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To all the news buffs out there enjoying the weekend, spare us just a few minutes to get you updated on the latest stories today. If you are looking for special stories, especially on tech issues, head to our weekend publication Toggle.

In other news, The World Bank today approved a $250 million loan for Bangladesh to strengthen environment management and promote private sector participation in green investment and the world's first intra-nasal Covid vaccine developed by India got the approval from the country's Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation for restricted use.

Woman dies after being hit and dragged by car at DU

Photo: Prabir Das

In a freak accident, a woman was hit by a private car and dragged around for several hundred yards on Dhaka University (DU) campus this afternoon. She was left critically injured and later died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital. The person who was driving the car is a former teacher of DU. Witnesses seized the car and beat up the driver. He, too, was taken to DMCH for treatment. Read more: Woman dies after being hit by car and dragged thru DU campus

BNP rally in Rajshahi

With just a day left for the divisional rally in Rajshahi and a transport strike underway, leaders and activists are heading to the city through alternative means. Many took the train to reach Rajshahi in preparation for tomorrow's rally. A number of BNP activists said they faced questions from policemen on their way to Rajshahi. Meanwhile, BNP leaders and activists in Bogura today alleged that they faced obstructions from police on their way to Rajshahi to attend the party's divisional rally tomorrow.

'Made in Bangladesh' Hyundai cars

The Hyundai Manufacturing Plant was recently established by Fair Technology at Bangabandhu Hi-Tech Park in Gazipur's Kaliakoir. And they are full of good news for consumers in Bangladesh. They unveiled Hyundai's new Creta 2023 SUV in the Bangladesh market. 

And in more exciting news, 'Made in Bangladesh' Hyundai passenger vehicles will hit the road early next year.

Vehicle ploughs into restaurant killing 5

In yet another instance of freak road accidents in Bangladesh, a vehicle ploughed into a restaurant in Jashore today killing five people. The accident took place around 7:30am at Bagaritola area after the driver of the covered van lost control of the vehicle. The victims were having breakfast at the restaurant and died on the spot. 

Final 16 taking shape

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Three spots up for grabs tonight ahead of the start of the World Cup Round of 16 from tomorrow. Head to our sports page for all the latest updates. Today Portugal will face South Korea. South Korea must beat the 2016 European champions - as they did at the 2002 World Cup on home soil - and hope that the result of the other final Group H match between Ghana and Uruguay goes their way too. We predict the match will go in Portugal's favour 2-1. Meanwhile Brazil will meet Cameroon on the field today. Brazil coach Tite is expected to rotate his World Cup squad for their final Group G match against Cameroon.