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Sanctions on Myanmar necessary: Bangladesh foreign minister

He also floated the idea of forming a coalition willing to address the Rohingya refugee problem.

Lebanon is grappling with an unprecedented economic crisis branded by the World Bank as one of the planet's worst in modern times.

The writer says setting up an independent investigation mechanism to probe into the alleged abuses should be considered with urgency.

Of the 977,000 tons of plastic consumed in 2020, only 31 percent was recycled.

Russia tops the chart with requests to review 2130 content and 347 accounts.

Chases and counter-chases occurred between the two groups leaving at least 12 activists of the both the groups injured.

Even within the camps, young girls and women are forced into prostitution.

Illegal wildlife trade amounts to about Tk 10 crore annually in Bangladesh.

Whether it happens in broad daylight or behind closed doors, gender-based violence is no laughing or "private" matter.

With sensible planning, dense settlements can ensure higher economic productivity and create a vibrant labour market.