Dhaka, Feb 5 (IANS) Amid mounting criticism over his controversial remarks on women, Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman appeared to strike a conciliatory tone, asserting that safeguarding women’s security and dignity would be among his party’s foremost priorities if it comes to power, local media reported.
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Climate change and industrial pollution are worsening the healthcare crisis in Bangladesh, according to a media report.
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Pakistan is facing water bankruptcy with the groundwater table declining sharply every year, as states such as Punjab and Sindh remain locked in a dispute of sharing of water, according to an article in the Karachi-based The News International.
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Pakistan’s economy has been in a state of crisis for many years while India, a frequent point of comparison in Pakistani discourse, in sharp contrast, has surged far ahead to become the fastest growing major economy in the world, according to a new report.
Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) The Taiwanese government's move to deepen collaboration with the US in artificial intelligence (AI) and critical minerals aims to counter risks from growing competition with Beijing, a new report has said.
Dhaka, Feb 5 (IANS) As Bangladesh heads to elections next week, radical Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami, in its election manifesto, pledged to pursue peaceful and cooperative relations with neighbouring countries, including India, rooted in “mutual respect and fairness”.
Washington, Feb 5 (IANS) The United States is moving to revive small and community banks, arguing that years of heavy regulation weakened local lending and slowed economic growth, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Congressmen.
Washington, Feb 5 (IANS) The United States has defended its sanctions-led foreign policy toward Iran and Myanmar, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent telling lawmakers that economic pressure remains a central pillar of Washington’s national security and global financial stability strategy.
Washington, Feb 5 (IANS) Top Democrats have criticised a new Small Business Administration policy that blocks businesses owned by legal permanent residents from getting SBA loans.
Washington, Feb 5 (IANS) Artificial intelligence is becoming a new focus for US financial regulators. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Congress that AI can strengthen markets, but it also poses risks that require close monitoring.
