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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 over 171 million within 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. It has a coastline along the Bay of Bengal to its south and is separated from Bhutan and Nepal by the Siliguri Corridor, and from China by the Indian state of Sikkim to its north. 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 of the country.

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Myanmar Earthquake Latest: 7.7 Magnitude Quake Kills 694, Thousands Injured – Desperate Plea for Aid A devastating series of earthquakes, the strongest measuring 7.7 magnitude, has struck central..

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Aadhaar card controversy heats up as HM Amit Shah accuses TMC of issuing Aadhaar cards to Bangladeshi infiltrators and Rohingya refugees. The allegations raise concerns about national security and..

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Tulsi Gabbard & John Ratcliffe Face Senate Fury: Tulsi Gabbard and John Ratcliffe faced intense scrutiny in a fiery Senate hearing over the leaked U.S. war plan discussions related to Houthi military..

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