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September 29, 2023 9:28 AM

Bangladesh Buddhist Federation celebrates Madhu Purnima

Bangladesh Buddhist Federation on Thursday celebrated Shubh Madhu Purnima at the International Buddhist Monastery, Dhaka. Marking the day, Buddhist devotees offered various gift items, including fruits, flowers, and candles, to statues of Lord B...

September 28, 2023 9:30 PM

Taiwan unveils its first homegrown submarine in defence milestone

Taiwan unveiled its first domestically developed submarine on September 28, a major step in a project aimed at strengthening the island's defence and deterrence against the Chinese navy, though it won't enter service for another two years. Taiwan ha...

September 28, 2023 2:47 PM

New IMF funds for Sri Lanka may face delay after review sees revenue shortfall

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday announced that it did not reach a staff-level agreement with Sri Lanka during the first review of the US$2.9 billion bailout package. The primary concern cited by the international body was a potenti...

September 28, 2023 2:02 PM

Taiwan says China knows using armed threats to influence its elections will ‘backfire’

China's leadership knows that using armed threats around Taiwan to try and force an outcome to Beijing's liking in elections do not work, the Taiwanese foreign minister said on September 28. China has over the past three years stepped up its militar...

September 28, 2023 2:02 PM

North Korea amends constitution on nuclear policy, cites US ‘provocations’

North Korea has adopted a constitutional amendment to enshrine its policy on nuclear force, state media reported on September 28, as the country's leader pledged to accelerate production of nuclear weapons to deter what he called U.S. provocations. ...

September 27, 2023 1:29 PM

Dipendra Airee’s 9-ball fifty and Malla’s 34-ball ton propel Nepal to historic 314 total in Asian Games

In a historic feat at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, Nepal's batsman, Dipendra Singh Airee, etched his name in the annals of cricket history. He blazed his way to a 50 in just 9 balls during the opening match of the men's cricket event against Mon...

September 27, 2023 10:26 AM

India clinch 25m pistol women’s team gold as Manu Bhaker leads the way

The Indian shooters ran riot on Day 4 of the ongoing Asian Games, bagging gold and silver medals across various events. The women's 25m pistol team event witnessed a spectacular performance by the Indian trio of Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh, and Rhythm Sa...

September 27, 2023 9:56 AM

Indian High Commission in Bangladesh celebrates Hindi Diwas Pakhwada

The High Commission of India in Bangladesh celebrated Hindi Diwas Pakhwada in Dhaka on Tuesday. High Commissioner Pranay Verma inaugurated the program. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Verma said Hindi is an integral part of Indian Culture and a...

September 26, 2023 4:12 PM

India creates history, clinches Gold medal in equestrian at Asian Games after 41 years

India created history on Tuesday as they clinched a gold medal in equestrian at the ongoing Asian Games. This momentous victory marks India's return to the pinnacle of equestrian excellence after an agonizing 41-year wait. The last time India tasted...

September 26, 2023 3:59 PM

Fitch downgrades Bangladesh’s foreign debt outlook to negative

Fitch Ratings has revised its outlook on Bangladesh's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to Negative from Stable, and affirmed the IDR at 'BB-' An IDR represents an assessment of an issuer government's relative likelihood of defa...

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