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Vietnam govt approves $8.36B railway project to China

Vietnams parliament has approved a major $8.36 billion railway project aimed at linking its northern port city of Haiphong to Chinas Yunnan province via the border city of Lao Cai. The ambitious project received near-unanimous support from lawmakers, with 455 out of 459 voting in favor. The...

Trump seeks to reshape Asia's energy supplies with US gas

When President Donald Trumpsat down to lunchwith his Japanese counterpart this month, talk turned quickly to how Tokyo could help realise a decades-old proposal to unlock gas in Alaska and ship it to US allies in Asia. Trump and his energy tsar Doug Burgum framed the venture as a way for Japan...

Costa Rica to take India, Central Asia deportees from US

Costa Ricasaid on Monday it was willing to receive migrants from theUSwho are nationals of other countries. Previously, Panama and Guatemala also offered to do the same. The countrys presidential office saidin a statement that 200migrantsfrom central Asia and India would be arriving in a...

Bangladesh ranks 14th in list of most corrupt countries

Bangladesh has ranked 14th on the list of the most corrupt countries out of 180, according to Transparency International (TI), marking its lowest score in the past 13 years. With a score of 23, Bangladesh shares this position with Congo and Iran. In the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024, the...

Erdogan embarks on three-nation Asia tour to strengthen ties

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to begin a pivotal three-nation tour of Asia on Monday, with stops in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Pakistan, aiming to further enhance Turkiyes established relationships with these key regional partners, reads a Daily Sabah report. After a busy domestic...

DMP forms probe committee over Secretariat clash

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has formed a three-member investigation committee to probe the clash between police and students of Prime Asia University that took place in front of Gate No. 1 of the Bangladesh Secretariat. Official sources said the incident, which saw students and police...

Most Asian markets cautiously higher as traders eye Trump 2.0

Asian markets started the first full week of 2025 on a positive but cautious note as traders struggled to track a healthy run-up on Wall Street, with minds turning to Donald Trumps second presidency. Ongoing concerns about Chinas stuttering economy, the outlook for US interest rates and the wars...

ADB to provide $1b annually for Bangladesh's development

Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide US $1 billion to Bangladesh annually in concessional financing over the next five years. ADB Country Director Hoe Yun Jeong came up with the assurance when he met Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan at the Forest Department...

Bangladesh recognizes right to uninterrupted internet access

Bangladesh has officially recognized the right to 24/7 internet access as a right for its citizens. Information and Broadcasting Advisor Md. Nahid Islam made the announcement on his verified social media page on Tuesday evening. He stated, The Cyber Protection Ordinance, 2024, establishes 24/7...

Asia shares rally on US inflation relief

Asian shares rallied on Monday after a benign reading on US inflation restored some hope for further policy easing on 2025, while there was relief that Washington had averted a government shutdown, reports Reuters. After the bonanza of recent central bank decisions, this week is much quieter...

India defeat Bangladesh by 41 runs to win title

In the Under-19 Womens Asia Cup final in Kuala Lumpur, Bangladesh was defeated by India by 41 runs. India set a target of 117 runs after losing 7 wickets. In response, Bangladesh was bowled out for 76 runs. Indias women lost their first wicket at 23 runs while batting. Kamalini, who scored 5...

U-19 cricketers get cash bonus from BCB for Asia Cup triumph

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a cash reward for the Bangladesh Under-19 cricket team after their recent victory in the Asia Cup. The young Tigers defeated India by 59 runs in the final, securing their second consecutive U-19 Asia Cup championship. Azizul Hakim Tamim, the...

U-19 women's team storms into Asia Cup final, thumping Nepal

The Bangladesh under-19 womens cricket team has reached the final of the ongoing Asia Cup, defeating Nepal by nine wickets in a rain-affected match in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Friday. The team will face India in the final on Monday, marking the second India-Bangladesh clash in a major...

Bangladesh women thrash Malaysia by 120 runs, reach super four

Bangladesh triumphed over Malaysia by 120 runs in the second match of the Under-19 Womens Asia Cup. Chasing a target of 150 runs, Nishita Akter and Habiba Akter bowled out Malaysia for only 29 runs. With this win, Bangladeshs women progressed to the Super Four as Group A champions. On Tuesday...

WHO urges greater efforts to prevent drowning in South-East Asia

The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged countries in the South-East Asia Region to enhance efforts to prevent drowning, a leading cause of death that disproportionately affects children and vulnerable populations. According to WHOs first Global Status Report on Drowning Prevention, the region...

Bangladesh earns first win, beats Sri Lanka 8-0 to finish 9th

Bangladesh won their first match in the 2024 Womens Hockey Junior Asia Cup, beating Sri Lanka 8-0 in a placement-deciding match in Muscat, Oman, on Saturday, securing 9th place in the 10-team,reports UNB. Bangladesh completed their maiden Asian Cup Hockey journey with winning note after...

BCB announces Women’s U19 Asia Cup squad

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday announced squad for the inaugural ACC Womens U19 Asia Cup, reports BSS. The event will be held in Klang, Malaysia from 15-22 December. The Bayuemas Cricket Oval will host all the matches of the six-team competition featuring Malaysia, Bangladesh,...

ADB approves $100m more loan for infrastructure development

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million loan in additional financing to support critical infrastructure development through publicprivate partnerships (PPP) in Bangladesh, reports UNB. This project will enable Bangladesh to catalyse private sector financing, reduce pressure...

We couldn’t batt well in final like last 2 matches, says India captain Aman

Bangladesh won the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup for the second consecutive time by defeating India. The young tigers won by a huge margin of 59 runs in the battle to retain the title at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. At the prize giving ceremony after the match, Indian captain...

Bangladesh clinches title again defeating India

Bangladesh defended their ACC Mens U-19 Asia Cup title, defeating India by 59 runs in the final to become back-to-back champions. The match took place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. After losing the toss, Bangladesh U-19 elected to bat first, but could not post a large...

Bangladesh U-19 reach second consecutive Asia Cup final

Bangladesh secured a commanding 7-wicket victory over Pakistan in the semi-final of the Under-19 Asia Cup on Friday, sealing their spot in the final for the second consecutive time, reports The Business Standard. As defending champions, they will look to retain their title after a dominant...

S Korea stocks fall, won steady amid Asian market volatility

Equities extended losses in Seoul on Thursday, while the won stabilised as South Korea entered a period of uncertainty with President Yoon Suk Yeol clinging to power after his brief imposition of martial law this week. Additionally, Bitcoin broke past the $1,00,000 mark for the first time on...

Ousted Sheikh Hasina destroyed everything: CA

Chief Adviser Prof. Dr Muhammad Yunus has said the previous regime led by ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina destroyed everything, as he pledged to hold general elections only after ushering in constitutional and judicial reforms, including an electoral overhaul. He said this in an exclusive...

Death toll from Cyclone Fengal rises to 20

The death toll from Cyclone Fengals fierce push through Sri Lanka and southern India reached 20 on Monday as downpours and flooding followed the storms wake after its winds calmed. Fengal made landfall in Indias Tamil Nadu state on Saturday, bringing the highest 24-hour rainfall seen in 30 years...

Wars, regional tensions boost arms sales: Report

Sales by major arms suppliers were boosted last year by the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and tensions in Asia, with marked increases for manufacturers based in Russia and the Middle East, according to a report published on Monday. Sales of arms and military services by the worlds 100 largest arms...

ADB commits $24.3 million for solar power plant in Mymensingh

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a financing package worth $24.3 million with Muktagacha Solartech Energy Limited (MSEL) to establish a grid-connected solar photovoltaic power plant in Mymensingh. As the sole mandated lead arranger, the Manila-based financial institution took charge...

Bangladesh U-19 defeats Nepal to secure Youth Asia Cup semi-final spot

Bangladeshs U-19 team secured a dominant five-wicket victory over Nepal in the Youth Asia Cup semi-finals, thanks to an all-round performance by Azizul Hakim Tamim. On Sunday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Bangladesh won the toss and invited Nepal to bat. Nepal was bowled out for...

Jr Asia Cup Hockey: Bangladesh draws with Malaysia to stay in Jr World Cup race

Bangladesh keep their hopes alive of qualifying for the Junior World Cup Hockey after securing a 2-2 draw against the stronger Malaysia in a closely contested third group match of the 10-team Junior Asia Cup Hockey, held in Muscat, Oman, on Saturday. Bangladesh, after defeating host Oman and...