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May 17, 2024 4:53 PM May 17, 2024 4:53 PM

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 Bangladesh: Awami League celebrates 44th ‘Home Coming’ day of PM Sheikh Hasina

The 44th ‘Home Coming’ day of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is being celebrated by the ruling Awami League in Bangladesh on Friday. Sheikh Hasina returned to Bangladesh 17 May 1981 after a long exile in India following the brutal killing of her father, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman along with mos...

May 17, 2024 4:47 PM May 17, 2024 4:47 PM

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Anmol Rai, a transwoman crowned as Miss Pink Nepal 2024 in gala event, Kathmandu

  In a gala event organised in Kathmandu, Anmol Rai, a transwoman, was chosen as Miss Pink Nepal 2024, followed by the first runner-up, Sarosy Neupane, and the second runner-up, Aarohi Basnet. Now, Rai will represent Nepal in the Miss International Queen 2024 competition, to be held in Thailand this...

May 17, 2024 1:44 PM May 17, 2024 1:44 PM

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UAE announces 10 year Blue Residency Visa to environment contributors

The United Arab Emirates, home to a large Indian population of over 3.8 million, has announced a new visa program offering long-term residency to individuals, who significantly contribute to environmental protection and sustainability efforts. The 10-year Blue Residency Visa aims to attract and reta...

May 17, 2024 7:44 AM May 17, 2024 7:44 AM

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World Telecommunication and Information Society Day observed today

  World Telecommunication and Information Society Day is being observed today to raise awareness of the possibilities that the use of the Internet and other information and communication technologies (ICTs) can bring to societies and economies. On this day, the country celebrates its extraordinary d...

May 16, 2024 9:00 PM May 16, 2024 9:00 PM

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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits Kharkiv

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited Kharkiv today. He described the battlefield situation in the region as extremely difficult but under control. After holding a meeting in the city with his top commander and senior military leaders the President said they were strengthening their units....

May 16, 2024 7:43 PM May 16, 2024 7:43 PM

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Bangladesh: Fluctuating forex reserves stir market instability and price hikes

Amidst a backdrop of fluctuating foreign exchange reserves, Bangladesh Bank has been employing varied methodologies to calculate the nation’s reserves, unveiling differing figures.   Traders and consumers alike have responded to these variations with increased apprehension, leading to price sur...