Bangladesh, China to move forward hand in hand: CA Yunus
In a video message on Wednesday night marking two occasions, CA Yunus reviewed the development of bilateral relations over the past 50 years, stating that China is Bangladesh's…
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Cambodian PM Hun Manet seeks ASEAN, world leaders’ support to deescalate border conflict
PM Manet underscored Cambodia’s firm commitment to peaceful resolution of the dispute, emphasising ASEAN centrality in fostering stability.