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Latest Bangladesh News
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Chad President Idriss Deby dies
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COVID vaccine scarcity and fake doses hamper efforts in Americas
Amid a limited supply of vaccines, COVID-19 cases have been on the rise across the Americas, PAHO officials said.
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US commission: Put India, Russia on religious freedom blacklist
The annual report offers recommendations to presidents and Congress on religious freedom and foreign policy.
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Opinion
Sri Lanka archbishop criticises gov’t over Easter attacks probe
Head of Sri Lanka’s Catholic Church says he was ‘deeply saddened’ by the lack of progress in the investigation.
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Bitcoin: After weekend dip, chart watchers share crypto clues
Bitcoin rose to $64,870 around the time of the Nasdaq listing of Coinbase, but has since retreated back to $55,000.
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