Syria’s economic situation has been deteriorating steadily as a result of the civil war that has lasted for almost 14 years. In such a situation, they need the help and cooperation of the whole world to turn around financially. In 2011, the Syrian economy was worth $67.5 billion. That same year, violent protests against Bashar […]
Read MoreIt would be unprecedented for a leader of China, a top US geopolitical rival, to attend a US presidential inauguration and China experts said it was highly unlikely that Xi would come to Washington. US President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping and other foreign leaders to his inauguration next month in Washington, […]
Read MoreAmidst the deteriorating ties with India, Bangladesh is reportedly building closer trade relations with Pakistan. In a recent development, which could be a cause of concern for India, Bangladesh has decided to import large quantities of sugar from Pakistan, a clear snub to New Delhi, as India is one of Bangladesh’s largest importers. Notably, Bangladesh […]
Read MoreThe Assad family’s rule in Syria, which lasted more than 50 years, came to an end with stunning speed. Rebels captured several cities in just two weeks and entered the capital Damascus on Sunday. President Bashar al-Assad fled the country without any resistance. But how did Bashar al-Assad’s rapid fall happen so quickly? That question […]
Read MoreIndia-Bangladesh relations have been strained since the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government. Tensions are rising between the two countries. In this situation, India has announced the deployment of anti-drone units on the Bangladesh border. At the same time, the country has taken this step on the Pakistan border as well. India will deploy anti-drone units […]
Read MoreBhutan, the tiny kingdom that introduced Gross National Happiness to the world, has a problem: young people are leaving the country in record numbers. The country boasts free health care, free education, a rising life expectancy and an economy that’s grown over the last 30 years — still, people are leaving. Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay […]
Read MoreThe words dictator, dictator, and autocracy are almost close. If a state has a single leader or leader, that is, one person is everything, it is called an autocracy. In this case, the similarity between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian fugitive President Bashar al-Assad can be seen. Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina […]
Read MoreSyrian President Bashar al-Assad, who has been in power since the end of the Syrian civil war, has fled his country by plane after being attacked by rebels. Russian state media reported that the ousted Syrian president, who fled Damascus, is now in Moscow. Russia was a key ally of the Assad regime. It is […]
Read MoreOn December 6, Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk and Queen Jetsun Pema concluded their two-day trip to India. During the visit they met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. New Delhi reiterated the unique relationship which both sides share and its commitment to development and growth of Bhutan. As per […]
Read MoreDHAKA, December 9: Visiting Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri said Monday New Delhi wants to increase engagements with Bangladesh’s Interim Government and make “joint and concerted efforts” to boost relationships between the two neighbours. “There is no second thought about increasing engagements. We see this as beneficial for both countries,” Misri said when he called […]
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