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Banking sector faces pressure as NPLs cross Tk 6.44 lakh crore

, Jan. 19 -- Bangladesh's banking sector is facing mounting pressure as non-performing loans (NPLs) have surged to alarming levels, raising concerns over the country's financial stability. The total ... Read More


Rajuk chairman assures server restoration by Feb 1

Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- Chairman of Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (Rajuk) Reazul Islam on Monday assured real estate developers that the authority's server would be fully operational by February 1 next. Th... Read More


Toyota Urban Cruiser EV to launch tomorrow- expected price, features and more

India, Jan. 19 -- Japanese automaker Toyota is set to launch its all-electric SUV, the Urban Cruiser EV, on January 20, i.e. tomorrow. This will mark Toyota's entry into the all-electric category. The... Read More


Self-Accident Involving Rent-a-Car Reported Near GCA Ground Junction in Porvorim

India, Jan. 19 -- A self-accident involving a rent-a-car was reported near the GCA ground junction in Porvorim, causing brief disruption to traffic in the area. Fortunately, no injuries have been repo... Read More


Saligao Resident Files Police Complaint Alleging Assault and Threats Over Rent-a-Bike Dispute

India, Jan. 19 -- Manjit Mahesh Naik, a resident of Grand Morod, Saligao, has filed a police complaint alleging that he and his father were assaulted and threatened by a group of individuals near Hote... Read More


14th National Party Congress lays foundation for Vietnam's leap in socialism construction: Sri Lankan party leader

New Delhi, Jan. 19 -- The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) will be a historic milestone, laying the groundwork for a new leap in socialism construction and economic growt... Read More


Zscaler appoints Swamy Kocherlakota to lead Agentic AI security engineering

New Delhi, Jan. 19 -- Zscaler, the cloud security company, has appointed Dr. Swamy Kocherlakota as Executive Vice President of Agentic AI Security Engineering, effective January 2026. The move comes a... Read More


Japanese MSME Park Proposed Near Noida Airport At YEIDA-JETRO Meet

Lucknow, Jan. 19 -- The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) on Friday held discussions with the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) on developing a dedicated Japanese MSME... Read More


Science, technology, innovation as engines of economic growth

Hanoi, Jan. 19 -- Vietnam has built a strong base for economic development, but maintaining growth will depend on science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation. These have been recognise... Read More


Can clinics, pharmacies and farms get on the same page to tackle AMR?

India, Jan. 19 -- On 28 December 28, 2025, in the year's final Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi put a public face on a problem that is usually filed away as "clinical" or "technical": A... Read More