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Bangladeshi exporters pin big hopes on Bhutan

Bangladesh's exports to Bhutan would get a huge boost once the two sides sign the proposed preferential trade agreement, said exporters and experts yesterday

Pakistan’s efforts made Afghan talks possible, says Gen Bajwa

With the United States seeking continued support for peace in Afghanistan, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Bajwa on Monday credited Prime Minister Imran Khan for Pakistan’s role in the start of intra-Afghan talks

Pakistan's National Assembly extends Jadhav-related ordinance for four months

The National Assembly on Monday extended the International Court of Justice (Review and Re-consideration) Ordinance meant to facilitate convicted Indian "spy" Kulbhushan Jadhav through a voice vote for four months

Pakistan FO summons Indian Charge d’affaires to express serious concerns over death of Pakistani Hindus

Pakistan on Monday summoned Indian Charge d’affaires to register its "serious concerns" over the Jodhpur Incident in which Pakistani Hindus, including children, were found dead under mysterious circumstances

EU funds higher education capacity building in Sri Lanka and Maldives

The delegation of the European Union said it is funding fifteen agencies in Sri Lanka and two in the Maldives to build higher education capacity

Sri Lanka tour by Bangladesh not possible under SLC’s conditions: BCB president

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan said that the board were perplexed by the conditions that Sri Lanka had asked to be maintained for the Tigers' upcoming tour of the island nation

‘India never flinches in support of democracy in Afghanistan’

Indian Ambassador Vinay Kumar reaffirmed his country's steadfast and unflinching support for a democratic and republic Afghanistan in its pursuit of stability and prosperity at a time as Afghanistan government and Taliban militants have embarked on a journey to reach a settlement to end the grilling conflict

India strongly supports Maldives-US defence framework agreement

India has stated that it has no reservations regarding the defense agreement recently signed between the Maldives and the United States

Pakistan to relax visa rules for Afghan nationals

Pakistan will announce a relaxed-visa policy for Afghan nationals particularly students, businessmen, investors, and patients, a top official said

Khalilzad in Islamabad amid intra-Afghan peace process

United States Special Representative for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad will land in Islamabad later on Monday to meet with the Pakistani leadership and discuss the future course of action in the Afghan peace process

India's top selling automotive battery introduced to Maldives

Amazone, the number one battery brand of India, has been introduced to the Maldives

Indian envoy inaugurates Kolhufushi street light installation

Indian High Commissioner Sunjay Sudhir, on Monday, inaugurated the 'Kolhufushi streetlights project' in Meemu Atoll

Bangladesh to export 1,450 tonnes hilsa to India for Durga Puja

The Bangladesh government, in a goodwill gesture,  has approved the export of 1,450 tonnes of hilsa fish to India on the occasion of Durga Puja

Bangladesh summons Myanmar envoy over military movement

Bangladesh has summoned the Myanmar ambassador amid military build-up on the other side of the border in Rakhine state, the media reported on Monday

Failure to resolve Rohingya crisis may dash hope for regional peace

Bangladesh fears the Rohingya crisis can frustrate the hope for regional peace and stability if it is not solved at the earliest