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India's First Training Squadron departs for Seychelles, marking completionofLong Range Training Deployment

India, Sept. 5 -- The ships of First Training Squadron (1TS), comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul and ICGS Sarathi, departed Port Victoria, Seychelles on September 4, marking the completion of a successfu... Read More


US firm to launch advanced AI-driven portable ultrasound device in Bangladesh

Bangladesh, Sept. 5 -- A United States-based company has announced the launch of an advanced AI-powered portable ultrasound device in Bangladesh as part of efforts to transform the country's healthcar... Read More


CID charges former minister Saifuzzaman, wife over 'money laundering' in Dubai

Bangladesh, Sept. 5 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has initiated a case against former land minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury Javed and his wife Rukmila Zaman over the alleged laundering ... Read More


DUCSU election: BGCS VP candidate Kader says he wants to stay alive, not win

Bangladesh, Sept. 5 -- Abdul Kader, the vice-president candidate from the Anti-Discrimination Student Parliament panel, has said he fears for his life amid rumours swirling around the Dhaka University... Read More


DUCSU returning officer issues warning over violating code of conduct in social media

Bangladesh, Sept. 5 -- The Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) election commission has warned against "smear campaigns" on social media, particularly in two Facebook groups frequented by ... Read More


Govt continues wage subsidy and income tax exemption

Jakarta, Sept. 5 -- The Indonesian government continues its economic stimulus program in the second half of 2025 through several ongoing programs, such as wage subsidies and income tax (PPh) exemption... Read More


Robi, Banglalink 'disappointed and concerned' over telecom licencing policy

Bangladesh, Sept. 5 -- Two of the country's three private mobile network operators have raised concerns over the recently approved Telecommunication Network and Licencing Policy 2025, claiming it was ... Read More


Journalists demand lawyers be brought to justice over Dhaka court assault

Bangladesh, Sept. 5 -- The Court Reporters Unity (CRU) has condemned the assault on Somoy TV journalist Asif Mohammad Siam inside a Dhaka courtroom, demanding the lawyers involved be brought to justic... Read More


VP Gibran joins night patrol, visits market after protests

Jakarta, Sept. 5 -- Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka conducted a late-night patrol on Thursday (September 4) to oversee the implementation of the neighborhood security system ( siskamling ) in se... Read More


Textile, Apparel & Handicraft Industry Gain Relief Under New GST Reforms

New Delhi, Sept. 5 -- The 56th meeting of the GST Council has approved a series of tax rationalisations aimed at strengthening India's textile and apparel industry. The measures are expected to reduc... Read More