The new direct connection has slashed transit times by over 50% and enhanced regional connectivity by eliminating the need for trans-shipment. More than 1,000 containers have been shipped between Pakistan and Bangladesh since the launch of the “first direct shipping route” between Bangladesh and Pakistan in October, according to Dubai-based port operator DP World. The […]
Read MoreThe world’s second-biggest economy has struggled this year, mainly due to a property crisis and tepid domestic demand. The World Bank raised on Thursday (26 December) its forecast for China’s economic growth in 2024 and 2025, but warned that subdued household and business confidence, along with headwinds in the property sector, would keep weighing it […]
Read MoreNepal and India share a multifaceted and deeply rooted relationship spanning history, culture, tradition, religion, and economics for centuries. Nepal-India close bonds symbolizes an open border, unhindered movement of people, marriages and familial ties known as ‘Roti-Beti ka Rishta’. Both counties enjoy excellent multidimensional bilateral ties since the two countries established diplomatic relations on 17 […]
Read MoreChina’s Defense Ministry has called the United States a war-addicted country. China believes that Washington has become the biggest threat to global security. Beijing has also accused the US Defense Department of distorting China’s defense policy and presenting it to the world. Ministry spokesman Zhang Xiaogang said that the US Defense Department report released this […]
Read MoreSouth Korea’s military said on Monday it has detected signs of North Korea preparing to send more troops and weapons, including suicide drones, to Russia to support its war against Ukraine. Pyongyang has already provided 240mm multiple rocket launchers and 170mm self-propelled howitzers to Russia, and was seen preparing to produce more suicide drones to […]
Read MoreThe Ministry of External Affairs has sent a letter to India to return former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was ousted in a student uprising. The country’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed this information on Monday (December 23). It said that India has received a formal letter from the interim government of Bangladesh led […]
Read MoreDespite a preponderance of data on the high-level of financial and environmental risks, the World Bank has opted to become a major financial backer of the Rogun hydropower dam project in Tajikistan, approving an initial $350 million grant to help finish the first phase of construction. Following up on the World Bank’s decision, the Asian […]
Read MoreThe Chinese government has strongly criticized the recent US military aid and arms sales to Taiwan. Beijing warned on Sunday that supporting and supplying arms to Taiwan is like ‘playing with fire’ and its consequences could be harmful to the United States. Earlier on Friday, the White House approved $571.3 million in military aid and […]
Read MoreUpper house of Indian parliament has been informed that the High Commission of India in Dhaka “continues to monitor the situation” related to minorities in Bangladesh “closely”. “The primary responsibility for the protection of life and liberty of all citizens, including minorities, rests with the government of the country concerned,” Kiriti Vardhan Singh, Indian minister […]
Read MoreDr. Muhammad Yunus, the chief advisor to the interim government, has said that there will never be a place for Islamic extremism in Bangladesh again. He assured, “Nothing like that is going to happen. The country’s youth are very energetic. They are very open-minded about religion.” Dr. Yunus said this in a recent interview with […]
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