Nevertheless, unions argue that influential manufacturers, some of whom are ministers and lawmakers, have historically influenced minimum wage negotiations.

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Thousands of garment workers in Bangladesh took to the streets on Monday (Oct 30) in protests that resulted in factory vandalism and clashes with security forces.

Thousands of garment workers in Bangladesh took to the streets on Monday (Oct 30) in protests that resulted in factory vandalism and clashes with security forces. They were demanding a nearly threefold increase in the minimum wage, as conditions for many workers remain challenging in this major global garment exporter, reported AFP. The protests unfolded in key industrial areas. At least 10,000 workers in Gazipur, Bangladesh's largest industrial city, left their shifts to participate, while another 7,000 workers protested in the central towns of Ashulia and Hemayetpur. The garment union leader of the Ashulia region contested the police figures, suggesting that the total number of protesters was closer to 100,000. Also read | Bangladesh opposition leader arrested from Dhaka home after clashes at BNP rally Factory vandalism and clashes with police During the demonstrations, protesters resorted to vandalising factories and attempting to compel other workers to join their cause. According to Sarwar Alam, the chief of the industrial police unit in Gazipur who spoke to AFP, at least 40 factories were damaged as protesters smashed windows and furniture. Security forces responded by firing tear gas and sound grenades to disperse the workers. Despite being one of the world's leading garment exporters, Bangladesh's workers have been grappling with meager wages. The basic monthly wage for these workers is a mere 8,300 taka ($75). Protests erupted after the manufacturers' association offered a 25 per cent wage increase, falling significantly short of the unions' demand for a new monthly minimum wage of 23,000 taka ($208). Also watch | Bangladesh charges opposition leader with murder Prime Minister Hasina's government established a panel this year to address the minimum wage issue. Nevertheless, unions argue that influential manufacturers, some of whom are ministers and lawmakers, have historically influenced minimum wage negotiations. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Bangladesh: Thousands of garment workers damage 40 factories during strike for fair wages

French President Emmanuel Macron was in Dhaka earlier this week, where he signed a major aircraft deal with his Bangladeshi counter. This visit comes days after Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov travelled to the country. The bigger picture shows global powers - both the West and Russia jostling for inroads into Bangladesh, even as China makes its presence felt in the region.

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A huge fire gutted several hundreds shops at a market in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka, but there were no casualties as the blaze swept through the area in the early hours of Thursday (September 14) before stores opened. It took six hours for military forces and firefighters to contain the blaze, which spread quickly in the Mohammadpur market due to the large amount of flammable items such as cooking oil and plastics, officials said.

Bangladesh fire: Hundreds of shops gutted in market fire in Bangladesh's Dhaka

French President Emmanuel Macron reached Dhaka last night at the invitation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on a bilateral tour to Bangladesh after attending the G-20 Summit in New Delhi. This is the first visit from a French president to Bangladesh in 33 years.

French President Emmanuel Macron reaches Dhaka for bilateral tour to Bangladesh

In the most recent daily count, hospitals in Bangladesh reported 2,711 new cases of dengue fever, bringing the year's total number of illnesses to 57,127. According to information released by the Directorate General of Health Services, the mosquito-borne illness killed 12 more individuals in the 24 hours prior to Wednesday morning, bringing the total number of fatalities to 273 overall.

Bangladesh: Dhaka witnesses record death toll after dengue outbreak

The Chairman of Bangladesh's main Opposition party and his wife have been sentenced to jail. The political tensions in the nation remain high amidst elections scheduled for later this year. He has been sentenced to nine years in jail while his wife has been sentenced to three years. Watch to know more in this interview with former diplomat Shamsher Chowdhury.

Bangladesh's exiled acting opposition chief Tarique Rahman sentenced to jail

Fresh clashes broke out in Dhaka as the activists from the main opposition party Bangladesh Nationalist Party demanded the resignation of the ruling government. The incident reported one death and 50 injuries this is as per the local media reports. As of now the supporters of the BNP clashed with the ruling party student Wing that is Bangladesh Chatra League in the capital city of Dhaka.

Bangladesh Nationalist Party demands government resignation

The capital city of Dhaka witnessed massive protests by the opposition parties who demanded prime minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation to ensure free and fair elections in January next year. The protestors headed by Bangladesh Nationalist Party saw the largest turnouts in recent times with thousands of supporters hitting the streets.

Thousands of supporters rally in Dhaka as opposition demands Hasina's resignation

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Dhaka South City Corporation will levy a tax on multiple marriages. Men will have to pay up to $467 for polygamy. This is a progressive step for a Muslim majority like Bangladesh but is the tax deterrent enough? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Dhaka to impose tax on multiple marriages

In the 6th Indian Ocean Conference, 2023, External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar said, "This is the sixth conference and over this period has evolved a lot. It is actually the premier platform to bring together all the countries of the Indian Ocean.

Committed to the well-being of Indian Ocean countries: Indian EAM S Jaishankar in Dhaka

In the 6th Indian Ocean Conference, 2023, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar said, "This is the sixth conference and over this period has evolved a lot. It is actually the premier platform to bring together all the countries of the Indian Ocean.

An ideal city needs surface water in at least 15% of its area. But with globalisation and overcrowding at play, cities are far below the required levels. like the capital of Bangladesh. In the past in 20 years, the city has lost 70% of its water to concrete jungle.

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27 hours after massive fire broke out at a popular shopping centre in Dhaka, firefighters with the help of military personnel managed to extinguish the blaze. This is the second such incident reported in Bangladesh's capital in the last two weeks.

Bangladesh: Massive fire in popular shopping centre in Dhaka, 30 injured

Over 1,000 shops were gutted in a fire&nbsp;at the New Supermarket in Dhaka, Bangladesh&nbsp;early on Saturday. Many traders are in despair as they lost everything they owned in the massive blaze, the cause of which is still not ascertained.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Firefighters battled the blaze for many hours and entered the building through the roof in an effort to limit the fire's damage. Some firefighters fell sick due to&nbsp;smoke inhalation.

Personnel from the police, Border Guard Bangladesh, the fire service, the Rapid Action Battalion, the army, the air force, and the water-carrying vehicles, joined hands to extinguish the blaze.&nbsp;

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The fire started on the market's second floor, according to director general of the Fire Service and Civil Defence Brig Gen Md Main Uddin. The market's second and third levels sustained the heaviest damage.

Desperate traders were seen putting their lives in danger to protect their possessions. Traders along with their staffers hurriedly attempted to save whatever things they could from their stores without wearing any form of safety equipment.

Shop owners and employees were assisted in salvaging their belongings by firefighters and representatives of other law enforcement authorities.

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A shop owner said there were more than 1,000 shops, mostly clothing stores, in the South Building of the market, and there are about 500 shops on the first and second floors.

Some vendors did succeed in getting their shop items out of the market.&nbsp;

"It was 6:30am when I came to know that there was a fire in the market. It was impossible for me to shift so many goods alone. I do not even know the people who were helping me get my belongings out. Without them, it would have been impossible to save my belongings,” said Asif, a trader with shop on the first floor.

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“My shop is on the ground floor. There is no fire there, but due to the heat, it was not possible to stay there for long. Moreover, it was not possible to go there due to the accumulation of hot water on the ground floor,” he added.

“My shop, my goods, my livelihood – all gone,” inconsolable Abdul Malek, another owner at the New Supermarket said, “What do I do now?” he had just stocked up for the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr sales which had already started off quite well.

Meanwhile, in order to determine whether there was any conspiracy behind the blaze to sow discord prior to the elections that are scheduled for early next year, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina ordered a comprehensive probe. 
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Over 1,000 shops were gutted in a fire at the New Supermarket in Dhaka, Bangladesh early on Saturday. Many traders are in despair as they lost everything they owned in the massive blaze, the cause of which is still not ascertained.

Over 1,000 shops were gutted in a fire at the New Supermarket in Dhaka, Bangladesh early on Saturday. Many traders are in despair as they lost everything they owned in the massive blaze, the cause of which is still not ascertained. Firefighters battled the blaze for many hours and entered the building through the roof in an effort to limit the fire's damage. Some firefighters fell sick due to smoke inhalation. Personnel from the police, Border Guard Bangladesh, the fire service, the Rapid Action Battalion, the army, the air force, and the water-carrying vehicles, joined hands to extinguish the blaze. Also Read | US: Train carrying hazardous material derails in Maine due to track washout The fire started on the market's second floor, according to director general of the Fire Service and Civil Defence Brig Gen Md Main Uddin. The market's second and third levels sustained the heaviest damage. Desperate traders were seen putting their lives in danger to protect their possessions. Traders along with their staffers hurriedly attempted to save whatever things they could from their stores without wearing any form of safety equipment. Shop owners and employees were assisted in salvaging their belongings by firefighters and representatives of other law enforcement authorities. Also Read | Sudan: Army and RSF clashes leave 56 civilians, dozens of fighters dead A shop owner said there were more than 1,000 shops, mostly clothing stores, in the South Building of the market, and there are about 500 shops on the first and second floors. Some vendors did succeed in getting their shop items out of the market. "It was 6:30am when I came to know that there was a fire in the market. It was impossible for me to shift so many goods alone. I do not even know the people who were helping me get my belongings out. Without them, it would have been impossible to save my belongings,” said Asif, a trader with shop on the first floor. Watch | What is next in Syrian Civil War?; The rapid development of AI | This World × “My shop is on the ground floor. There is no fire there, but due to the heat, it was not possible to stay there for long. Moreover, it was not possible to go there due to the accumulation of hot water on the ground floor,” he added. “My shop, my goods, my livelihood – all gone,” inconsolable Abdul Malek, another owner at the New Supermarket said, “What do I do now?” he had just stocked up for the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr sales which had already started off quite well. Meanwhile, in order to determine whether there was any conspiracy behind the blaze to sow discord prior to the elections that are scheduled for early next year, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina ordered a comprehensive probe. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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At least 19&nbsp;people were killed and 25&nbsp;injured after a speeding bus skidded off the road and fell into a ditch in Bangladesh at 8 am (0200 GMT) on Sunday.

The police said that they expect the death toll to increase as many of the injured were in critical condition.

According to initial reports, the accident happened after the driver lost control and drove the Dhaka-bound bus into the railing of a recently built major expressway in Madaripur and as a result, it tumbled into a 30-foot-deep&nbsp;ditch.

“The accident is believed to have been caused due to reckless driving and mechanical failure of the bus,” bdnews24, a news portal quoted Madaripur Police Superintendent Md Masud Alam as saying.

According to media reports, the bus departed from Khulna's Fultala bus counter at 4 am and was headed to the Shibbari Royal Hotel intersection before leaving for Dhaka.

Three units of fire service are carrying out rescue work, Lima Khanam, duty officer of the Fire Service and Civil Defence Headquarters who is carrying rescue efforts, said.

The officials are yet to identify the dead and the injured.

Md Sabuj Khan, an employee&nbsp;of the Shonadanga bus counter, told The Daily Star newspaper that the Emad Paribahan bus left for Dhaka with more than 43 passengers.

Madaripur Deputy Commissioner Dr Rahima Khaton told Dhaka Tribune newspaper that a probe will be launched to figure out why the accident took place.

Road accidents are common in Bangladesh due to old and badly maintained vehicles and roads, as well as poorly trained drivers.

A highway accident monitor said a record 9,951 people were killed in road accidents in Bangladesh last year.

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At least 19 people were killed and 25 injured after a speeding bus skidded off the road and fell into a ditch in Bangladesh at 8 am (0200 GMT) on Sunday. The police said that they expect the death toll to increase as many of the injured were in critical condition.

At least 19 people were killed and 25 injured after a speeding bus skidded off the road and fell into a ditch in Bangladesh at 8 am (0200 GMT) on Sunday. The police said that they expect the death toll to increase as many of the injured were in critical condition. According to initial reports, the accident happened after the driver lost control and drove the Dhaka-bound bus into the railing of a recently built major expressway in Madaripur and as a result, it tumbled into a 30-foot-deep ditch. “The accident is believed to have been caused due to reckless driving and mechanical failure of the bus,” bdnews24, a news portal quoted Madaripur Police Superintendent Md Masud Alam as saying. According to media reports, the bus departed from Khulna's Fultala bus counter at 4 am and was headed to the Shibbari Royal Hotel intersection before leaving for Dhaka. Three units of fire service are carrying out rescue work, Lima Khanam, duty officer of the Fire Service and Civil Defence Headquarters who is carrying rescue efforts, said. The officials are yet to identify the dead and the injured. Md Sabuj Khan, an employee of the Shonadanga bus counter, told The Daily Star newspaper that the Emad Paribahan bus left for Dhaka with more than 43 passengers. Madaripur Deputy Commissioner Dr Rahima Khaton told Dhaka Tribune newspaper that a probe will be launched to figure out why the accident took place. Road accidents are common in Bangladesh due to old and badly maintained vehicles and roads, as well as poorly trained drivers. A highway accident monitor said a record 9,951 people were killed in road accidents in Bangladesh last year. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Bangladesh: 19 killed, 25 injured after bus skids off road and falls into 30-foot ditch

At least 16 people killed and over 100 others injured on Tuesday in an explosion at a seven-storey building in Bangladesh's capital. The cause of the explosion could not be known immediately.

Breaking News: 16 killed, over 100 injured as explosion rocks Bangladesh's capital

BPL 2023 Live streaming:&nbsp;The ninth season of the Bangladesh Premier League 2023 is scheduled to begin on Friday (January 6). Sylhet Strikers and Chattogram Challengers will square off in the tournament's opening match. In all, 46 games will be played during the 2023 Bangladesh Premier League. The championship will take place on February 16.

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Three locations in three cities—Dhaka, Chattogram, and Sylhet—will host the Bangladesh Premier League&nbsp;BPL 2023. The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka will host the first, third, and fifth phases of league matches as well as the play-off rounds. The remaining league phase games will be placed at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium and Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. The finest Bangladesh players will compete in 46 matches of the Bangladesh Premier League&nbsp;BPL 2023, along with international talents from countries like Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the Netherlands, and Afghanistan.

<h2>Where to watch Bangladesh Premier League BPL 2023 Live Streaming?&nbsp;</h2>

BPL 2023 Live streaming - There will be a live broadcast of the game on the Sony Sports Network in India. The Fancode application and website will stream the game live., fans can also watch BPL 2023 Live updates on WION.

Where will Bangladesh Premier League 2023 be held? 
Bangladesh Premier League 2023&nbsp;will be played in Dhaka at Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, At Sylhet International Cricket Stadium 8.

When will Bangladesh Premier League 2023 matches be Started? – BPL 2023 Date and Time 
Bangladesh Premier League 2023&nbsp;matches will be played on 6th Jan 2023, 2:00 PM.

<h2>What are the venues for the Bangladesh Premier League 2023? – BPL 2023 Venues&nbsp;</h2>

Bangladesh Premier League 2023 -&nbsp;A total of 26 matches will be played in Dhaka at Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, At Sylhet International Cricket Stadium 8 Matches will be played and 12 matches will be played in Chattogram at Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium.&nbsp;

<h2>Bangladesh Premier League - BPL 2023 first match&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>

The first match of the Bangladesh Premier League -&nbsp;BPL 2023 will be played between Chattogram Challengers and Sylhet Strikers and will take place in Dhaka.

<h2>Where to watch live streaming of Bangladesh Premier League BPL 2023?&nbsp;</h2>

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BPL 2023 Live streaming: The ninth season of the Bangladesh Premier League 2023 is scheduled to begin on Friday (January 6). Sylhet Strikers and Chattogram Challengers will square off in the tournament's opening match.

BPL 2023 Live streaming: The ninth season of the Bangladesh Premier League 2023 is scheduled to begin on Friday (January 6). Sylhet Strikers and Chattogram Challengers will square off in the tournament's opening match. In all, 46 games will be played during the 2023 Bangladesh Premier League. The championship will take place on February 16. 2 days to go for the biggest and most anticipated cricket event in Bangladesh, the BPL T20 2023 armed with seven exciting and highly competitive teams. The BPL is, here again, to take your breath away! pic.twitter.com/AL0OfUOt5w — Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) January 4, 2023 × Three locations in three cities—Dhaka, Chattogram, and Sylhet—will host the Bangladesh Premier League BPL 2023. The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka will host the first, third, and fifth phases of league matches as well as the play-off rounds. The remaining league phase games will be placed at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium and Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. The finest Bangladesh players will compete in 46 matches of the Bangladesh Premier League BPL 2023, along with international talents from countries like Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the Netherlands, and Afghanistan. Where to watch Bangladesh Premier League BPL 2023 Live Streaming? BPL 2023 Live streaming - There will be a live broadcast of the game on the Sony Sports Network in India. The Fancode application and website will stream the game live., fans can also watch BPL 2023 Live updates on WION. Where will Bangladesh Premier League 2023 be held? Bangladesh Premier League 2023 will be played in Dhaka at Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, At Sylhet International Cricket Stadium 8. When will Bangladesh Premier League 2023 matches be Started? – BPL 2023 Date and Time Bangladesh Premier League 2023 matches will be played on 6th Jan 2023, 2:00 PM. What are the venues for the Bangladesh Premier League 2023? – BPL 2023 Venues Bangladesh Premier League 2023 - A total of 26 matches will be played in Dhaka at Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, At Sylhet International Cricket Stadium 8 Matches will be played and 12 matches will be played in Chattogram at Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium. Bangladesh Premier League - BPL 2023 first match The first match of the Bangladesh Premier League - BPL 2023 will be played between Chattogram Challengers and Sylhet Strikers and will take place in Dhaka. Where to watch live streaming of Bangladesh Premier League BPL 2023? There will be a live broadcast of the game on the Sony Sports Network in India. The Fancode application and website will stream the game live., fan can also watch BPL 2023 Live updates on WION.

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Day 2 of the ongoing second and final Test between India and Bangladesh has been filled with drama and lots of action on the 22-yard cricket strip. While the day started with India losing both their openers for cheap and No. 3 batter Cheteshwar Pujara also returning to the pavillion before the lunch break, the visitors could've lost another wicket due to a miscommunication between former skipper Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant.

The incident took place on the last ball before lunch with Virat on&nbsp;strike. The right-hander played a&nbsp;flick shot to mid-on and was keen on taking a single. However, Pant sent him back as Kohli somehow managed to reach the crease with a diving effort. It wasn't well received as the senior pro gave a death stare to Pant. Here's the video which has gone viral on social media platforms:

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After the lunch break, Kohli perished soon edging one to the keeper off Taskin Ahmed's delivery. He was&nbsp;dismissed for 24 (73), leaving India tottering at 94 for 4 after Bangladesh managed 227 all-out in 73.5 overs. Following Kohli's dismissal, India have counterattacked -- and rode on their luck -- to be well-placed at 226 for 4 courtesy of an entertaining and unbeaten 132-run fifth-wicket stand between Pant (86 not out) and Shreyas Iyer (58 not out).&nbsp;

With India trailing by only a run, they will rely on Pant-Iyer and their lower-order batters to take their lead beyond the 100-run mark in the final session of the day.

Day 2 of the ongoing second and final Test between India and Bangladesh has been filled with drama and lots of action on the 22-yard cricket strip. While the day started with India losing both their openers for cheap and No.

Day 2 of the ongoing second and final Test between India and Bangladesh has been filled with drama and lots of action on the 22-yard cricket strip. While the day started with India losing both their openers for cheap and No. 3 batter Cheteshwar Pujara also returning to the pavillion before the lunch break, the visitors could've lost another wicket due to a miscommunication between former skipper Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant. The incident took place on the last ball before lunch with Virat on strike. The right-hander played a flick shot to mid-on and was keen on taking a single. However, Pant sent him back as Kohli somehow managed to reach the crease with a diving effort. It wasn't well received as the senior pro gave a death stare to Pant. Here's the video which has gone viral on social media platforms: That Stare from Virat Kohli..! Damn..#INDvsBAN #ViratKohli #RishabhPant pic.twitter.com/LxGsGHZ8wl — Dinne Sudhakar (@Sudhakar0718) December 23, 2022 × Also read: 'Our captain doesn't know....': Ex-Pakistan pacer lashes out at Babar Azam after England whitewash After the lunch break, Kohli perished soon edging one to the keeper off Taskin Ahmed's delivery. He was dismissed for 24 (73), leaving India tottering at 94 for 4 after Bangladesh managed 227 all-out in 73.5 overs. Following Kohli's dismissal, India have counterattacked -- and rode on their luck -- to be well-placed at 226 for 4 courtesy of an entertaining and unbeaten 132-run fifth-wicket stand between Pant (86 not out) and Shreyas Iyer (58 not out). With India trailing by only a run, they will rely on Pant-Iyer and their lower-order batters to take their lead beyond the 100-run mark in the final session of the day.

WATCH: Virat Kohli's death stare to Rishabh Pant goes viral during Day 2 of Dhaka Test

The Dhaka Police's counterterrorism unit has received a seven-day remand to interrogate Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman in their custody.

Bangladesh arrests head of largest Muslim party Shafiqur Rahman

The police in Bangladesh have arrested two main leaders of the Opposition party, the BNP arrests have come a day before the Opposition's planned rally in the capital city of Dhaka to call for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation. Dhaka is witnessing a violent crackdown of the Opposition.

Bangladesh: Two Opposition leaders arrested; arrests ahead of mega anti-govt rally

A cyclone has wreaked havoc in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka. The capital was left inundated as the cyclone made its way through the country and left at least 16 dead.

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At around 11:30 am, some angry students blocked the Farmgate and Bijoy Sarani crossings and protested there for two hours, demanding both a speedy trial for those responsible for the death of their fellow student&nbsp;and safe roadways.&nbsp;

The protesters carried signs that said, "We want justice" and "We want safe roads," New Age reported.

In a news release, the Socialist Chhatra said that their activists were injured in an attack by the ruling party student wing after the protest.

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The general secretary of the Chhatra Front, Sovon Rahman, stated that some of their members took part in the student protest and were waiting for a bus following the rallies in the Farmgate neighbourhood. They were then surrounded by the BCL activists, who began beating them.

Sovon, who identified himself as one of the injured, alleged that the BCL also attacked the bus.

The protests were held after a student, Ali Hossain, was struck and killed by a microbus as he was crossing the street. The driver was later taken into custody after reviewing 37 CCTVs located close to the area.

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Classmates of Ali reported that they'll continue the protest until the victim's death is given due justice.&nbsp;

The students withdrew their demonstrations after police and teachers committed to acting right away in relation to the accident.&nbsp;

However, on Tuesday (Sept 13), the protesters declared they would return to the streets.&nbsp;

Similar instances have occurred earlier as well. It happened in 2018, which also led to protests in the country.&nbsp;

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At around 11:30 am, some angry students blocked the Farmgate and Bijoy Sarani crossings and protested there for two hours, demanding both a speedy trial for those responsible for the death of their fellow student and safe roadways.

At around 11:30 am, some angry students blocked the Farmgate and Bijoy Sarani crossings and protested there for two hours, demanding both a speedy trial for those responsible for the death of their fellow student and safe roadways. The protesters carried signs that said, "We want justice" and "We want safe roads," New Age reported. In a news release, the Socialist Chhatra said that their activists were injured in an attack by the ruling party student wing after the protest. Also read | Bangladesh accuses Myanmar of air incursions, breaking international laws The general secretary of the Chhatra Front, Sovon Rahman, stated that some of their members took part in the student protest and were waiting for a bus following the rallies in the Farmgate neighbourhood. They were then surrounded by the BCL activists, who began beating them. Sovon, who identified himself as one of the injured, alleged that the BCL also attacked the bus. The protests were held after a student, Ali Hossain, was struck and killed by a microbus as he was crossing the street. The driver was later taken into custody after reviewing 37 CCTVs located close to the area. Also read | Sheikh Hasina in India: Renewing friendship between neighbours Classmates of Ali reported that they'll continue the protest until the victim's death is given due justice. The students withdrew their demonstrations after police and teachers committed to acting right away in relation to the accident. However, on Tuesday (Sept 13), the protesters declared they would return to the streets. Similar instances have occurred earlier as well. It happened in 2018, which also led to protests in the country. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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