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Bangladesh Stops Former Student Leader Mehdi Hassan at Airport

Bangladeshi immigration officials stopped former student leader Mehdi Hassan at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport while he was attempting to travel abroad on October 9. Read More: Legendary Ghazal singer Mehdi Hassan remembered According to reports, immigration authorities prevented Hassan from leaving the country. The incident has raised questions about his ability to travel while…

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PM Takaichi Reiterates Intention to Keep Embattled Farm Minister

Tokyo, Oct. 9 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reiterated her intention on Friday to keep embattled agriculture minister Kazuo Yana in his post.

  • Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirmed intention to keep agriculture minister Kazuo Yana.
  • Takaichi instructed Yana to demonstrate proper conduct and fulfill responsibilities.
  • Yana denied intention to resign and pledged to fully explain and fulfill duties.

·nippon.com

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