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Packaging industry can reach $50b exports: Amir Khasru

Dhaka, Jan. 15 -- Bangladesh's packaging industry has the potential to reach $50 billion in exports if proper policy support is provided, said BNP Standing Committee member and former commerce ministe... Read More


Mental health centres must in all higher education institutes: UGC

New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Wednesday issued draft guidelines that require all higher educational institutions (HEIs) to establish a dedicated "mental health and we... Read More


Secy-level meeting: Dhaka-Kathmandu focus on PTA, visa facilitation

, Jan. 15 -- Bangladesh and Nepal have discussed ways to strengthen bilateral trade and economic cooperation, focusing on finalising a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA), easing visa facilitation and ... Read More


Why regulatory synergy is key to growth and investor confidence in Nigeria's petroleum sector, By Akpandem James

Nigeria, Jan. 15 -- The Nigerian oil and gas industry has frequently been in the news for various reasons. Decades before the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) was enacted in August 2021, the country's oil... Read More


Speakers highlight expanded CEF role in strengthening citizen engagement

Dhaka, Jan. 15 -- Speakers said the expansion of Nagorikata: Civic Engagement Fund (CEF) marked a new chapter in deepening citizen participation and inclusive governance in Bangladesh, as the programm... Read More


Solan tragedy: Vikramaditya, Jai Ram visit Arki market, take stock of rescue operations

Dharamshala, Jan. 15 -- Himachal public works and urban development minister Vikramaditya Singh on Wednesday reviewed the relief and rescue operations at the fire incident site in Arki market of Himac... Read More


Rajnath Singh greets Indian Army on 78th Army Day, hails soldiers 'indomitable courage and sacrifice'

New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday extended greetings to Indian Army personnel and their families on the occasion of 78th Army Day, saluting the force's courage, sacrific... Read More


House Of Makeup's Most Viral Skin Tint, Loved For Its Glow, Introduces 3 New Shades Designed Solely For Indian Skin

India, Jan. 15 -- SMPL Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 15: 2026 marks a shift towards skincare-first makeup for all skin types, where everyday beauty feels effortless, intuitive, and grounded i... Read More


India's chemical sector facing risk from China overcapacity, high crude prices and weak global demand: Nuvama

New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- The chemical sector in the country is facing multiple structural and macroeconomic risks, with challenges ranging from China's persistent overcapacities to elevated crude oil pri... Read More


ANALYSIS: What Trump's new US National Security Strategy means for Africa

Nigeria, Jan. 15 -- In November 2025, the United States (US) released its new National Security Strategy describing how the country intends to protect its 'core national interests.' These interests n... Read More