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Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar holds talks with leaders of various political parties in Bangladesh
The Hindu
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August 24, 2025
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held back-to-back talks with leaders of various political parties of Bangladesh, hours after his arrival in Dhaka to boost bilateral ties. Mr. Dar, also the deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan, on Saturday...
Regional growth key to easing Dhaka’s burden
Daily Star
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August 23, 2025
Climate change, unplanned urbanisation, river encroachment, pollution, excessive use of polythene, and severe traffic congestion are making life increasingly difficult in Dhaka, said speakers at a discussion yesterday. They also stressed that...
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PM Modi’s China visit may signal thaw in ties, but India must not lower its guard
Firstpost
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August 29, 2025
The recent visit of Wang Yi, the Chinese foreign minister, to India, including his interactions with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, as well as a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, signalled...
Nationwide sustainable development is a prerequisite for decentralizing capital Dhaka
Textile Focus
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August 24, 2025
Focus Group Discussion on “Decentralisation & Environmental Welfare of the Capital: Towards a Sustainable Dhaka” held at DCCI Due to climate change, unplanned urbanization, river encroachment and pollution, environmental degradation, excessive use...
Bangladesh launches YVM to raise young people’s voices in decision making
Bangladesh Post
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Marking the International Youth Day, the government and the United Nations system on Thursday launched the design phase of Youth Voice Mechanism (YVM) for Bangladesh. This innovative platform aims to amplify the voices of young people in...
Agha and Pakistan feeling confident, UAE's 'home' comforts and Rashid's plea
The National News
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With the Asia Cup 2025 set to take place in the UAE this September, three of the contenders will warm up with a tri-series in Sharjah. Below are the key talking points as hosts UAE, Pakistan and Afghanistan gear up for action. Captain cool If...
Bangladesh’s multi-layered roots of state
New Age Bangladesh
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THE Bangladesh state in 1971 is complex in its functional identity as it was a state in occupation fighting for liberation. The state formation process followed unorthodox routes, incorporating both formal and informal realities in separate and...
Trump tariffs on India in effect: Which countries stand to gain from India's pain? Explained
Mint
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August 29, 2025
Trump tariffs on India: The additional 25% tariffs imposed on India by the US for purchases of Russian oil came into effect earlier this week, essentially doubling the duty on Indian exports to 50%. Sectors like textiles, gems and jewellery,...
Dhaka, City College students' clash sparked by 'ID card' row
BDNews24
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Several students have been injured in fresh clashes between Dhaka College and City College students in the capital’s busy Science Laboratory area. The violence broke out around 12:30pm on Thursday, when the two sides chased each other through the...
BSF Nabs Senior Bangladesh Police Officer While Attempting to Cross Border In West Bengal
ABP Live
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August 24, 2025
In a rare and startling incident, the Border Security Force (BSF) on Saturday evening detained a senior officer of the Bangladesh Police after he allegedly attempted to cross into Indian territory illegally. The arrest took place in West Bengal’s...
Bangladesh’s banks must be tech-driven for survival
The Financial Express Bangladesh
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The banking sector of Bangladesh needs to pay its total focus on adoption of emerging technologies for survival in the context of rapidly-digitising global financial landscape, a globally renowned futurist said. "Bangladesh's banks must stop...
Over 30 countries to attend 10th Science, Technology Exchange Program
Tehran Times
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August 18, 2025
TEHRAN – Participants from over 30 countries will attend the 10th Science and Technology Exchange Program (STEP), scheduled to take place on September 7 at Tehran’s Amirkabir University of Technology. Organized by the Mustafa Science and...
Pakistan's FM arrives in Bangladesh to rebuild ties, first in 13 years
The Economic Times
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August 23, 2025
Dhaka: Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Dhaka on Saturday for a rare two-day visit, aimed at rebuilding ties with Bangladesh following the ouster of longtime prime minister Sheikh Hasina. A special flight carrying Dar, the most...
Jamaat-e-Islami imposes Jizya tax on Hindus in Bangladesh
Weekly Blitz
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August 23, 2025
In an unprecedented escalation of Islamist persecution, Jamaat-e-Islami — the Bangladeshi arm of the Muslim Brotherhood — has begun imposing the medieval Jizya tax on Hindus and other religious minorities, openly declaring its intent to replace...
China’s increasing footprint in South Asia
Geopolitical Intelligence Services
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August 29, 2025
Through economic and military relationships, China’s strategic expansion in South Asia challenges India’s influence. July 4, 2018: A road sign at the Gwadar Free Zone, operated by China Overseas Ports Holding Company, in Gwadar, Balochistan,...
US–Bangladesh Deal on Tariff: Short-term Success, Long-term Introspection
Fresh Angle
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On 1 August 2025, it was reported that the United States (US) agreed to impose 20% tariff on imports from Bangladesh. Initially, the US had announced its intention to impose 37% tariff on Bangladeshi products, but after careful negotiations, Dhaka...
Pakistan FM Ishaq Dar in Dhaka on rare visit to reset ties after Hasina exit
Firstpost
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August 23, 2025
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Dhaka on Saturday for a rare two day visit, aimed at rebuilding ties with Bangladesh following the ouster of long time prime minister Sheikh Hasina. Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in...
Govt appoints former RBI Governor Urjit Patel as IMF Executive Director
Telengana Today
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August 29, 2025
The government has appointed former RBI Governor Urjit Patel as India’s Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund for three years, replacing KV Subramanian. Patel, who earlier served at the AIIB and IMF, resigned as RBI Governor in...
New Election in Bangladesh is Redunant: Sheikh Hasina is still the Legitmate Prime Minister of Bangladesh
Fresh Angle
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WRITTEN IN DEFENSE OF BANGLADESH’S SOVEREIGNTY, DEMOCRACY, AND JUSTICE! History is not only the story of nations; it is the conscience of peoples. In the words of George Santayana, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”...
Zambry denies plan for 10,000 Bangladeshi students to work in Malaysia
Free Malaysia Today
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August 23, 2025
Zambry Abdul Kadir said the higher education ministry does not make decisions on the number of workers needed in certain industries as the policy is related to other ministries. PETALING JAYA: Higher education minister Zambry Abdul Kadir has shot...