"As a result of the negotiation process, 95 Russian servicemen were returned from territory controlled by the Kyiv regime," the Russian defence ministry said. "In return, 95 Ukrainian army prisoners of war were handed over," it said. The last reported swap was in September, when 206 POWs were exchanged, in a deal also mediated by the UAE. Earlier Friday, Kyiv said it had received the bodies of 501 soldiers killed fighting Russian forces, mainly in eastern Ukraine, as a result of repatriation measures. Russian lawmaker Shamsail Saraliyev told the RBK media outlet that Russia received 89 bodies of its soldiers in return.

Outsourcing employees of government institutions staged a protest by blocking the Dhaka’s Shahbagh intersection from 10am on Saturday, Oct 19, 2024, demanding the nationalisation of their jobs. Outsourcing employees of government institutions have left Dhaka’s Shahbagh after seven hours of protest, giving a 15-day deadline for their demands to be met. Following the meeting, Bangladesh Outsourcing Employees Welfare Association President Mahbubur Rahman Anis announced the suspension of the demonstration. Mahbubur said, “The chief advisor’s press secretary assured us that they would work to fulfil our demands as soon as possible. The outsourcing employees had blocked the Shahbagh intersection from 10am on Saturday, leading to severe traffic disruptions in the surrounding areas.

An Israeli Apache attack helicopter flies at sunrise, amid cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, as seen from as seen from Nahariya, northern Israel, October 19, 2024. REUTERS/Gonzalo FuentesAn Israeli Apache attack helicopter flies at sunrise, amid cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, as seen from as seen from Nahariya, northern Israel, October 19, 2024. REUTERS/Gonzalo FuentesIsraeli strikes pummelled Beirut's southern suburbs on Saturday as Lebanese armed group Hezbollah fired salvos of rockets at northern Israel, with one drone directed at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's holiday home, his spokesman said. Hezbollah by Saturday evening had claimed at least 20 attacks on Israeli military targets that day, all of them with salvos of rockets. In northern Israel, some of the rockets were intercepted but one hit a residential building, police said.

Dr Kamal Hossain speaks about the constitution, judiciary and law and order, a party leader saysGono Forum Member Secretary Mizanur Rahman says the dialogue with Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus was effective. The 10-strong Gono Forum delegation advised on a number of issues, including the election system, price hike and control, restoration of law and order and formation of an independent Election Commission, he said. Montu emphasised Gono Forum's commitment to a free and fair election, saying, "This is the people's government. We will collaborate with the interim administration for a fair election and share our thoughts on any concerns from the chief advisor." Montu said a free and fair election demands a search committee or a similar body to appoint qualified people to avoid issues that emerged in the past.

The notice guarantees confidentiality for all informants and invites submissions of documents, photos, or any relevant media related to the eventsThe International Crimes Tribunal’s investigation agency has issued a public notice, seeking information on the alleged 'massacre' during the Anti-discrimination Student Movement in July and August. The notice guarantees confidentiality for all informants and invites submissions of documents, photos, or any relevant media related to the events. The public is encouraged to share any information on killings, severe injuries, arson, looting, or other crimes occurred during that time, said the notification. On Aug 5, Awami League chief Hasina resigned her premiership and fled to India in the face of a civil uprising. The tribunal has ordered them to appear in court by Nov 18.

DHAKA, Oct 19, 2024 (BSS)—Bangladesh saw a golden opportunity to win their first ever Test series against South Africa given the visitors’ dismal record in Sub-continent. South Africa might have never lost a Test to Bangladesh but they couldn’t register any victory on Sub-continent in the last 10 years. The two teams, so far, played 14 Tests between them with South Africa winning 12. “South Africa has that (record of not winning in sub-continent in last ten years) hanging over their head but they are a resilient team. The South Africa series will mark Simmons’ first assignment with Bangladesh after he replaced Chandika Hathurusingha.

TEHRAN, Oct 19, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that Hamas was alive and will survive despite the death of its leader Yahya Sinwar in an Israeli military operation in Gaza. "His loss is certainly painful for the resistance front" against Israel, "but it will not end at all with the martyrdom of Sinwar", Khamenei said. The Palestinian Islamist movement "Hamas is alive and will remain alive", he said in a statement. "He stood with unwavering determination against the cruel and aggressive enemy and slapped them with tact and courage," he added. Sinwar, long a man in the shadows, took over as head of Hamas after the killing in July of its leader, Ismail Haniyeh, in the Iranian capital Tehran.

Here’s a look at Oct. 18, 2024, results for each game:Mega Millions04-09-26-39-58, Mega Ball: 23, Megaplier: 4Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here. Daily 3Midday: 7-9-8Evening: 4-7-7Check Daily 3 payouts and previous drawings here. Daily Derby1st:12 Lucky Charms-2nd:9 Winning Spirit-3rd:2 Lucky Star, Race Time: 1:46.77Check Daily Derby payouts and previous drawings here. Fantasy 508-13-14-26-35Check Fantasy 5 payouts and previous drawings here. Daily 45-3-9-1Check Daily 4 payouts and previous drawings here.

General Daily Insight for October 19, 2024 We can let shocking events roll off our backs. Aries March 21 – April 19 Drastic changes could impact your internal balance. Libra September 23 – October 22 You’re letting go of feelings that once had a hold on you. Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 You’re changing how you remain consistent — as paradoxical as that sounds. Capricorn December 22 – January 19 Having fun on a normal day shouldn’t be a crime!

What we know about the killing of Hamas chief Yahya SinwarJERUSALEM, Oct 19, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - The Israeli military announced the death of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, mastermind of the attack on October 7, 2023, after a group of soldiers killed him in a surprise firefight in southern Gaza's Rafah. -According to the Israeli military, Sinwar met his end at the hands of a routine patrol on Wednesday. Footage released by the military showed Sinwar covered in dust sitting in an armchair staring down a drone as the device entered the house devastated by strikes. - No hostages -Sinwar had not been seen in public since the war erupted with the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Hamas later confirmed its leader's death, saying it would take strength from the killing of Sinwar.

The fourth round of dialogue begins at the State Guest House JamunaCA Yunus set to hear on state reform at dialogue againChief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has resumed dialogue with several political parties and alliances to give an ear to notions on state reform. The fourth round of the dialogue kicked off at the State Guest House Jamuna at 3pm on Saturday, said the advisor's Deputy Press Secretary Mohammad Abul Kalam Azad Majumder. Yunus initiated the dialogue with the Gono Forum delegation, led by its chief Dr Kamal Hossain. This will be the chief advisor's fourth round of dialogue with political parties. Jatiya Party, the opposition party of the previous government, however, did not get the call this time as well.

Central York's Week 9 game against Archbishop Hoban wasn't supposed to happen. "It all came about because we had a Week 9 bye, the way that our league set it up," Central York coach Gerry Yonchiuk said. Week 9 football scores:Central York drops interstate bout to Ohio's Archbishop HobanYAIAA soccer tournament:Boys and girls final matchups setYonchiuk was apprehensive about a potential furlough so close to the postseason. According to the coach, he and Central York athletic director Dan Hagerman scoured through potential opponents from seven different states. They sent out requests to state coaches associations, as well as any individual team that might be open to visit York.

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The protest halts vehicle movement in the neighbourhood and causes severe traffic congestionOutsourcing employees of government institutions have launched a protest by blocking the road in Dhaka’s Shahbagh intersection, demanding the nationalisation of their jobs. The protest halted vehicle movement in the neighbourhood surrounding the Shahbagh intersection, causing severe traffic congestion. The outsourcing workers kicked off the protest by blocking the road at 10am on Saturday. The employees of various government agencies have been demonstrating for a long time demanding the abolition of the outsourcing policy and the nationalisation of jobs by relaxing the age limit and retaining those appointed through outsourcing and working daily basis and in projects. Shahbagh Police Station chief Khalid Mansoor told bdnews24.com, "Outsourcing workers of different institutions have taken up a position at Shahbagh intersection demanding job nationalisation.

Mufti Abdul Malek, an Islamic law and Hadith scholar, has been appointed as the Khatib of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque. He replaces Waliur Rahman, who took the reins after Khatib Ruhul Amin disappeared following the fall of the Awami League government on Aug 5. After the overthrow of the Awami League government by a student-led mass uprising, the then Khatib Ruhul Amin went into hiding. On Sept 20, Ruhul Amin suddenly reappeared at Baitul Mukarram, sparking tensions among devotees during Jummah prayers at the mosque. The religious affairs ministry suspended Khatib Ruhul Amin two days after the incident.