A total of 1,275 Rohingya families at Kutupalong Refugee Camp in Cox's Bazar's Ukhiya upazila have been placed in quarantine after the first Covid-19 positive case was detected at the camp yesterday
Sri Lanka needs well-designed political and economic policy changes for long-term recovery
The government has taken steps to address shortages of fuel and gas to some extent when compared to the earlier situation which had long queues that stretched for kilometres outside fuel and gas stations. But a well-planned recovery plan still cannot be seen that can address the long-term food security issues.
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Pakistan calls for implementation of US-Taliban deal
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Sri Lanka COVID-19 cases rise to 925
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