During the July-August 2024 student protests in Bangladesh, the United Nations warned the army of being banned from peacekeeping missions if they engaged in violence, leading to the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the appointment of Muhammad Yunus as Chief Adviser. UN human rights chief Volker Turk highlighted the UN’s role in crisis intervention, sending a fact-finding mission that revealed attacks on minorities and estimated casualties, ultimately supporting the protesting students.
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Government to crack down on unapproved biostimulants' sale
File photo: Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan (PTI) NEW DELHI: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has mandated that only scientifically approved biostimulants can be sold to farmers, questioning the current efficacy and regulatory oversight of these products. He emphasized strict action against unauthorized manufacturers and the need for a standard operating procedure following complaints from farmers during his recent campaign. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan...
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