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BRICS invitation row upsets Bangladesh? Dhaka puts 101 India agreements under review

Bangladesh will review 101 agreements signed with India amid a row over Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's BRICS invitation. Dhaka said it is reassessing pacts to safeguard national interests, while stressing that future India ties must respect its sovereignty.

BRICS invitation row upsets Bangladesh? Dhaka puts 101 India agreements under review

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