Tongue tally: Stats on global languages

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21 February, 2024, 11:20 am

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Tongue tally: Stats on global languages

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21 February, 2024, 11:20 am

Last modified: 21 February, 2024, 11:38 am

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At least 300 shops were gutted after a massive fire engulfed the Mohammadpur Krishi Market last night: Photo: TBS

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