Bangladesh called for peace and stability in Myanmar after a military coup on Monday, and said it hoped its neighbour make genuine efforts to move forward the stalled process of voluntary repatriation ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh secretly buys Israeli spyware
A still from All the Prime Minister’s Men Bangladesh is using sophisticated Israeli malware to spy on its citizens, a new documentary by the Al Jazeera Investigative Unit revealed on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Gang close to Bangladesh PM extracts bribes for state contracts
Members of the Ahmed gang are being protected by their brother, General Aziz Ahmed, head of the Bangladesh army. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh approves National Qualifications Framework
With the approval of the Qualifications Framework, the Bangladesh Accreditation Board will gain momentum in its activities ... ( read original story ...)
The multibillion-dollar business behind Indonesia’s iconic street stalls
Indonesia is famous for its millions of traditional street kiosks, but they are modernising fast amid strong competition from modern retailers. CNBC Make It's Karen Gilchrist spoke to Bukalapak CEO ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia against ‘vaccine nationalism’
Indonesia has urged the world to not resort to "vaccine nationalism", which it says could limit the global availability of COVID-19 vaccines, after a recent procurement row broke out in Europe. ... ( read original story ...)
India cuts internet around New Delhi as protesting farmers clash with police
Internet access remained blocked Monday in several districts of a state bordering India's capital following violent weekend clashes between police and farmers protesting controversial agricultural ... ( read original story ...)
India budget to boost health care spending,
India’s government plans to increase spending on health care in a budget that promises extra help for weathering the coronavirus pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
India Doubles Healthcare Spending, Opens up Insurance to More FDI to Get Growth Back Up
India proposed doubling healthcare spending in an annual budget unveiled on Monday and lifted caps on foreigners investing in its vast insurance market to help revive an economy that suffered its ... ( read original story ...)
India police block roads into Delhi to stop farmers disrupting budget day
Security personnel stand guard next to barricades outside the Parliament where annual budget is being presented in New Delhi, India 1, 2021. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis ... ( read original story ...)