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Regulatory rate unchanged at 10pc as inflation frowns

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Bangladesh Bank has yet again decided to be clenched-fist on money supply. During the second half of this fiscal year, according to monetary policy statement (MPS), the policy rate w... Read More


Trusting the trustees

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Bangladesh's interim government was born not at the ballot box but in the streets. The July 2024 uprising swept away a government that many citizens viewed as unaccountable and abusiv... Read More


State President congratulates overseas Vietnamese on Lunar New Year Festival

Hanoi, Vietnam, Feb. 9 -- State President Luong Cuong and his spouse, Ha Noi, February 8, 2025 - Photo: VTV The State President delivered his Lunar New Year message and beat the ceremonial drum to of... Read More


Indian-origin techie shares journey from leaving high-paying job to restarting career in Big Tech

India, Feb. 9 -- After spending nearly a decade building software, an Indian-origin techie made a bold choice. She left her well-paying job at an American multi-national retailer, returned to school, ... Read More


Deadlines missed, restoration delayed: Why Delhi's water bodies are still dry

India, Feb. 9 -- Jagdeesh Kumar, a 62-year-old resident of Vishwas Nagar, has a fixed routine. Every evening, he takes a walk around Jheel Park in east Delhi's Welcome - not too far from his home. The... Read More


Delhi facing a water crisis despite multiple plans to revive lakes. Here's why

India, Feb. 9 -- Jagdeesh Kumar, a 62-year-old resident of Vishwas Nagar, has a fixed routine. Every evening, he takes a walk around Jheel Park in east Delhi's Welcome - not too far from his home. The... Read More


In an era of infra growth, Kosi-Seemanchal region still relies on bamboo bridges

SAHARSA/PURNEA, Feb. 9 -- Despite infrastructure in Bihar getting attention of both the central and state governments and being the focus of the "next stage development", the Kosi-Seemanchal region is... Read More


Daily bread beats ballot for Nepali youths on seasonal migration

Dhangadhi, Feb. 9 -- As campaigning intensifies in villages and towns across the country ahead of the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5, political parties and candidates are bus... Read More


India unveils $175 million package for Seychelles, calls it a trusted partner

NEW DELHI, Feb. 9 -- India on Monday announced a $175 million special economic package for Seychelles to support housing, health, defence, and maritime security, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Se... Read More


BJP government in Delhi marks one year with roll-out of e-buses

India, Feb. 9 -- With the addition of 500 new electric buses on Sunday, Delhi now has the largest electric bus fleet in the country, chief minister Rekha Gupta said. The buses were flagged off at a ce... Read More