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Speaker reiterates remarks on women's representation in parliament

Barishal, Nov. 13 -- Speaker Major (retd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmad Bir Bikram has said women should be given the opportunity to be directly elected in 100 parliamentary seats instead of relying on reserved s... Read More


Australia seamer Mahli Beardman breaks 38-year record with 6/24 on ODI debut against England

Perth, Nov. 13 -- Australia's young fast bowler Mahli Beardman scripted history on his One-Day International (ODI) debut against England on Friday, breaking a 38-year-old record with a sensational six... Read More


Tamil Nadu Speaker JCD Prabakaran distributes cakes to children on Children's Day, credits CM Vijay for initiative

Chennai, Nov. 13 -- Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker JCD Prabakaran distributed cakes to schoolchildren at Chennai Middle School in Nungambakkam on Friday as part of Children's Day celebrations. Addressin... Read More


The unfinished promise to India's children

India, Nov. 13 -- Bal Diwas is a reminder that children are not merely the citizens of tomorrow but citizens today, entitled to care, opportunity, protection and dignity Bal Diwas, the children's day... Read More


Court Summons Justice, Gender Ministers Over Government's Failure to Support Rape Survivor

Liberia, Nov. 13 -- Monrovia-More than a year after a man pleaded guilty to statutory rape and was sentenced to five years in prison for sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl, the Liberian government is... Read More


Harry Kane rejoices over most England appearances record; receives special gift from Luka Modric

London, Nov. 13 -- England skipper Harry Kane expressed happiness at achieving the record for most appearances by an English player, saying that it is a feeling he will be proud of forever and thanked... Read More


India's critical minerals ambitions must include women

India, Nov. 13 -- With wide ranging international MoUs and targeted policy measures, India has set its priorities clear on securing its critical minerals value chain. The surging importance of critica... Read More


US investment in science holds lessons for India's economic growth

India, Nov. 13 -- What does last week's election victory of the Democrats have to do with India's long-term economic development? More than we may realise. I am not referring to potential changes on t... Read More


Islami Bank seeks Tk 6,000cr govt equity investment, paving way for state control

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, the country's largest private sector bank, is heading toward a major ownership overhaul as it has sought a Tk 6,000 crore equity investment from the gover... Read More


Nigeria, EU sign deal to facilitate return of illegal migrants

Nigeria, Nov. 13 -- The Nigerian government has signed a readmission agreement with the European Union (EU,) which would facilitate the return of Nigerians living illegally in EU member states. The M... Read More