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    Bangladesh Red Crescent Society Launches CHF 7 Million Appeal for Flood Relief

    According to recent reports, the floods have affected numerous districts, causing extensive damage to infrastructure, agriculture, and public services. In the northeastern regions, for...
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    Bangladesh Seeks US Support for Economic Reforms and Asset Recovery

    According to Yunus's press team, the interim government has established six commissions within weeks of taking office to tackle issues such as vote rigging,...
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    Bangladesh: Reconstituted Commissions Set to Start Work Soon, Announces Yunus

    Advisory council members, students, workers, representatives of mass movements, representatives of civil society and political parties will be present in the deliberations and consultation...
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    Bangladesh: Interim Govt Sets Timeline for River Conservation; Accurate Mapping

    Each district will be tasked with developing a time-bound, cost-effective action plan to address illegal encroachments and pollution. This plan must be implemented through...
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    Human Rights Watch Urges EU Action on Bangladesh’s Human Rights Crisis

    HRW has highlighted the importance of the interim government in Bangladesh, led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus, to seek international assistance for...
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    Bangladesh to Review MoUs with India Signed by Previous Government

    He noted that the absence of Indian contractors could be attributed to safety concerns during recent unrest. “We acknowledge that law and order issues...
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    Yunus Addresses Election Timing, Flood Response

    The interim government has also pledged to address grievances related to the previous administration’s actions. Yunus announced that efforts are underway to withdraw false...
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    Myanmar: UN Secretary-General Urges Immediate End to Violence

    Guterres emphasized the urgent need for all parties involved in the conflict – between the military junta and various armed groups seeking autonomy or...
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