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Bangladesh: Country in South Asia
Bangladesh, officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. It is the eighth-most populous country in the world and among the most densely populated with a population of more than 170 million in an area of 148,460 square kilometres (57,320 sq mi). Bangladesh shares land borders with India to the north, west, and east, and Myanmar to the southeast. To the south, it has a coastline along the Bay of Bengal. To the north, it is separated from Bhutan and Nepal by the Siliguri Corridor, and from China by the mountainous Indian state of Sikkim. Dhaka, the capital and largest city, is the nation's political, financial, and cultural centre. Chittagong is the second-largest city and the busiest port. The official language is Bengali, with Bangladeshi English also used in government.

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Champai Soren confident of a major win in Jharkhand, BJP to address state’s key issues| WATC [Video]

Champai Soren confident of a major win in Jharkhand, BJP to address state’s key issues| WATC

Champai Soren exuded confidence in securing a historic win in Jharkhand. He emphasized his dedication to the people of the state, asserting his hard work for laborers' rights and his unwavering..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 04:01Published
Italy sends another 8 migrants to Albania despite failing to process first group [Video]

Italy sends another 8 migrants to Albania despite failing to process first group

The first group of 12 migrants were returned to Italy after a Rome court said their countries of origin, Bangladesh and Egypt, were not safe enough for repatriation.

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Bangladesh: Thousands of Minority Hindus Rally in Dhaka, Demand Protection From Anti-Hindu Mobs [Video]

Bangladesh: Thousands of Minority Hindus Rally in Dhaka, Demand Protection From Anti-Hindu Mobs

In the wake of escalating violence against minorities in Bangladesh, hundreds have taken to the streets of Dhaka to demand urgent protections for Hindus and other vulnerable communities. Following the..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:34Published
Trump’s Diwali Message Sparks Debate: Pledges Hindu Support, Challenges Kamala Harris| Oneindia [Video]

Trump’s Diwali Message Sparks Debate: Pledges Hindu Support, Challenges Kamala Harris| Oneindia

In his Diwali message, Donald Trump condemned violence against Hindus in Bangladesh following Sheikh Hasina's government collapse, criticizing Kamala Harris and Joe Biden for ignoring Hindu issues..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:33Published
'Did You Comment On Bangladesh?: Pawan Kalyan On Prakash Raj Over Tirupati Laddu Row [Video]

'Did You Comment On Bangladesh?: Pawan Kalyan On Prakash Raj Over Tirupati Laddu Row

In his first-ever candid interview after the Tirupathi Balaji Prasadam Row, Pawan questions Prakash Raj for his such views on Tirupati Balaji. He also questions why does he keep dragging friends in..

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