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US announces Bangladesh-specific visa policy to promote democratic elections
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US announces Bangladesh-specific visa policy to promote democratic elections

According to this policy, the US would be allowed to prohibit visa issuance for any Bangladeshi citizen judged to be responsible for, or complicit in, damaging Bangladesh's democratic election process

'False and baseless': Bangladesh FM Momen ridicules report calling him 'pro-Chinese'
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'False and baseless': Bangladesh FM Momen ridicules report calling him 'pro-Chinese'

The article, written as an analysis, claimed that AK Abdul Momen worked as a lobbyist for a Chinese organisation before becoming a minister in 2018

Which countries are skipping the G20 meet in Kashmir?
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Which countries are skipping the G20 meet in Kashmir?

The third G20 Tourism Working Group meeting is being hosted by India in Srinagar on 22-24 May. This is J&K's first significant international event since losing its special status in 2019. While Saudi Arabia and Egypt have not yet registered, China and Turkey have chosen to skip the event

Myanmar: Death toll from Cyclone Mocha reaches 145, majority being Rohingya refugees
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Myanmar: Death toll from Cyclone Mocha reaches 145, majority being Rohingya refugees

On Sunday, Mocha dumped torrential rain and gusts of 195 kilometres per hour (120 miles per hour) on Myanmar and adjacent Bangladesh, destroying houses and turning streets into rivers

Death and Destruction: Power lines down, buildings crumble as Cyclone Mocha hits Bangladesh, Myanmar
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Death and Destruction: Power lines down, buildings crumble as Cyclone Mocha hits Bangladesh, Myanmar

With winds up to 195 kmph, Cyclone Mocha crashed through Myanmar and southeastern Bangladesh. The deadly storm has led to the deaths of six people in Myanmar and disrupted daily lives, affecting refugees and the underprivileged

Myanmar: Cyclone Mocha floods homes, cuts communications; almost 700 injured
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Myanmar: Cyclone Mocha floods homes, cuts communications; almost 700 injured

At least five deaths have been reported in Myanmar by local media and rescue groups. Several injuries were reported in neighbouring Bangladesh, which was spared the predicted direct hit

Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan ruled out for six weeks due to finger injury
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Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan ruled out for six weeks due to finger injury

Shakib hurt the tip of his right index finger attempting a catch during Friday's second one-day international against Ireland at Chelmsford

Cyclone Mocha hits Bangladesh, Myanmar coasts
World

Cyclone Mocha hits Bangladesh, Myanmar coasts

It is bringing heavy rain and winds of up to 195 kph, which could see dangerous flooding in areas around the Bay of Bengal

Thousands flee as Cyclone Mocha heads towards Bangladesh, Myanmar
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Thousands flee as Cyclone Mocha heads towards Bangladesh, Myanmar

Cyclone Mocha is likely to intensify further and make landfall on Sunday between Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh and Myanmar, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department said in a bulletin

China’s ‘Look South Policy’ aims to dominate Bay of Bengal, isolate India in backyard
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China’s ‘Look South Policy’ aims to dominate Bay of Bengal, isolate India in backyard

With its borders spanning from Africa to Indonesia, the Bay of Bengal plays a crucial role in the Indian Ocean region. The Strait of Malacca, which links the Indian Ocean with the South China Sea, and the Bay of Bengal are two of the world's most vital strategic chokepoints

Mass evacuations in Bangladesh, Myanmar as Cyclone Mocha nears
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Mass evacuations in Bangladesh, Myanmar as Cyclone Mocha nears

The cyclone is expected to make landfall on Sunday morning between Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar, and Sittwe on Myanmar's western Rakhine coast

Cyclone Mocha: Where is it headed and how will it impact India?
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Cyclone Mocha: Where is it headed and how will it impact India?

‘Very severe’ Cyclone Mocha is expected to further intensify into an ‘extremely severe’ cyclonic storm on Friday night before reaching peak intensity on Saturday evening. It is predicted to make landfall around noon on 14 May close to Myanmar’s Sittwe

Eye for an Eye: Bangladesh man murders wife for dowry, gets death as punishment
World

Eye for an Eye: Bangladesh man murders wife for dowry, gets death as punishment

Case details reveal Ripon Gazi from Kadamtali subjected his wife, Shiuly Akhter, to fatal torture over a dowry amount of Tk 100,000 on Meraznagar Madrasa Road, occurring between March 6 and 7, 2018

Cyclone Mocha likely to move towards Myanmar-Bangladesh coast
India

Cyclone Mocha likely to move towards Myanmar-Bangladesh coast

Fishermen, ships, trawlers and small boats have been asked not to venture into the south-east Bay of Bengal

Bangladesh: Rohingya refugees unwilling to settle in Myanmar camps
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Bangladesh: Rohingya refugees unwilling to settle in Myanmar camps

The Rohingya have expressed doubt about the preparations for repatriation and stated that they will only return permanently to Myanmar if their security is ensured and they are given citizenship

Shah Rukh Khan & YRF's Pathaan becomes first Hindi film to release in Bangladesh post the country's formation in 1971
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Shah Rukh Khan & YRF's Pathaan becomes first Hindi film to release in Bangladesh post the country's formation in 1971

Nelson D’Souza, Vice President, International Distribution, says, "Cinema has always been a unifying force between nations, races and cultures."

Bangladesh's capital Dhaka becomes world's most polluted city, air quality worsens within hours
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Bangladesh's capital Dhaka becomes world's most polluted city, air quality worsens within hours

One of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide continues to be air pollution. Numerous studies have shown that breathing contaminated air increases a person's risk of heart disease, chronic respiratory conditions, lung infections, and cancer

April Agony: Why temperatures in Spain are inching toward 39 degrees Celsius
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April Agony: Why temperatures in Spain are inching toward 39 degrees Celsius

A brutal heatwave has been sweeping Spain, with the temperature reaching 38.7 degrees Celsius on Thursday. Experts have predicted that the country is on track to witness the hottest-ever April. Such extreme weather has forced schools to alter timings and public swimming pools to open a month earlier

De-dollarisation: Bangladesh dumps US currency, becomes 19th country to trade with India in rupees
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De-dollarisation: Bangladesh dumps US currency, becomes 19th country to trade with India in rupees

Businesses in Bangladesh have welcomed the decision to settle trade with India in INR and taka as they think that the arrangement will reduce pressure on forex reserves and promote trade

South Asia has world’s highest number of child brides, says UN report
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South Asia has world’s highest number of child brides, says UN report

A new study by the UNICEF revealed that in Bangladesh, India and Nepal many parents saw marriage as the best option for daughters who had limited options to study during the Covid-19 induced lockdowns in the subcontinent