Bangladesh ranks as fastest growing economy in Asia-Pacific
Bangladesh has been named the fastest growing economy in the Asia-Pacific economies, out of 32 countries, according to the latest report published (as of June 2023) by World Economics.
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How Khurushkul housing changed the lives of climate refugees in Cox’s Bazar
Zaber Mia and his wife Jusna Begum lost their home in Cox's Bazar to a cyclone nearly 10 years ago, and they had been living miserable lives ever since.
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Month of mourning begins Tuesday
The month of mourning begins Tuesday commemorating the brutal assassination of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and most of his family members on August 15, 1975.
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Quran set on fire at protest outside Swedish parliament
Two men set the Quran alight outside parliament in Stockholm on Monday, an AFP reporter saw, at a protest similar to previous ones that have sparked tensions between Sweden and Middle Eastern countries.
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14-party alliance to launch weeklong programs against BNP
The 14-party alliance led by ruling Awami League has declared a week-long rally, protest march, and human chain from next Wednesday to build public awareness against the BNP Jamaat's violence and anti-state conspiracy.
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BNP: New programs after discussions with coalition partners
The BNP on Monday reiterated that its activists would not leave the streets until its demand for the resignation of the government is met, but the party refrained from announcing any new programs until holding discussions with its coalition partners.
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