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BB extends Tk 8,000cr Sukuk tenure by 5-yr

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) has extended the tenure of the 1st Bangladesh Government Investment Sukuk by an additional five years. This decision, designed to protect the interests of the Su... Read More


Partnership for Peace and Prosperity: A Global Imperative

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- In an era of interconnected crises, ranging from conflict, climate change, economic inequality, pandemics, and democratic backsliding, the global community faces a critical choice: co... Read More


Dhaka has one tree per 28 residents, 3 trees needed for each

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- Environmental experts have warned that Dhaka now has just one tree for every 28 people, even though three fully grown trees are required to meet the daily oxygen needs of a single per... Read More


Kenya, Somalia stock market controllers agree on cross-border investment, financial integration

NAIROBI, KENYA, Dec. 1 --  The Nairobi Securities Exchange Plc (NSE) of Kenya and the National Securities Exchange of Somalia (NSES) have today signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)... Read More


Conservatives ahead of governing party in Honduras presidential vote, early results show

New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- With votes from about 43% of polling places counted early Monday in Honduras' presidential contest, preliminary and partial results showed two conservative challengers leading the... Read More


Samia Suluhu Eyes ICC Exit Amid Prosecution Push

Kenya, Dec. 1 -- Dar es Salaam, December 1, 2025 - President Samia Suluhu Hassan has issued a fiery warning about potentially withdrawing Tanzania from the International Criminal Court amid what she d... Read More


The Gen-Z Burnout: Why We're Tired Before 30

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- We are often described as young, energetic, and full of potential. Yet, behind the filtered photos and motivational posts, many of us in our twenties are simply exhausted. It's not t... Read More


Banking sakhis have revolutionized access to financial services in rural India: Let's strengthen this network

New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- The job profile of Sarika Arjun Chauhan, a banking correspondent (BC) Sakhi from Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh, offers a shining example of grassroots financial empowerment. As... Read More


It is not just a ritual, but it fuels efforts to take India towards development : PM at Parliament

India, Dec. 1 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Winter Session is not just a ritual, but it fuels efforts to take India towards development. Addressing the media ahead of the winter s... Read More


Discovery Bank's Black Friday SpendTrend 2025 reveals real-time spending trends

South Africa, Dec. 1 -- The newly released insights provide a detailed look at payment trends, transaction volumes, and shifting consumer preferences during one of the busiest retail days of the year.... Read More