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Govt faces rising spending pressure amid limited revenue
The government's spending pressure has increased from several directions. The implementation of the new pay structure, repayment of domestic and foreign loans, and additional pressure from subsidies and fuel expenditure…
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Universal humanistic philosophy vital for global peace: Swapon
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon today said it is essential to find a universal humanist philosophy to achieve lasting global peace and address the ongoing crises facing the world. "To achieve the…
Trump’s Iran conundrum
US President Donald Trump has secured a welcome Middle East diplomatic breakthrough with an agreement for Hamas militants to disarm, but remains mired in the conflict with Iran, searching for an exit strategy that continues…
Govt aims to build investment-driven, productive economy: Saki
State Minister for Planning Md. Zonayed Abdur Rahim Saki today said the government’s overarching goal is to build an investment-driven and productive economy capable of generating large-scale employment through structural…
UN chief urges immediate removal of all Syria sanctions
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Sunday urged the removal of all sanctions imposed on Syria during the era of ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad, as he concluded a two-day visit to the country. "I welcome steps that…
Palestinians say Israeli settlers torch 2 mosques in West Bank
Palestinian officials said Israeli settlers set fire to two mosques in the occupied West Bank overnight Sunday, after this week's deadly clashes in the territory left six people dead. Violence in the Israeli-occupied…
Trump giving Iran talks ‘some space’: UN envoy
US President Donald Trump is giving negotiations with Iran "some space," his UN ambassador said Sunday, after two nights passed without strikes on the country. UN ambassador Mike Waltz told "Fox News…
