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Bangladesh Delegation Eyes WTO MC13 to Safeguard Developing Nations’ Interests

The 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is scheduled to take place from February 26 to 29, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Ministers from around... Read more »
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Saudi Imposes Tk15 lakh Fine for Unauthorized Hajj Performances

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia has declared a fine of SR50,000 (equivalent to Tk15 lakh) for individuals, whether tourists or local residents, who perform Hajj without official permission.... Read more »

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UN Commemorates International Mother Language Day

The International Mother Language Day was commemorated at the UN headquarters for the 8th consecutive year, organized jointly by the Permanent Missions of Bangladesh, Austria, Bahrain, Bolivia, Romania, and South Africa in... Read more »
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Japan unexpectedly slips into recession, Germany now world’s third-biggest economy

Japan unexpectedly slipped into a recession at the end of last year, losing its title as the world’s third-biggest economy to Germany and raising doubts about when the central bank would begin... Read more »
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Putin Announces Russia’s Progress Towards Cancer Vaccines

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Wednesday that Russian scientists are on the verge of creating cancer vaccines, potentially offering new treatment methods for patients. Speaking at a Moscow forum on future... Read more »
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Coca-Cola Sales Rise on Higher Prices Despite Market Challenges

Coca-Cola’s sales witnessed a boost in revenues, driven by higher prices and volumes, despite challenges in certain markets and the impact of the Middle East war, as revealed in the company’s Tuesday... Read more »
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Bitcoin Soars 25% in January, Crosses $50,000 Threshold on Investor Confidence

Bitcoin surged above $50,000 on Tuesday, marking its highest level in over two years, driven by investor optimism surrounding potential US approval for broader cryptocurrency trading. The anticipation of US lawmakers allowing... Read more »
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France Grapples with Youth Unemployment, Records 17.5% in Q4 2023

In the last quarter of 2023, France’s official unemployment rate remained steady at 7.5 percent, as the national statistics agency INSEE revised its initial estimate upwards by 0.1 percent. Despite this stability,... Read more »
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Jeff Bezos Offloads $2bn in Amazon Shares in Recent Stock Move

Amazon’s founder, Jeff Bezos, recently divested approximately $2 billion in Amazon shares, as revealed in recent stock market filings. The sale, comprising 12 million shares, occurred on Wednesday and Thursday at a... Read more »
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Bangladesh Welcomes Notable UK Parliamentarians for Bilateral Discussions

A notable five-member cross-party parliamentary delegation from the United Kingdom is undertaking a significant visit to engage in discussions on mutual interests with Bangladesh’s leadership. The delegation, led by Paul Scully MP,... Read more »