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Bangladesh to enhance Mongla Port Capacity

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) of Bangladesh has approved the proposal to enhance the capacity of the Mongla port.

UK announces new points-based visa system

UK Home Secretary, Priti Patel has announced the launch of Britain's new points-based visa system.

Libya's govt suspends participation in Geneva talks

Libya's internationally recognised government has said it is suspending its participation in ceasefire negotiations hosted by the United Nations in Geneva.

Japan: Passengers tested negative for COVID-2019 expected to disembark cruise ship from today

In Japan, several hundred passengers who have tested negative for COVID-2019 are expected to disembark the cruise ship Diamond Princess from today.

Huge locust outbreak in East Africa reaches South Sudan

The worst locust outbreak that parts of East Africa have seen in 70 years has reached South Sudan.

London Mayor pushes for 'associate' EU citizenship

London's Mayor Sadiq Khan today pushed the idea of an associate European Union citizenship for Britons after Brexit.

Russia to temporarily ban entry of Chinese nationals over coronavirus outbreak

Russian authorities have said that they will temporarily ban Chinese nationals from entering Russia due to the COVID-2019 outbreak centred in China.

Death toll from China's Novel Corona virus jumps to 2,000

The death toll from China's Novel Corona virus epidemic jumped to 2,000 after 132 more people died in Hubei province, the hard-hit epicentre of the outbreak yesterday.

US Prez Trump reiterates 'chance of a peace deal' with Taliban

Ahead of his visit to India next week, US President Donald Trump has reiterated that he sees a chance of a peace deal with the Taliban to withdraw troops from Afghanistan.

Afghanistan: Ashraf Ghani secures 2nd term as President

In Afghanistan, independent Election Commission announced that Ashraf Ghani has won a second term as President of the country.

Bangladesh to sign Free Trade Agreement with Nepal

Bangladesh and Nepal have agreed to sign a Free Trade Agreement to enhance trade between the two countries.

Sub-group of terror financing watchdog FATF recommends continuation of Pak in ‘Grey List’

A sub-group of the global terror financing watchdog FATF today recommended the continuation of Pakistan in the 'Grey List' for its failure to check terror funding.

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