Modi-Hasina meet: Food import, CEPA to feature high on agenda
For the past year, Bangladesh has been negotiating with India for a guaranteed supply of seven essential commodities, Commerce Secretary Tapan Kanti Ghosh told The Daily Star…
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Chinese envoy’s statement on Nepal-India trade sparks controversy
Experts say the Chinese ambassador’s statement violates the diplomatic norms, and has unnecessarily invited controversy over Nepal’s relations with neighbouring countries.
Don’t do business with two banks of Myanmar: Bangladesh Bank
The banking regulator said the two banks were now under sanctions issued by the Office of Foreign Assets Control, a financial intelligence and enforcement agency of the US…
Rohingya repatriation likely to start in a few months: Officials
Officials say once everything is finalised, 100 Rohingyas would be repatriated through the Ghumdhum-Tumbru border every day.
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar committed to clear, tangible investments in Pakistan
According to PM Kakar, Saudi Arabia’s investment would come in the mining, agriculture and information technology sectors, and was part of a push to increase foreign direct…
G20 Summit: Hasina-Modi meet on Sept 8
The meeting will take place at the official residence of the Indian PM, hours after Bangladesh PM Hasina's arrival in New Delhi to attend the summit as a special invitee of host…
PM Kakar says Saudi Arabia to invest $25 billion in Pakistan over next 5 years
Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar said Saudi Arabia’s investment would come in the mining, agriculture and information technology sectors, and was part of a push to increase…
Neighbours snub Nepal’s new map
While Nepal’s boundary disputes with India are well-known, there is also a dispute with China in the Lipulekh area at a tri-junction between Nepal, India, and China.
India to allow rice exports to Singapore
According to the Singapore Food Agency, India accounted for around 40 per cent of Singapore’s rice imports in 2022. Singapore imports rice from more than 30 countries.
Rahul Gandhi reiterates ‘China has snatched India land’ claim
He said the issue of China including Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai China as a part of its territory in its delinquent edition of the ‘Standard Map” as a “serious issue”.