Explanation

Tedros Adhanom replaced Margaret Chan as 8th DG WHO in 2017.

Tedros Adhanom belongs: Ethiopia.

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In May 2026, Pakistan and Bangladesh signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation against drug trafficking and narcotics abuse.

Both countries will fully cooperate to prevent the illegal transportation and smuggling of narcotics, while joint efforts will be made to “curb the growing trend of drug abuse and eliminate its negative impacts”

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Explanation

In May 2026, Pakistan and Bangladesh signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation against drug trafficking and narcotics abuse.

Both countries will fully cooperate to prevent the illegal transportation and smuggling of narcotics, while joint efforts will be made to “curb the growing trend of drug abuse and eliminate its negative impacts”

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Explanation

The 13th Jatiya Sangsad (Parliamentary) Election in Bangladesh was held in 2026.

This historic vote followed the August 2024 uprising that ended the 15-year rule of Sheikh Hasina.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won a landslide victory, securing a two-thirds majority

BNP leader Tarique Rahman was sworn in as the new PM,

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal had attended the oath-taking ceremony of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

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Explanation

• Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan killed more than 80 terrorists on 22 February 2026.
• The strikes were carried out by the Pakistan Air Force.
• Pakistan targeted Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISKP)
• Nangarhar and Paktika were hit.

Last verified on 11-05-2026