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BNP, some other political parties lack patriotism: Nanak

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- There is no patriotism among some political parties including BNP, said Awami League presidium member and Textiles and Jute Minister Jahangir Kabir Nanak on Thursday. "There is no pa... Read More


IICA Director and Ambassador of Egypt consider cooperation prospects

Uzbekistan, Feb. 8 -- Director of the International Institute for Central Asia Javlon Vakhabov met with Ambassador of Egypt Amira Fahmy to discuss cooperation prospects, UzA reports. The parties note... Read More


Countries urged to review Gender Apartheid Treaty in Afghanistan: Heather Barr

Afghanistan, Feb. 8 -- Heather Barr of Human Rights Watch urged world leaders to back a treaty on crimes against humanity, emphasizing the need for more support for women and the inclusion of gender a... Read More


Five killed in violent Pakistan elections; mobile services suspended

Islamabad, Feb. 8 -- At least five people were killed in militant attacks as Pakistan held a general election on Thursday after temporarily suspending mobile phone services across the country and clos... Read More


Exports From Madhya Pradesh Find Traction in Middle East & Bangladesh

Bhopal, Feb. 8 -- The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has reported that Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and other Middle Eastern countries were the leading importers of agriculture... Read More


China, Russia should pursue "close strategic coordination," reject "exteral interference": Xi in call with Putin

Beijing, Feb. 8 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held a telephonic conversation with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Thursday and said that Beijing is ready to work jointly with Moscow toward... Read More


Who are the frontrunners in Pakistan's crucial elections?

Pakistan, Feb. 8 -- Tough contest is expected between three mainstream political parties: Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and Pakistan People's Party Millions of Pakistanis w... Read More


NSA Ajit Doval, his Greek counterpart discuss security, tech collaborations

New Delhi, Feb. 8 -- National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval held a meeting with his Greek counterpart, Athanasios Ntokos, and discussed the shared vision of the Prime Ministers of India and Greece... Read More


NBR cuts import duty on 4 essential items before Ramadan

DHAKA, Feb. 8 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has issued a notification reducing import duty on rice, edible oil, sugar and dates ahead of holy month of Ramadan. NBR Chairman Abu Hena Md Rahma... Read More


Govt cut VAT, duty on import of 4 essential items ahead of Ramadan

DHAKA, Feb. 8 -- The government has reduced VAT and duty on import of rice, edible oil, sugar, and dates ahead of holy month of Ramadan. The National Board of Revenue (NBR) issued four gazette notifi... Read More