prime minister

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By convention, a Shiite Muslim holds the post of prime minister, the parliament speaker is Sunni and the largely ceremonial presidency goes to a Kurd.

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Public uproar over the Novi Sad disaster triggered the resignation of the prime minister and the collapse of the government earlier this year.

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Ties between the neighbours have deteriorated since ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled the pro-democracy uprising and sought refuge in India.

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The prime minister said he was "delighted" to hear the activist had landed in the UK to be reunited with family.

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But that goal is facing a new hurdle after Thailand's prime minister dissolved parliament this month, putting the bill on hold.

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