The trend of overseas employment is satisfactory so far and we are expecting to send more remittance senders with jobs this year, BMET Director Mamun Sarder says. With sincere efforts by different stakeholders, especially the government, Bangladesh sent abroad 9.3 lakh workers with jobs from January to 2 November this year. “The trend of overseas […]
Read MorePakistan’s second city of Lahore will close primary schools for a week over record pollution, government authorities said Sunday, to avoid exposing millions of children to smog several times above levels deemed dangerous. For days, the city of 14 million people has been enveloped by smog, a mix of fog and pollutants caused by low-grade […]
Read MoreThe Ministry of Public Works reported that over 347,000 tons of goods were transported via the country’s railway system in the month of Mizan this solar year. Mohammad Ashraf Haqshinas, the ministry’s spokesperson, said that over 7,000 tons of this total consisted of exports. According to Haqshinas, the imports this month included petroleum and non-petroleum […]
Read MoreThe number of people of Indian origin in the United States is not small. There are more than 5.2 million of them; they are the largest after Mexican-Americans. In US elections, Democratic Party candidates traditionally get the votes of Indian-origin voters. But this time the picture is different. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi developed a […]
Read MoreNew Delhi has rejected a Canadian minister’s allegation that Indian Home Minister Amit Shah had ordered the targeting of Khalistan supporters in the country. India on Thursday summoned a Canadian diplomat posted in Delhi, calling the allegation “unfounded and baseless”. Earlier on Tuesday, Canadian Deputy Foreign Minister David Morrison told members of the country’s Standing […]
Read MoreJustin Trudeau’s country recently pointed the finger at Indian Home Minister Amit Shah over the attack on pro-Khalistan separatists in Canada. In response, Delhi summoned the Canadian High Commissioner on Saturday and strongly protested against Canada’s allegations against Amit Shah. This information was given today by Indian Foreign Ministry sources. Along with this, India has […]
Read MoreThe United States has imposed sanctions on 19 Indian companies and two Indian citizens for helping Russia in the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia. It is alleged that these companies have illegally provided military and industrial assistance to Russia. Russia needs advanced technology and equipment to continue its war against Ukraine. However, due to […]
Read MoreAlong with exports to Kazakhstan, Kandahar’s pomegranates are now set to be exported to China. The Kandahar Chamber of Commerce and Investment reported that discussions have been held with several Chinese traders about exporting Kandahar’s pomegranates to China, and efforts are underway to expand regional marketing further. According to officials at the Chamber, 20,894 tons […]
Read MorePrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has met with Ms. Kristin B. Parco, Chief of Mission of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), during a courtesy call at the Prime Minister’s Office today (02). During the meeting, enhancing cyber security measures to combat cyber fraud, rescue of Sri Lankan nationals trafficked to Myanmar, were discussed, according […]
Read MoreThe Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) has proposed a major change in the foreign direct investment (FDI) rules and regulations, specifically for the agriculture sector, to allow 100 percent foreign equity investment. The new FDI rules have been submitted to the cabinet for approval. Currently, the MoAL is in discussions with four foreign companies—PRAN […]
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