July 24, 2023

Bangladesh: Can EU pressure ensure fair elections?

At least two opposition activists died and hundreds were injured in clashes across Bangladesh last week as tens of thousands took to the streets demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation.The fatalities reflect the deteriorating political cli…

Tipper driver swept away by river

A tipper driver has gone missing after being swept away by a local flooded Bauli river in Bajura district along the Martadi-Kolti road. The tipper (Se 2 Ta 3225) was also washed away by the river along with its driver Duba Narayan Chaudhary, said Depu…

IMF delegation calls on NPC Vice-Chair Shrestha

A delegation led by International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief Tidiane Kinda today called on National Planning Commission (NPC) Vice-Chair Dr Min Bahadur Shrestha.During a courtesy meeting held at the NPC Office in Singha Durbar, the IMF mission …

Chinese central politburo member Yuan calls on Speaker

Visiting Chinese Communist Party (CPC)’s central political bureau member and Chongqing municipality committee secretary, Yuan Jiajun, today called on Speaker Devraj Ghimire.During the meeting, the two exchanged views focusing on bilateral relations, e…

Monetary policy stimulates the economy: Finance Minister Dr Mahat

Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has said the monetary policy for the current fiscal year will help stimulate the economy. Nepal Rastra Bank unveiled the Monetary Policy for the Fiscal Year 2023/24 on Sunday.The flow of investment from the pri…

BGMEA delegation meets Australian Chamber of Commerce

A meeting was held between the BangladeshGarment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the AustralianChamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) at Canberra in Australia on July 22.BGMEA President Faruque Hassan headed the BGMEA side while A…