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Technology reshaping microfinance in BD

Dhaka, Aug. 25 -- The microfinance sector of Bangladesh- once defined by group meetings, passbooks and paper-based lending - is now undergoing a digital revolution. From BRAC to Grameen Bank and ASA,... Read More


Wage board, 2 day holiday for journos

Dhaka, Aug. 25 -- Dhaka reporters Unity (DRU) have demanded the implementation of nine wage board and formation of the 10th wage board immediately. In a statement on Sunday signed by DRU president Ab... Read More


Firefly takes off from Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Hong Kong, Aug. 25 -- Malaysia Aviation Group's (MAG) Firefly has started 737-800 services at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). Read More The inaugural flight took off last week when 737-800 ... Read More


Retired Judges Slam Amit Shah's Naxal Remarks on VP Candidate B Sudershan Reddy

India, Aug. 25 -- AGENCIES A group of 18 retired judges, including several former Supreme Court justices, have strongly objected to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent remarks targeting Vice-Presi... Read More


UP: 8 Killed, 45 Injured as Container Hits Tractor Carrying Devotees in Bulandshahar

BULANDSHAHAR, Aug. 25 -- At least eight people, including two women and one child, were killed and 45 others were injured in a road accident on National Highway 34 in Bulandshahar late last night. The... Read More


Canadian PM Mark Carney Backs Robust Security Guarantees for Ukraine

WEB DESK, Aug. 25 -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that he backed Ukraine's calls for robust security guarantees as part of any peace deal, saying Ca... Read More


Russia-Ukraine: UAE Facilitates Latest Prisoner Exchange Amid Ongoing Peace Efforts

WEB DESK, Aug. 25 -- Russia and Ukraine exchanged another 146 prisoners of war from each side yesterday after mediation by the United Arab Emirates, the Russian defence ministry said. All of the freed... Read More


South African President Holds Talks with European Leaders on Russia-Ukraine Peace Efforts

India, Aug. 25 -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa held a telephone conversation with European leaders to discuss the Russia-Ukraine peace efforts. The South African Presidency said Ramaphosa h... Read More


Israeli officials vow to press ahead with offensive on Gaza City

WEB DESK, Aug. 25 -- Planes and tanks have pounded parts of Gaza City as Israel plans to seize the territory's largest urban area. Residents have spoken of uninterrupted explosions in the northern and... Read More


Mining, investment conference postponed to 2026

DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 25 -- THE Ministry of Minerals has postponed the 7th Tanzania Mining and Investment Conference, which was originally scheduled to take place in November this year. In an official ... Read More