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- ↑ "Bangladesh school children sing national anthem to set record". Times of Oman. Archived from the original on 6 September 2016. Retrieved 15 February 2017.
- ↑ Newspaper, Muscat Daily. "Bangladesh School Muscat showcases Oman's heritage - Oman". Muscat Daily News. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 15 February 2017.
- ↑ "Bangladesh School Muscat holds Annual Science Fair and Exhibition". Times of Oman. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 15 February 2017.
- ↑ "BSM organises annual science fair and exhibition in Muscat". Times of Oman. Retrieved 15 February 2017.
- ↑ "World". Times of Oman.
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