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FGN6 BANGLA-HASINA ****Bangladesh tribunal commences trial of deposed PM Hasina over crimes against humanity Dhaka: Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Sunday commenced the trial of deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in absentia over crimes against humanity related to the violent suppression of the 2024 student-led protests.**** FGN17 BANGLA-RALLIES ****B'desh: BNP's student wing, NCP hold rallies ahead of July Uprising anniversary Dhaka: Activists of the National Citizen Party and the BNP's student wing held separate rallies in Bangladesh on Sunday ahead of the first anniversary of the July Uprising that toppled the Sheikh Hasina-led government on August 5 last year.**** FGN9 PAK-IRAN-NUCLEAR ****Pakistan supports Iran's right to develop nuclear capability for peaceful purposes Islamabad: Pakistan on Sunday supported Iran's right to develop nuclear capability for peaceful purposes, as the two sides signed several agreements to expand cooperation in multiple fields.**** FGN8 PAK-IRAN-TRADE ****Pakistan: Iran decide to increase bilateral trade to USD 8 billion annually Islamabad: Pakistan and Iran agreed on Sunday to increase bilateral trade to USD 8 billion annually, taking advantage of their geography and the 'discount of distance," as trade ministers from the two countries held discussions to deepen economic and political ties.**** FGN14 US-INDIANS-ACCIDENT ****Four senior Indian-origin persons killed in car crash in West Virginia New York: In a tragic incident, four senior Indian-origin persons were killed in a car crash in West Virginia, authorities said on Sunday.