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Bangladesh will take the stage alongside other nations in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest as the world‑famous TV pop spectacle makes its debut in Asia.

The grand finale of the regional edition will be hosted in Bangkok, Thailand, on November 14.

South Korea, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam are confirmed alongside Malaysia, Cambodia and Laos, as well as Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan, with more countries expected to join as the competition expands.

The contest aims to showcase Asia’s diversity and creativity while building on Eurovision’s 70‑year legacy of uniting audiences through music.

Eurovision, which started in 1956, is a famously eccentric festival in which artists from dozens of countries battle for the annual musical crown. It has long been centred in Europe, although in recent years it has begun to welcome participants outside the continent.