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2022

Long passenger train breaks world record

GBNEWS24DESK// The world's longest passenger train -- an assembly of 100 connected coaches measuring nearly two kilometres -- wound through breath-taking scenery in the Swiss Alps Saturday. The Rhaetian Railway (RhB) announced…

South Korea mourns as death toll rises to 153

GBNEWS24DESK// More than 150 people were killed in a stampede at a Halloween event in central Seoul, officials said yesterday, with South Korea's president vowing a full investigation into one of the country's worst-ever disasters.…

Pry schools: Govt plans 1 shift for all

GBNEWS24DESK// The government is making a plan to have only one shift at all primary schools, said Aminul Islam Khan, the senior secretary of the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education, yesterday. Implementation of the plan will begin…

A great loss for the nation

GBNEWS24DESK// Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said the death of Syeda Sajeda Chowdhury is a great loss not only for Awami League but also for the nation. The PM said this in a discussion over a condolence motion placed in the…

Kolkata queues for two hours to watch ‘Hawa’

Chanchal Chowdhury, who is currently attending the fourth Bangladesh Film Festival in Kolkata, shared a video showing the long queues outside of Nandan-1 film centre, as audiences lined up to catch the 1 pm show of "Hawa". …

Ustad Zakir Hussain receives Aga Khan Music Award

GBNEWS24DESK// Acclaimed Indian tabla player Ustad Zakir Hussain has received prestigious Aga Khan Music Award in lifetime achievement category for his enduring contributions to the musical heritage of humanity at a ceremony at Muscat in…

5 films to get in the spirit for spooky season

GBNEWS24DESK// While the weather might not have any hints of fall, it is officially spooky season. Halloween is just around the corner and what better way to get into the spirit of the season, than watching horror movies? With that…

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