Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus strongly condemned the mob attack on Monday (10 February) evening on an Ekushey Book Fair stall for displaying a book written by Taslima Nasrin. “The attack shows contempt for both the rights of Bangladeshi citizens and for the laws of our country,” he said in a press statement issued by the […]
Read MoreA monkey has caused a nationwide power outage. The incident took place in the South Asian country of Sri Lanka. A monkey has entered the power grid, causing a nationwide blackout. The disturbance began around 11:30 am local time on Sunday. After about 3 hours of efforts, the problem was not resolved. As a result, […]
Read MoreThe Delhi Assembly elections have just ended. After the BJP’s landslide victory, now the million-dollar question is, who will sit on the chair of the Chief Minister of the capital? Several names are coming up in this speculation from the BJP’s MLA camp in Delhi. However, several media reports claim that the BJP can surprise […]
Read MoreThe latest Purchasing Manager Index (PMI) readings for Bangladesh indicate that the country’s economy remains on an expansion trajectory for the fourth month, driven by growing exports, seasonal consumption trends, and an improved agro supply chain. The PMI for January has increased by four points from the previous month to 65.7, according to a press […]
Read MoreIn order to add clarity to the reports circulating in the media, the Ministry of Finance and Revenue on Sunday said that the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) mission is visiting Pakistan to conduct a governance and corruption diagnostic assessment (GCDA). In a statement, a spokesperson for the finance ministry said that the IMF has long […]
Read MoreRemittances from Sri Lankans working abroad have continued to be strong providing much needed heft for the country’s strengthening external sector and thereby the broader economy. According to the data available through January 2025, Sri Lankans working abroad had sent back US$ 573.0 million via official channels, up sharply from the US$ 487.6 million recorded […]
Read MoreReiterating the election campaign pledge, the Prime Minister said that the government will slash mobile charges by 50 percent at the meet-the-press session yesterday. Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay assured that the price reduction will be carefully implemented to avoid affecting telecom operators or compromising service quality. A technical committee, chaired by the Ministry of Finance, […]
Read MoreA climate adaptation fair showcasing locally driven solutions to tackle climate challenges was held on February 5 at the Maharajpur Union Parishad ground in Koyra Upazila, Khulna in Bangladesh. The region is known as one of the climate hotspots in Bangladesh, frequently battered by cyclones, river erosion, and salinity intrusion. It remains on the frontline […]
Read MoreThe statements made by Sheikh Hasina virtually after she was ousted from power in Bangladesh and took refuge in India were her own management and India had no role in them. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs summoned Bangladesh’s Acting High Commissioner in New Delhi on Friday and made the announcement. After summoning Nurul Islam, […]
Read MoreIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the U.S. on Wednesday for talks with President Donald Trump on trade and other issues, days after many Indians were deported in shackles on a U.S. military plane and more are due to come. Modi’s February 12-13 schedule was announced by India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Friday […]
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