日: 2021-03-26

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The making of a megacity: how Dhaka transformed in 50 years of Bangladesh

In the half century since independence, the capital has grown from peaceful town to economic hub. But does it live up to the dreams of those still flocking to work there?‘Bangladesh has come a long way’: people of Dhaka on half a century of independenc…

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UK Covid: percentage testing positive in England levels off but cases rise in Scotland; R number up slightly – as it happened

Covid cases plateau in England and Northern Ireland but rise in Scotland over the last week; UK’s R number up to 07-0.9. This live blog is now closed – please follow the global coronavirus live blog for latest updatesHow AstraZeneca vaccine became a po…

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