From now on, all citizens of Bangladesh must wear masks to workplaces and outdoors, the government has said
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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With rivers swollen, Bangladesh flood situation remains grim
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Mother of Bengal woman held in Bangladesh for terror links wants action
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