German chancellor rules out deploying troops to Ukraine

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OPEC+ expected to extend oil supply cuts

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ADB, Meghna Group sign deal to enhance Bangladesh’s food security

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China sanctions US military companies over Taiwan arms sales

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South Korea stocks drop, won stable as Asian markets fluctuate

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BD Govt expects $6b commitments from development partners

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China becomes Pakistan’s largest creditor with $29bn loans

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Vietnam pushes electric motorbikes as pollution becomes ‘unbearable’

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Adani Power says no indication of Bangladesh reviewing power deal

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A Year of War in Rakhine

November 13, 2024 marks a year of Arakan Army`s (AA) newest onslaught against the Myanmar military junta in Rakhine State. Named `Operation 1113`, this is the most successful military operation of the AA.

Trump proves he is serious on tariffs - but it’s not about trade

Is Donald Trump serious about tariffs? This has been the question hanging over not just world markets but the whole world of economics.

Evolving Dhaka-Beijing ties under changing political dynamics in Bangladesh

The friendship between Bangladesh and China has a rich history that spans over a millennium. Both nations have long been upholding each other’s respective core interests and concerns. While China supports Bangladesh in safeguarding national sovereignty, and territorial integrity and opposing external interference, Bangladesh firmly pursues the one-China principle and appreciates China’s important role in promoting regional peace and stability.

‘Genocide-free’ cola makes a splash in the United Kingdom

On a sunny autumn day, the Hiba Express – a fast food chain in Holborn, a bustling central London neighbourhood packed with restaurants, bookstores and shops – is full of diners. Above Hiba is Palestine House, a multistorey gathering place for Palestinians and their supporters, built in the style of a traditional Arabic house with stone walls and a central courtyard with a fountain.

Bangladesh’s response in the MidEast: Crisis upholding solidarity and economic imperatives

The recent escalation in the Middle East, associated with intensified Israeli military operations in Gaza, has drawn constant global attention. The war has made ripple effects on Lebanon, Yemen and Iran, alongside uprising mass in many regions.

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A Year of War in Rakhine

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Evolving Dhaka-Beijing ties under changing political dynamics in Bangladesh

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ADB, Meghna Group sign deal to enhance Bangladesh’s food security

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Tanveer Dal Mill and Flour Mills Limited, a member of the Meghna Group of Industries (MGI), have signed a $20 million loan agreement to support the construction of a greenfield state-of-the-art, energy-efficient flour milling plant in Bangladesh.

China sanctions US military companies over Taiwan arms sales

Beijing has decided to impose sanctions on 13 US military firms and their executives, effective on Thursday, in response to the US arms sale to Taiwan, which China said undermines its sovereignty and territorial integrity, the Chinese foreign ministry has said.

South Korea stocks drop, won stable as Asian markets fluctuate

Equities extended losses in Seoul on Thursday, while the won stabilised as South Korea entered a period of uncertainty with President Yoon Suk Yeol clinging to power after his brief imposition of martial law this week.

BD Govt expects $6b commitments from development partners

Finance adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh Dr Salehuddin Ahmed yesterday said that the government is expecting commitments of around $6 billion from the development partners including from the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by next June.

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OPEC+ expected to extend oil supply cuts

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies are expected Thursday to extend their supply cuts to avoid a sharp drop in prices in a global market awash in crude.

Trump names billionaire investment banker as envoy to UK

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Trudeau promises tougher US border controls

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Bitcoin hits $100,000 for first time

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German chancellor rules out deploying troops to Ukraine

Germany is not thinking of sending its troops to Ukraine, chancellor Olaf Scholz said. He emphasized that his government would refrain from actions that could trigger a conflict between NATO and Russia.

EU to provide billions in additional financial support to Kyiv

European Council President Antonio Costa announced Sunday the continuation of humanitarian, economic and military support to Ukraine, including an additional €4.2bn ($4.4bn) to support the Ukrainian budget.

US readies $725mn arms aid package for Ukraine

The Joe Biden administration is preparing a $725 million weapons package for Ukraine, two U.S. officials said on Wednesday, as the outgoing US president seeks to bolster the government in Kyiv before leaving office in January.

Ceasefire begins in Israel-Hezbollah war

A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon`s Hezbollah in Lebanon took effect on Wednesday after more than a year of fighting that has killed thousands of people.