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World Bank Group & Sri Lanka Partner to Improve Digital Services & Grow Digital Economy

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- The World Bank Board of Executive Directors today approved a $50 million project to support Sri Lanka's digital transformation. The project will promote innovation and investment... Read More


Zubaida flies back to London ahead of husband Tarique's return

Dhaka, Dec. 20 -- Zubaida Rahman, the wife of BNP leader Tarique Rahman, has set off for London ahead of her husband's planned return to Bangladesh after more than a decade in the UK. She left Dhaka ... Read More


VP Shettima warns against challenging Tinubu in 2027, says it's "suicidal"

Nigeria, Dec. 20 -- Vice President Kashim Shettima has declared that anyone daring to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election would be either "hell-bent on a suicidal path" or "an outrigh... Read More


"Extremist, reckless groups" trying to create anarchy across Bangladesh, says education advisor

Dhaka, Dec. 20 -- Education Advisor CR Abrar has said some "extremist, reckless groups" are trying to create anarchy and lawlessness across Bangladesh by taking advantage of the murder of Inqilab Monc... Read More


APC governors pass vote of confidence in Tinubu

Nigeria, Dec. 20 -- The All Progressives Congress (APC) governors have reaffirmed their confidence in President Bola Tinubu, citing his economic reforms, security initiatives, and efforts to strengthe... Read More


No premature election moves, says Shafie Apdal as Warisan eyes Sabah consolidation

KOTA KINABALU, Dec. 20 -- Kota Kinabalu: Parti Warisan President Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal said it may consider working with national-based parties in the 16th parliamentary election but that Sabah... Read More


Diponegoro University export dozen of tons of Jepara anchovies

Jepara, Dec. 20 -- Diponegoro University, in collaboration with private sector partners, has successfully exported dozens of tons of white anchovies caught by fishermen in Jepara District, Central Jav... Read More


'Andhra should remain an aunt, not mother'; Kotia inseparable part of Odisha, says Revenue Minister

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 20 -- Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari on Friday issued a strong warning to Andhra Pradesh, asserting that Kotia is an inseparable part of Odisha and cautioning the neighbouring state ... Read More


KISS student murder: Tribal bodies, activists put founder Achyuta Samanta in dock, demand CBI probe

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 20 -- Allegations linked to the murder of an Adivasi Class IX student at the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) in Bhubaneswar have intensified, with tribal organisations, s... Read More


Rally, torch procession held in Dhaka over attacks on Udichi, Chhayanaut, media houses

Dhaka, Dec. 20 -- A section of Udichi Shilpigosthi has organised a cultural rally in Dhaka in protest against what it describes as "planned criminal attacks", vandalism and arson targeting the organis... Read More