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Has China asked its citizens not to marry Bangladeshi women? ‘Don’t be misled’

Chinese embassy asked citizens in Bangladesh to not marry Bangladeshis. (AI image) Chinese media has confirmed an order that the embassy in Bangladesh issued Sunday asking Chinese men to not marry Bangladeshis. The order was more of a reminder that there are many dating app, cross-border matchmaking agents promising Chinese men brides from foreign countries […]

‘Except Israel’ inscription reintroduced in Bangladeshi passports amid public anger over Gaza situation

An anti-Israel protest in Dhaka (AP) Bangladesh’s interim government announced on Sunday it has reintroduced the “except Israel” inscription on the country’s passports, formally debarring its citizens from travelling to the Jewish state.“We issued the letter to the passport and immigration department on April 7,” Nilima Afroze, deputy secretary of the Bangladesh home ministry, told […]

Trump administration to honor Bangladeshi women protest leaders and others for ‘exceptional courage’

US secretary of state Marco Rubio and first lady Melania Trump will be hosting a host the annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards on Tuesday to celebrate and recognise women who have portrayed ‘exceptional courage, strength and leadership,’ from around the world. The 19th edition of the ceremony will be held at the department […]