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Bangladesh Summons Indian HC Pranay Verma Over Border Fence Construction
Bangladesh summons Indian envoy Pranay Verma over border fence tensions, citing violations of international law.
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Bangladesh summons Indian envoy Pranay Verma over border fence tensions, citing violations of international law.

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