Midday Brief, Wednesday, July 31, 2019

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Here are the news headlines so far on July 31, 2019



National

Majority don’t pay income tax: NBR

RU journalism students go on hunger strike for exam-results

Rifat murder: Deadline for police report extended

BB unveils monetary policy with a word of caution

Dengue situation may linger till Sept: DGHS

Cop dies of dengue in Dhaka

6 die while cleaning septic tank in Joypurhat

Pay from govt fund: Municipality employees protest for 18th day

HC asks for govt explanation on ensuring security in court

Pasteurised milk: 11 more companies get SC clearance

Pvt cars, CNG rickshaws, taxis can't be requisitioned by cops: HC

World



35 killed in Afghanistan highway blast

2 dead, 2 wounded in shooting at Walmart in Mississippi

3 ‘JMB’ men held in Assam

Indian, Pak troops exchange fire at Kashmir LOC

Sports



Shafiul dismisses Fernando early

The Ashes: Three key battles

Root and Paine's different paths to Ashes captaincy

England seek a 'double' as Australia eye Ashes history

Shakib signs for Rangpur Riders