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Former Japanese first lady keen to collaborate with Bangladesh in preventing marine pollution

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- Former Japanese First Lady Akie Abe has expressed interest in collaborating with Bangladesh on efforts to prevent marine pollution. "We have to prevent garbage from being dumped int... Read More


Purbachal plot graft: Verdict in case against Hasina, Tulip, Ruponti on Feb 2

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- A Dhaka court will deliver its verdict in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission over corruption in the allocation of land plots in Purbachal against former prime minister Sh... Read More


Trump vs. Powell Escalates: DOJ Criminal Threat Rattles Fed Independence, Markets; Gold Hits Record, Bonds Sell Off

India, Jan. 13 -- WASHINGTON, D.C., January 13 - The Trump administration escalated its pressure campaign against the Federal Reserve, threatening Chair Jerome Powell with a criminal indictment. Powel... Read More


Vietnam among top contenders in ASEAN Digital Awards finals

Hanoi, Jan. 13 -- Vietnam has three technological solutions shortlisted the finals of the 2026 ASEAN Digital Awards, placing the country among those with the highest number of finalists alongside Mala... Read More


Meta names former Trump adviser Dina Powell McCormick as president, vice chairman

India, Jan. 13 -- Meta Platforms on Monday appointed Dina Powell McCormick, a former Trump administration adviser and veteran finance executive, as its president and vice chairman, marking a significa... Read More


Why Iran's oil stored at sea has surged to a record high

India, Jan. 13 -- Iran has accumulated a record volume of oil at sea, equivalent to about 50 days of production. This is as Chinese purchases have slowed due to sanctions and Tehran moves to shield it... Read More


CA confident party of young people will win seats in February polls

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, on Tuesday, expressed optimism that some of the candidates of a newly formed political party, launched by young people, will secure seats in t... Read More


"Stands ready to work with other parties" to deepen BRICS cooperation: Chinese envoy to India Xu Feihong

New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong on Tuesday reiterated China's readiness to work with other countries to deepen BRICS cooperation, as he reposted External Affairs Minister ... Read More


Business Confidence Index reaches seven-year high: EuroCham Vietnam

HCM City, Jan. 13 -- The European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham) in Vietnam on January 13 released the Q4/2025 edition of its Business Confidence Index (BCI), which climbed to 80 points, the highest l... Read More


Indonesian expert backs local foods over cow's milk for children

Jakarta, Jan. 13 -- A nutritionist at Indonesia's top referral hospital says children's protein and calcium needs can be met through diverse local foods, reducing dependence on cow's milk while suppor... Read More