Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has called upon Saudi Arabia to exempt from quarantine Bangladeshi expatriate workers who complete the self-isolation routine before leaving the country
Sri Lanka needs well-designed political and economic policy changes for long-term recovery
The government has taken steps to address shortages of fuel and gas to some extent when compared to the earlier situation which had long queues that stretched for kilometres outside fuel and gas stations. But a well-planned recovery plan still cannot be seen that can address the long-term food security issues.
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Two blasts hit Kabul, 5 dead
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500-bed COVID hospital is operational in Srinagar in 17 days
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Pakistan budget raises subsidies, incentives for big business, manufacturing and agriculture
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Bangladesh extends closure of educational institutions till June 30
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Awami National Party claims Pakistani mosques collecting donations for Afghan Taliban
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Bangladesh hospitals struggling with increasing number of Covid 19 patients
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Sri Lanka can draw down on USD 400 million swap with India
As part of steps to improve reserves, Sri Lanka can draw down on a 400 million US dollar foreign exchange swap with the Reserve Bank of India in August 2021, the island country’s apex bank chief said
French support to modernize Bangladesh power sector
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Guided-missile cruiser of US Navy visits Pakistan’s Karachi port
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