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World Bank projects Bangladesh's growth to slow to 3.9% in FY26 amid West Asia conflict

Dhaka, April 8 -- Bangladesh's economy faces significant challenges with slowing growth and rising poverty for three consecutive years, persistent inflation, stressed banking sector, weak revenue mobi... Read More


Ban on AL's activities to drag on as Bangladesh clears Anti-Terrorism Bill

Dhaka, April 8 -- The Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2026 has been passed in parliament following the revision of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 2009 on prohibiting an entity and all its activities. When ... Read More


What could the US target if Trump acts on threats and Iran's likely response? Explained

India, April 8 -- US President Donald Trump has threatened to destroy Iran's power stations and bridges, but bombing electricity plants would likely spur a humanitarian crisis and fierce retaliation f... Read More


Cabinet approves 1200 MW Kalai-II hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh

New Delhi, April 8 -- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved investment of Rs 14,105.83 crore for the construction of Kalai-II Hydro Electric ... Read More


What to expect from US-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan: Nukes, sanctions and Hormuz on the table

New Delhi, April 8 -- As the United States and Iran prepare for high-stakes negotiations in Islamabad, the fragile two-week ceasefire has created a narrow diplomatic window-but not necessarily a pathw... Read More


Saudi Arabia to bolster cooperation in Bangladesh's port, industrial sectors

Dhaka, April 8 -- Saudi Arabia has expressed eagerness to work with Bangladesh for strengthening strategic cooperation in seaport development, investment expansion and the industrial sector. Saudi Am... Read More


"We had a target set, locked and loaded": Hegseth on US readiness on killing "a whole civilization" in Iran if deal not reached

Washington DC, April 8 -- US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Wednesday revealed that the United States had prepared to strike multiple targets in Iran, including bridges and power plants, as part of ... Read More


Bheri Babai diversion project civil works miss third deadline, only 57 percent complete

Surkhet, April 8 -- Civil works under the second phase of the National Pride Bheri Babai Diversion Multipurpose Project have missed their deadline for the third time, with only 57 percent physical pro... Read More


Realty, auto stocks rally after US-Iran ceasefire deal

Mumbai/IBNS, April 8 -- Real estate and auto stocks rebounded sharply on Wednesday following a two-week ceasefire deal between the United States and Iran, boosting investor sentiment, media reports sa... Read More


Blackstone-backed Nexus Select Trust to acquire Kolkata mall

New Delhi, April 8 -- Nexus Select Trust, a real estate investment trust (REIT) backed by private equity firm Blackstone, has agreed to acquire the Diamond Plaza mall in Kolkata for Rs 347.5 crore ($3... Read More