All posts tagged "Bangladesh"

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  Environment

  8th World Air Quality Report Is Out : Pakistan Leads List As Most Polluted Country, India In Sixth Spot ; Cities – Delhi At Fourth Spot

  According to the report, only 13 countries or territories -- French Polynesia, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Barbados, New Caledonia, Iceland, Bermuda,...

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  World Watch

  You see huge crowds at Jamaat rallies. But that hasn’t translated to votes. BNP’s remarkable results reflect the Bangladeshi people’s determination not to allow Pakistan-backed radicals like Jamaat coming to power – Taslima Nasrin, Author, Bangladesh

  The Lajja author expressed hopes that the political as well as law and order situation in the country will change for the better under...

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  World Watch

  We want to turn this country into a safe land for every citizen. Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, Christians — regardless of party, opinion, religion, or ethnicity — whether living in the hills or the plains, this country belongs to all of us – Tarique Rahman, Newly Elected , Bangladesh Prime Minister

  In his maiden televised address to the nation after assuming office, 60-year-old Rahman outlined his government's priorities and said that improving the...

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  National

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi Invites Newly Elected Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman To Visit India

  The invitation was extended to Rahman through a letter handed over by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who called on Rahman in...

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  World Watch

  I call upon everyone, regardless of party, creed, religion, caste and gender, to continue the struggle to build a just, humane, and democratic Bangladesh. With this appeal, I bid farewell with great optimism – Muhammad Yunus

  In his farewell address to the nation, Yunus said that at the end of his regime's rule, "Today's Bangladesh is confident, active,...

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  World Watch

  Bangladesh Inks Trade Deal With United States, Secures A Reduced 19% Tariffs; Muhammad Yunus Announces On X

  Yunus, known for his pro-US stance, said the deal was reached after nine months of negotiations since April last year

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  Opinion

  Bangladesh: Future Engulfed In Turmoil And Uncertainty

  Policy makers in India are aware of the changing dynamics in Bangladesh. An Indian parliamentary panel said developments in Bangladesh pose "the...

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  National

  Army’s Plea Against Multi-Speciality Hospital Overlooking A Military Camp Near Indo-Bangladesh Border Heard By Supreme Court

  The Army, which initially objected to the no-objection certificate granted to the private company by the Jorhat Development Authority for constructing the...

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  World Watch

  #Bangladesh : Late Prime Minister Khaleda Zia’s Son Tarique Rahman Appointed BNP Chairman

  Rahman, who returned to Bangladesh on December 25 after 17 years of self-exile in London, was appointed the chairman after the post...

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  National

  The Census will bring more unfortunate news for Assam. The number of Bangladeshi Muslims will touch nearly 40 per cent (of total state’s population) – Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam , Chief Minister

  According to the 2011 Census, Assam had 1.07 crore Muslims (34.22 per cent) and 1.92 crore Hindus (61.47 per cent) out of...