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I will return to Bangladesh in Dec, not afraid: Sheikh Hasina

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday, August 5, declared that she is determined to return home in December, pledging to face the risk of arrest or a death s... Read More


Pakistan, Iran eye early FTA amid $10 billion trade targetPublished on: August 5, 2026 9:07 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 5 -- Iran said on Tuesday negotiations on a long-discussed free trade agreement (FTA) with Pakistan were progressing well and could be concluded "in the near future," as senior official... Read More


Government says power challenge shifted from generation to energy storagePublished on: August 5, 2026 9:07 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 5 -- Pakistan no longer faces a shortage of electricity generation but must now invest in energy storage and a more flexible power grid to manage the rapid growth of rooftop solar, Powe... Read More


Rupee loses some ground against dollarPublished on: August 5, 2026 9:04 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 5 -- The Rupee on Tuesday depreciated by 1 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 277.76, compared to the previous day's closing of Rs 277.77. According to th... Read More


Thai NA President arrives in Hanoi for official visit

Hanoi, Aug. 5 -- President of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand Sophon Zaram arrived in Hanoi on August 5 morning, beginning his three-day official visit to... Read More


Sheikh Hasina Vows Bangladesh Return, Says 'Fear Cannot Decide My Duty'

Goa, Aug. 5 -- Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina made her first public address since being ousted from power in August 2024, declaring that she would return to Bangladesh despite the lega... Read More


Kuwait Airways offers 20% discount on all-inclusive summer packages

Bangladesh, Aug. 5 -- The promotional offer is valid for bookings made between July 31 and August 15, with the travel period spanning from July 31 to December 31. The discount applies across the natio... Read More


Mitsubishi Electric's ME Innovation Fund Invests in JIJ, Startup Using Quantum Computers to Develop Mathematical Optimization Middleware

Japan, Aug. 5 -- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that its ME Innovation Fund has invested in JIJ Inc., a Japanese startup that uses quantum computers and other technologies to develop middle... Read More


Strait of Hormuz disruption rattles global energy, fertilizer and industrial trade, says ITC

India, Aug. 5 -- A recent analysis has found that the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, amid the Iran-US conflict, has exposed the vulnerability of global trade to a single maritime chokepoint, with... Read More


'Whatever fate awaits me, I will return to my people': Sheikh Hasina vows Bangladesh comeback

India, Aug. 5 -- Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday declared that she would return to Bangladesh regardless of the consequences, saying no force could separate her from the pe... Read More