How he embodied cultural affinities between Assam and Bangladesh
The death of renowned Assamese singer Zubeen Garg on September 19 in Singapore has rekindled reflection on the enduring cultural bonds between the Indian state of Assam and Bangladesh.
Garg, aged 52, died from drowning while swimming at Lazarus Island without a life jacket.
While initial reports speculated about scuba diving, a post-mortem conducted in Singapore confirmed drowning as the official cause of death.
He was transported to Singapore General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead in the ICU at approximately 3 pm BST.
Yunus emphasises trade and connectivity in South Asia
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has underscored the importance of reviving and strengthening the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), describing it as a “family of very close members” with significant untapped potential for regional integration.
Speaking at an event titled “A Conversation with Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus”, hosted by the Asia Socie...
CA to address UNGA session today
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will address the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session today. According to the schedule, the session will begin at 9:00 a.m. local time (New York), and the Chief Adviser will address the session as the 10th speaker.
In his speech, Professor Yunus is expected to highlight the interim government’s reform initiatives, the aspirations of the July 2024 mass uprising, its firm commitment to holding free and fair elections in February 2026, ...
