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US flags fiscal transparency gaps in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Sept. 21 -- Bangladesh suffers from a lack of transparency in government revenue and expenditures, the US Department of State said in a report released on September 19. The country marked as o... Read More


One year of announcement of CJ's roadmap for judiciary reforms

Dhaka, Sept. 21 -- Tomorrow marks the one-year anniversary of the announcement of Chief Justice Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed's Roadmap for reforms of judiciary. Significant progress has been made in the impl... Read More


"Chips or ships, they must be 'Made in India'": Prime Minister Narendra Modi

New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of development works worth over Rs 34,200 crore in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, on Saturday. Addressing the 'Samud... Read More


Japan PM contender Koizumi vows wage hikes to counter inflation

Tokyo, Sept. 20 -- Shinjiro Koizumi, launching a bid to become Japan's next prime minister, pledged on Saturday to focus on revitalising the economy by boosting wages and productivity to counter risin... Read More


A sigh of relief!

Srinagar, Sept. 20 -- Finally, a sigh of relief! TheJammu and Kashmir government has facilitated the evacuation of 4,873 fruit-laden trucks over the past two days. These included 2,239 trucks via theS... Read More


Bengaluru Metro revives pillar advertising, projected revenue up to rRs.r80 crore annually: Report

India, Sept. 20 -- After a seven-year hiatus, advertisements are set to return to metro pillars and infrastructure across Bengaluru, potentially boosting non-fare revenue for the Bengaluru Metro Rail ... Read More


Need to go beyond USD-INR corridor', says RBI Governor

New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra has underlined the larger goal of internationalizing the rupee. He was addressing the 25th anniversary event of the Clearing Corporation of India in... Read More


Video: Dutch MP removed from parliament for Palestinian flag blouse returns in watermelon top

The Hague, Sept. 20 -- Dutch MP Esther Ouwehand, leader of the Party for the Animals (PvdD), was ordered to leave the House of Representatives on Thursday, September 20, after appearing in a blouse in... Read More


Medifacials vs parlour facials: Dermatologist explains the difference for your skin

New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- When it comes to skincare, facials are a beloved go-to for many. These treatments let you indulge in a bit of self-care while tackling specific skin issues so that you can achie... Read More


Forced merger of five Shariah banks in Bangladesh faces daunting challenges

, Sept. 20 -- Bangladesh Bank's plan to merge five weak Islamic Shariah-based banks into a single state-owned entity has been hailed as a bold attempt to stabilise the banking sector, but experts warn... Read More