Bangladesh-Protest

Pakistan expressed solidarity with the people of Bangladesh, wishing for a ‘speedy return to normalcy’

Pakistan hopes that the “resilient spirit and unity” of the Bangladeshi people will lead them to a “harmonious future”. The foreign minister said on Wednesday that he stood by the people of Bangladesh, whose month-long protests led to the ouster of an “oppressive” ruler – Sheikh Hasina. In a statement issued by the spokesperson’s office,…

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Google Launches Al Academy to Boost Startups In Pakistan & Asia Pacific

Google for Startups has launched AI Academy to support AI startups in Pakistan and the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. The program will foster a vibrant AI community, promote cross-border innovation, and provide tailored mentoring for up to $350,000 in Google Cloud Credits, and community-building opportunities.AI Academy aims to fast-track startups by enabling them to create…

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Bangladesh’s Nobel laureate Younis Hasina ready to lead the government after escape, Parliament dissolved

Bangladesh’s Nobel laureate Muhammad Younis said on Tuesday he was ready to head a caretaker government, a day after the army took control after mass protests forced longtime ruler Sheikh Hasina to flee. Microfinance pioneer Younis, 84, is credited with lifting millions of people out of poverty – earning the enmity of the ousted Hasina…

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The President of Bangladesh ordered the release of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia

Zia’s release came hours after her rival Sheikh Hasina resigned as prime minister and fled Bangladesh. Bangladesh’s President Mohammad Shahabuddin has ordered the release of jailed former prime minister and main opposition leader Khaleda Zia, hours after her rival Sheikh Hasina fled the country. On Monday, the president’s press team said that the meeting chaired…

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