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Asean to intensify talks on code for South China Sea

Indonesia plans to intensify talks with China and other Southeast Asian countries to finalize a code of conduct (COC) for the disputed South China Sea, its foreign minister said on Saturday, amid escalating tensions in the strategic waterway.

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Asean foreign ministers pose for group photos during the 32nd Asean Coordinating Council (ACC) meeting at the Asean Secretariat in Jakarta on February 3, 2023 Reuters

Europe in crossfire of US-China economic rivalry

The economic confrontation between the United States and China has put Europe in the crossfire, with Washington's plan to boost green industries threatening to cause collateral damage to a key ally.

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BNP announces march program on February 11

BNP has announced a march program in all unions across Bangladesh on February 11, to press home their 10-point demand, including holding the next general election under a non-party caretaker government.

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IMF sets forex reserve cap at $24.4bn for June'23

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has set a floor cap for Bangladesh's forex reserves in June later this year, in line with its BPM6 definition.

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World's longest river cruise: Mongla port welcomes Indian launch Ganga Vilas

Indian tourist cruise launch MV Ganga Vilas, considered to be the world's longest river cruise, reached the Mongla port on Saturday with 30 tourists on board.

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Indian tourist cruise launch MV Ganga Vilas Bangla Tribune

Anuching: Disrespect behind my retirement

Anuching Mogini only turned 21 last month but has already decided to quit from international football after she was left out of the BFF camp few days ago. She had been a vital member of different youth national teams in the last seven years and was in the triumphant Bangladesh squad at the Saff Women's Championship in Nepal last year. The promising center-forward from Khagrachari recently talked to Dhaka Tribune on her decision to retire prematurely.

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File photo of Anuching Mogini with the 2022 Saff Women's Championship trophy in Nepal

Malaysia to increase facilities for Bangladeshi students

The Malaysian government has been providing various facilities to Bangladeshi students in the Southeast Asian country and the facilities will be increased gradually, Higher Education Minister of Malaysia Mohamed Khaled Nordin said on Saturday.

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