a

New India-Bangldesh waterway operational; enhances transit and connectivity

The first consignment of goods from Bangladesh arrived in Tripura by waterway on Saturday as part of a trial run for shipping of goods from other parts of India to the northeast region via Bangladesh formally making operational of new waterways between the two neighbours

More on Cooperation/Trade

Abbott to supply over 1 mn COVID-19 antibody tests to India

US-based healthcare technology maker Abbott on Monday said it can supply over one million of its laboratory-based serology blood test for the detection of the antibody, IgG (Immunoglobulin G), that identifies if a person has had the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

Nepal's Investment Board okays FDI for five hydropower projects

The Investment Board Nepal (IBN) has approved foreign direct investment worth Rs 185.43 billion for seven different projects that are in the pipeline

$1.5bn loan agreements signed to fight COVID-19 in Pakistan

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan witnessed the signing ceremony of $1.5 billion loan agreements with three international financial institutions for combating the COVID-19 crisis in the country, it was reported on Saturday

WB approves $1.05b for Bangladesh to create quality jobs, respond to pandemic

The World Bank yesterday approved $1.05 billion for three projects to help Bangladesh create quality jobs and accelerate economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic as well as build resilience to future crises

India, AIIB sign pact for $750 mn Covid response support

The Indian government and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank on Friday signed an agreement for $750 million loan for COVID-19 response

$1.5bn loan agreements signed to fight virus

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday witnessed the signing ceremony of $1.5 billion loan agreements with three international financial institutions for combating the COVID-19 crisis

US direct COVID-19 assistance to Sri Lanka exceeds $5.8 million

Continuing to lead the global effort to respond to and end the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States has provided Sri Lanka more than $5.8 million in direct total assistance, the U.S. Department of State said

IIT Guwahati develops low-cost diagnostic kits for COVID-19

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, in association with RR Animal Healthcare Ltd and Guwahati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), has developed low-cost diagnostic kits for COVID-19

Pakistan to register exporters on Amazon to boost cash-strapped economy

Pakistan's economic crisis and the towering burden of external debts have been hit hard by the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, pushing the country's growth for the current fiscal year to negative figures, as per the estimates of global financial bodies

Cylcone Amphan brings five new sea birds to Bangladesh

The wind speed increased and the river waters went wild as the night progressed. Floating inside the Sundarbans (albeit inside a boat) during the tropical cyclone 'Bulbul' is a memory I will cherish and fear for years to come

Italian fashion company commits to support Bangladesh during pandemic

An Italian fashion company, Teddy Group, has committed to support Bangladesh during the coronavirus pandemic, saying that Bangladesh is a trusted partner

Bangladesh to post highest GDP growth in Asia this fiscal year

The Asian Development Bank, it seems, is rather certain that Bangladesh's economic recovery from the coronavirus-induced downturn would be V-shaped

Pakistan, Afghanistan to open key trade route on June 22

Pakistani and Afghan officials have agreed to reopen a key route for cross-border trade between the two countries from June 22, aiming to give a major boost to bilateral trade

ADB, UNICEF join hands to supply medical equipment

The United Nations Children’s Fund has delivered protective medical equipment and supplies to Nepal for protection of health workers

Sri Lanka seeks to attract new investments from EU

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa Thursday met with the EU ambassadors at the Presidential Secretariat for discussions centered on rebuilding the economy after passing the COVID-19 crisis