Bangladesh

Bangladesh Signs 16 MoUs in China Business Summit

Bangladesh has organized a business summit in Beijing to attract Chinese investors and companies, marking a significant initiative during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s visit to China. The summit, titled ‘The Rise of... Read more »
India saw 48% jump in medical tourists from Bangladeshis in 2023

India saw 48% jump in medical tourists from Bangladeshis in 2023

India experienced a significant 48% increase in medical tourists from Bangladesh in 2023, according to a report by Business Standard, an Indian newspaper. A total of 449,570 Bangladeshi nationals visited India in... Read more »

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Terror, 'chaos' as India stampede kills 121

Terror, ‘chaos’ as India stampede kills 121

Survivors of India’s deadliest stampede in over a decade on Wednesday recalled the horror of being crushed at a vastly overcrowded Hindu religious gathering that left 121 people dead. A police report... Read more »
Trump and Biden do battle in first US presidential debate

President Biden should leave election race: US media

In the wake of Biden’s trainwreck performance during last week’s election debate, US, and global newspaper editorial boards have started to seriously question the Democrats plan to keep him as their presidential... Read more »
Vietnam

Vietnam economy expands 6.4 percent in first half of year

Vietnam’s economy grew by more than six percent in the first half of 2024, government figures showed Saturday, as analysts said more reforms are needed to further boost the economy. The global... Read more »
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World ‘failing’ to meet development goals: UN chief

War and funding shortfalls have hampered progress toward the United Nations’ flagship development goals which include action to combat climate change, the organization’s Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Friday. In 2015, UN... Read more »
Trump and Biden do battle in first US presidential debate

Trump and Biden do battle in first US presidential debate

Joe Biden and Donald Trump square off for a historic US presidential debate this week, with the stage set for what could be a pivotal moment in the 2024 race as millions... Read more »
World Bank

Indonesian economy to steadily grow over next two years: World Bank

Indonesia’s economy is expected to steadily grow over the next two years on the back of domestic consumption and investment despite weak exports, a World Bank report said Monday. Household spending, traditionally... Read more »
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Saudi says 1,301 deaths during hajj, mostly unregistered pilgrims

Saudi Arabia said Sunday that more than 1,300 faithful died during the hajj pilgrimage which took place during intense heat, and that most of the deceased did not have official permits. “Regrettably,... Read more »
Israel, Hezbollah faceoff raises risk of wider conflict

Israel, Hezbollah faceoff raises risk of wider conflict

Regular puffs of smoke from missile intercepts over northern Israel and fires from air strikes in southern Lebanon are outward signs of a fear that the Gaza war may be expanding into... Read more »