Saudi Arabia and Iran have maintained high-level contact as part of efforts to contain the war that broke out in Gaza. Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler on Monday called on Israel to respect Iran’s sovereignty and refrain from attacking Iranian soil, highlighting warming ties between the Middle East rivals. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told […]
Read MoreThe heart of Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, used to be lively and bustling with the footfall of Bangladeshi tourists. More than 100 hotels and more than 3,000 shops in Kolkata were mainly dependent on tourists and customers from Bangladesh. Now, sales have dropped by up to 70 percent. Since last August, the decrease […]
Read MoreTaliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada recently issued a decree. Which will help establish central control over Afghanistan’s military assets. The purpose of issuing this decree is to prevent the unwanted distribution of weapons left by the United States. This step indicates a significant change in the Taliban’s internal security management. This decree has effectively limited […]
Read MoreAdvisor for Shipping and Textiles and Jute, Brigadier General (Retd) Dr. M Sakhawat Hossain, has urged the country to launch direct cargo shipping between Norway and Bangladesh. He said that if a direct shipping connection is established in Norway, it is possible to reach goods from Chittagong to any port in Norway within 15 days. […]
Read MoreThe remittance inflow for the same period in October was $739.8 million, indicating a decrease in this November’s remittance figures. Bangladesh received remittances totalling $655 million in the first nine days of November, according to the latest report of the Bangladesh Bank. This amounts to an average daily inflow of around Tk72.8 million in foreign […]
Read MoreWith Donald Trump set to become the next US president after the recently closely contested presidential polls, India and other Asian countries are expected to benefit due to rising US-China tensions and potential investment restrictions in strategic sectors, as per Moody’s Ratings. “In the Asia-Pacific region, trade and investment flows might be further diverted away […]
Read MoreChina has unveiled an ambitious plan to relieve public debt, aiming to turn local governments away from belt-tightening practices that have exacerbated a domestic downturn. Policymakers gathered in Beijing this past week approved a proposal to swap six trillion yuan ($840 billion) of hidden debt belonging to local governments for official loans with more favourable […]
Read MoreKazakhstan is focused on preserving its rare wildlife and actively restoring animal populations by reintroducing species like kulan, tigers and Przewalski’s horses to freely roam its landscapes. Recently, several kulans were reintroduced into one of the country’s national parks, marking a significant step in restoring this species. Earlier, Kazakhstan also welcomed Amur tigers from the […]
Read MoreThe Middle Eastern country of Qatar has announced that it will temporarily step down as a mediator in the ceasefire and hostage release talks between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. However, officials in the country said that if Israel and Hamas “show sincerity” regarding the ceasefire, they are willing to return to the role of […]
Read MoreDonald Trump often says that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is his friend. Modi also claims that Trump is his friend. About a month and a half ago, in September, when Narendra Modi went to the United States to attend the Quad Summit at the invitation of President Joe Biden, Trump had announced that he […]
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