Russian nationals continued to be the top foreign buyers of property in Turkey in December 2024, a ranking they have held since April 2022, the RBC news website reported, citing data from Turkey's ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam police smash US$1.2 billion money laundering ring
HANOI: Vietnamese police said they had arrested five people and smashed a money-laundering ring that brought US$1.2 billion (S$1.6 billion) of criminal cash into the country from abroad. ( read original story ...)
Deadly Turkey hotel fire sparks safety concerns and political blame game
Outrage over alleged safety failures at a 12-storey hotel in Turkey has escalated into a political clash between the government and the opposition-run local authorities, after a fire killed 79 people and injured more than 50.
Bangladesh Frees 178 Troops Who Were Detained Over Deadly 2009 Mutiny
Bangladesh let 178 former paramilitary troops walk free from jail Thursday, nearly 16 years after they were detained over a violent mutiny that massacred dozens of senior army officers.
Muhammad Yunus fails to manage Bangladesh, unemployment situation worsens after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster, Youths now…, IMF says
International Monetary Fund (IMF) had warned in September about a significant slowdown in the Bangladesh's economic activities.
Bangladesh loses over 2,500 hectares of cultivable land every year: DAE
Around 2,500 to 3,000 hectares of cultivable land are converted and used for non-agricultural purposes every year in Bangladesh, raising serious concerns about future food security, according to ...
Addressing the rising threat of landslides in southeastern Bangladesh
In the southeastern part of Bangladesh, landslides have become a common phenomenon. Every year, a number of landslides happen in the hilly terrains of the country, especially during the monsoon. Last ...
Pak’s ISI team visits Dhaka to strengthen intel-sharing ties with Bangladesh
Malik's visit was planned for the purpose of creating an information-sharing network between the intelligence agencies of the two countries ...
Bangladesh to raise Tk 3,000 crore in Sukuk for rural bridge project
The government plans to float Tk 3,000 crore worth of Sukuk, a Shariah-compliant bond, in March to fund the construction of bridges that will connect rural roads. The objective is to boost ...
Border Guard Bangladesh construct bunker at India border, Indian farmers issued shooting threats
India-Bangladesh border issues have intensified in previous days with Bangladesh raising the issue of India fencing the border. In a latest development, farmers from a border village in West Bengal ...