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IIT Sri Lanka Launches Dhaka Office in Gulshan
IIT Sri Lanka officially launched its Dhaka office at a ceremony held in Gulshan on 17 August 2026, marking a significant step towards strengthening educational collaboration between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The inauguration…
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Pakistan’s $600 Million SCB Loan And The Persistence Of Structural Fiscal Weakness
Pakistan’s decision to secure a $600 million short‑term loan from Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) has once again drawn attention to the country’s increasingly fragile external financing position. The loan priced at SOFR plus…
US to tighten visa regulations for foreign students, journalists
The Trump administration moved on Thursday to tighten the duration of visas for foreign students, cultural exchange visitors and journalists. The new final rule from the Department of Homeland Security creates a fixed time…
Andy Burnham becomes UK Labour leader; next stop – prime minister
Andy Burnham, nicknamed the 'King of the North', was elected leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday, the final step before becoming its seventh prime minister in a decade on a pledge to thwart the…
US-Bangla unveils $1.1bn fleet expansion to challenge foreign airlines
At a time when the state-owned flag carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines is planning to acquire aircraft from both Boeing and Airbus, private carrier US-Bangla Airlines has also announced a major fleet expansion. The airline…
West Indies great Sir Gary Sobers leaves an unmatched legacy after his death at 89
Gary Sobers was born with two extra fingers -- one on each hand. He removed them himself as a boy, using catgut and a sharp knife. Sobers would go on to become the most complete cricketer to play the game. A graceful and…
Sheikh Hasina extradition request under review: Jaiswal
India is examining Bangladesh's request for the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, according to Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for India's Ministry of External Affairs. Speaking at the…
