Diary

ANKARA (AA) – Here are the main topics Anadolu Agency's English Desk plans to cover on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

TURKEY

ANKARA - Following worldwide pandemic situation, efforts to study and contain new omicron coronavirus variant.

BELARUS

MINSK - Following ongoing migrant crisis at Belarus-Poland border.

GAMBIA

BANJUL - Results from Saturday's presidential elections, first since strongman Yahya Jammeh left office in January 2017.

SPORTS

JEDDAH - Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Round 21 of the 2021 Formula One World Championship.

SPECIAL REPORT

Turkish coffee, culture gaining popularity in Bangladesh

By SM Najmus Sakib

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AA) - Traditional Turkish coffee is gaining popularity in Bangladesh, especially in the capital Dhaka, thanks to its unique taste and its status as an icon of lifestyle.

SPECIAL REPORT

Excessive pollution in Bangladesh leaves soil lifeless

By SM Najmus Sakib

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AA) - The presence of heavy metals and pollutants in Bangladesh's soil along with its lack of necessary nutrients are having a direct impact on the country's life, agriculture, and the environment.