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February 2021

US, ‘Quad’ allies push democracy in Myanmar

GBNEWS24 DESK// The United States on Friday called jointly with Australia, India and Japan for strengthening democracy in Asia and reversing Myanmar's coup, as President Joe Biden renews the so-called "Quad" alliance despite objections…

UK’s Prince Harry to lose all honorary titles

GBNEWS24 DESK// Britain's Prince Harry will relinquish his honorary military appointments and patronages after confirming to Queen Elizabeth II that he and his wife Meghan Markle will not return as working royals, Buckingham Palace…

MP Papul’s conviction: Govt receives verdict copy

GBNEWS24 DESK// The government has recently received the copy of a 61-page verdict of Bangladeshi MP Mohammad Shahid Islam alias Kazi Papul’s conviction in Kuwait in a case related to human trafficking, residency visa trading and money…

Former DU History professor ABM Mahmood dies

GBNEWS24 DESK// Professor Dr ABM Mahmood, a retired professor of the History department of Dhaka University, died on Thursday at the age of 83. He breathed his last at around 5:00pm at Labaid Hospital in Dhaka. A new gold medal…

IPL 2021: Shakib back in Kolkata Knight Riders

GBNEWS24 DESK// Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been roped in by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), his old team, for the upcoming season of Indian Premier League (IPL). Auction for the new season of IPL took place on Thursday afternoon,…

UK sanctions Myanmar generals

GBNEWS24 DESK// Britain on Thursday imposed sanctions on three Myanmar generals, accusing them of serious human rights violations following a military coup in the Asian country. "We, alongside our international allies will hold the…

UN chief calls for end to war with nature

GBNEWS24 DESK// UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday asked for global action to stop "a senseless and suicidal war on nature" and address climate disruption, biodiversity loss and pollution. "I want to be…

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