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Bangladesh foreign minister elected president of UNGA session

DHAKA: Bangladesh foreign minister Khalilur Rahman has been elected president of United Nations General Assembly for the 81st session, defeating candidate of Cyprus Andreas Kakouris. Bangladesh last held the position in 1986-87. “This achievement reflects Bangladesh’s increasing contribution and credibility on the global stage. We believe he will proudly represent…

The Times of India · Jun 3

Bangladesh's foreign minister defeats Cyprus' ambassador to be UN General Assembly president

Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has won a hotly contested race to be the next president of the 193-member United Nations General Assembly

The Independent UK · Jun 2

Bangladesh foreign minister Khalilur Rahman elected President of 81st session of UNGA

In a remarkable turn of events, Khalilur Rahman from Bangladesh has clinched the presidency of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, edging past Cyprus’s Andreas Kakouris in a tightly contested race. As he prepares to assume leadership in September, this accomplishment marks a triumphant moment for Bangladesh on…

The Economic Times · Jun 2

In outreach to Bangladesh PM, India hails his father's 1971 address

DHAKA: India on Saturday recalled the historic radio broadcast of former Bangladesh President Zia-ur-Rahman, in which he, invoking Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, proclaimed the country's independence and called upon the people to resist the Pakistan army amid a military crackdown marked by widespread killings and mass atrocities.

The Times of India · May 30

Nishikant Dubey slams Congress over 1982 Ganga, Teesta water-sharing MoU with Bangladesh, says 'Bangladesh Zindabad' is its guiding principle

"On this very day, May 30, 1982, then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had given renewed consent for the sharing of the Ganga River with a Bangladeshi delegation. In 1976, an agreement had been consented to by Indira ji, which was implemented in 1977 for only 5 years. Renewed agreements were then…

The Economic Times · May 30

Visa overstayers caught: Delhi Police crack down on Bangladeshi nationals after tip off

Delhi police apprehended five Bangladeshi nationals for overstaying their visas. The arrests followed a tip about suspicious individuals speaking Bangla. The group had arrived in Delhi from Bangladesh and planned to travel to Greece for employment. They remained in Delhi beyond their visa validity, awaiting job offers. Efforts are underway…

The Economic Times · May 30

Pakistan: Male contraception still taboo despite looming demographic crisis

One of Pakistan’s greatest challenges is controlling its rapidly growing population. With more than 258 million inhabitants, the country is already the fifth most populous in the world. By 2030, its population could surpass 300 million, pushing Pakistan into fourth place globally, ahead of Indonesia. This rapid demographic growth is…

France 24 · May 29

Govt mulling expansion of BSF's operational mandate: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced plans to expand the Border Security Force's (BSF) role, under which a new 'territorial security' concept will be introduced to enhance border protection. Work on securing vulnerable areas along the Pakistan border is nearing completion. The government is investing significantly in advanced technology and…

The Economic Times · May 29

A dangerous dam-building race is threatening South Asia’s shared rivers

Bangladesh has just approved one of the largest river engineering projects its history: the Padma Barrage, a vast river-control project intended to restore water in the country’s drought-prone southwest.

The Conversation · May 29

Viral fame spares 'Donald Trump' buffalo from Eid sacrifice in Bangladesh

DHAKA: "Donald Trump" has been spared - the Eid sacrificial buffalo named after the US president - once destined for slaughter on Thursday - will now be "preserved" and "cared for" at the national zoo in Dhaka, after a last-minute intervention by the Tarique Rahman-led Bangladesh govt, reportedly following a…

The Times of India · May 29