Amid political impasse, Russia describes situation in Kyrgyzstan, a former Soviet republic, as ‘messy and chaotic’. ( read original story ...)
PTA with Nepal by this year
Nepal demanded duty facility for 130 of its products ... So, there is a possibility of losing more than $2 billion-worth export business annually after graduation, according to the UN body. ( read original story ...)
Turkey marks year since launch of military op in Syria
Turkey launched its anti-terror Operation Peace Spring against YPG/PKK and Daesh/ISIS terrorists one year ago on Thursday to destroy a terror corridor in northern Syria and bring peace to the region. ( read original story ...)
Pentagon blindsided by Trump’s new Afghanistan troop withdrawal assertion
The U.S. military was blindsided Thursday by President Donald Trump’s assertion that all U.S. troops will be out of Afghanistan by the end of the year, with U.S. officials saying they are not aware of ... ( read original story ...)
Taliban cheer Trump tweet promising early US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan
The Pentagon has not yet responded to the president's Wednesday tweet announcing all American troops would be out of Afghanistan by Christmas. ( read original story ...)
US hits all of Iran’s financial sector with sanctions
The Trump administration has blacklisted virtually all of Iran's financial sector, dealing another blow to an economy that is already reeling under U.S. sanctions. The move will deepen tensions with ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Woes to Help Japan Woo Financiers, Top Official Says
China’s crackdown on Hong Kong and new limits on overseas workers in Singapore could help Japan raise its profile as a global financial hub, despite its higher taxes, according to Japan’s new vice ... ( read original story ...)
WB forecasts Bangladesh’s GDP growth at 1.6 per cent in FY’ 21
World Bank Country Director for Bangladesh and Bhutan. "For a resilient recovery, the government needs to continue to safeguard its fiscal and debt positions, build financial sector health, protect ... ( read original story ...)
UAS F-71: By Bangladesh, for Bangladesh
It is commonly believed that “collective hard work to achieve goals” is how ant colonies function. That is also the motto of team ANTS from the Islamic University of Technology, ... ( read original story ...)
Razak supports ‘Make in Pakistan’ initiative led economic growth
not manufactured in Pakistan, different proposals were discussed by the members of TPB. The members of TPB opined that there is an urgent need to remove anomalies in the tariff structure so that cost ... ( read original story ...)