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Sunday, March 29, 2026

Indian LPG Tankers Successfully Navigate Strait of Hormuz

On March 29, 2026, two Indian LPG Tankers carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) successfully reached Indian ports after transiting the strategic Strait of Hormuz. This critical passage was authorized by Iranian authorities,

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Bangladesh Faces Soaring 31% Default Rate on Large Loans

Bangladesh Loan Default Rate Hits 31%: On March 29, 2026, Bangladesh’s banking sector revealed a significant rise in the default rate on large loans, reaching 31.20% for accounts with loans exceeding Tk1

India: Noida International Airport Set to Launch Commercial Flights

Noida International Airport Commercial Flights: Commercial operations at Noida Airport are set to commence in the next 45 to 60 days, according to Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu. The announcement was made on March 29, 2026, highlighting a significant

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Pak-Afghan Peace Jirga to Address Border Tensions

Pak-Afghan Peace Jirga Set to Address Escalating Border Tensions

Pak-Afghan Peace Jirga: A significant peace jirga between Pakistan and Afghanistan is scheduled to take place in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on March 31, 2026. The event aims to establish a framework for peace and dialogue amid rising tensions between the

Sunday, March 29, 2026

UAE-Pakistan Food Delivery Amid Middle East Conflict

UAE and Pakistan Collaborate on Food Supply Amid Middle East Tensions

UAE and Pakistan are intensifying their collaboration to ensure the delivery of essential food items amid ongoing Middle East tensions. On March 28, 2026,

Saudi Arabia, Turkish, and Egyptian FMs in Islamabad for Iran Mediation

Saudi, Turkish, and Egyptian Foreign Ministers Arrive in Islamabad for Iran Mediation Talks

Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt are set to visit Islamabad on March 29 and 30, 2026, following an invitation from Pakistan’s

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Indian LPG Tankers Successfully Navigate Strait of Hormuz

Sunday, March 29, 2026

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On March 29, 2026, two Indian LPG Tankers carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) successfully reached Indian ports after transiting the strategic Strait of Hormuz. This critical passage was authorized by Iranian authorities,

Bangladesh Faces Soaring 31% Default Rate on Large Loans

Sunday, March 29, 2026

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Bangladesh Loan Default Rate Hits 31%: On March 29, 2026, Bangladesh’s banking sector revealed a significant rise in the default rate on large loans, reaching 31.20% for accounts with loans exceeding Tk1

India: Noida International Airport Set to Launch Commercial Flights

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Current Affairs

Noida International Airport Commercial Flights: Commercial operations at Noida Airport are set to commence in the next 45 to 60 days, according to Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu. The announcement was

Bangladesh SMEs can cut 14 million tons emissions: Study

Bangladesh’s SMEs Pave Path to Emission Reduction with Solar Energy

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Current Affairs

Bangladesh SMEs can cut 14 million tons of emissions: Study On March 28, 2026, a groundbreaking study by Change Initiative revealed that Bangladesh’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have the potential to

Pak-Afghan Peace Jirga Set to Address Escalating Border Tensions

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Current Affairs

Pak-Afghan Peace Jirga: A significant peace jirga between Pakistan and Afghanistan is scheduled to take place in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on March 31, 2026. The event aims to establish a framework for

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Indian LPG Tankers Successfully Navigate Strait of Hormuz

On March 29, 2026, two Indian LPG Tankers carrying liquefied

Bangladesh Faces Soaring 31% Default Rate on Large Loans

Bangladesh Loan Default Rate Hits 31%: On March 29, 2026,

India: Noida International Airport Set to Launch Commercial Flights

Noida International Airport Commercial Flights: Commercial operations at Noida Airport

Current Affairs

Indian LPG Tankers Successfully Navigate Strait of Hormuz

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Current Affairs

On March 29, 2026, two Indian LPG Tankers carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) successfully reached Indian ports after transiting the strategic Strait of Hormuz. This critical passage was authorized by Iranian authorities,

India: Noida International Airport Set to Launch Commercial Flights

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Current Affairs

Noida International Airport Commercial Flights: Commercial operations at Noida Airport are set to commence in the next 45 to 60 days, according to Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu. The announcement was

Bangladesh’s SMEs Pave Path to Emission Reduction with Solar Energy

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Current Affairs

Bangladesh SMEs can cut 14 million tons of emissions: Study On March 28, 2026, a groundbreaking study by Change Initiative revealed that Bangladesh’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have the potential to

Pak-Afghan Peace Jirga Set to Address Escalating Border Tensions

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Current Affairs

Pak-Afghan Peace Jirga: A significant peace jirga between Pakistan and Afghanistan is scheduled to take place in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on March 31, 2026. The event aims to establish a framework for

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India's Coffee Exports Hit by West Asia Crisis

West Asia Crisis Severely Impacts India’s Coffee Exports

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

India’s coffee export industry is facing significant challenges as the ongoing crisis in West Asia disrupts shipping routes, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz. As of March 27, 2026, approximately 300 containers,

Nayara Energy India Increases Fuel Prices BY 5 INR| Global Tensions

Nayara Energy Raises Fuel Prices Amid Global Oil Volatility

Friday, March 27, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Nayara Energy, India’s largest private fuel retailer, announced a significant increase in petrol and diesel prices across the country on March 26. This decision comes as state-owned oil marketing companies maintain steady

Finance Bill 2026 India Approved by Lok Sabha

India’s Finance Bill 2026: Tax Reforms and Economic Growth

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Finance Bill 2026 India: On March 26, 2026, the Indian Lok Sabha passed the Finance Bill, introducing significant tax reforms aimed at spurring economic growth. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the

Bangladesh Partners with BYD for Electric Car Manufacturing

Bangladesh and China’s BYD Forge Partnership for Electric Vehicle Production

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Runner Automobiles PLC, a subsidiary of the Runner Group, has entered into a significant agreement with BYD Auto Industry Company to manufacture electric vehicles in Bangladesh. This announcement was made on March

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Opinion

Maldives Hidden Gems: 5 Spots Emerge in 2026

Discover Maldives hidden gems as tourism surges. New guides spotlight undiscovered Maldives islands from northern atolls to southern reserves. Officials project growth beyond USD 5.4 billion in receipts. South Asian travellers eye these secret Maldives attractions amid record 2025 arrivals. Maldives hidden gems draw

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Indian LPG Tankers Successfully Navigate Strait of Hormuz

Bangladesh Faces Soaring 31% Default Rate on Large Loans

India: Noida International Airport Set to Launch Commercial Flights

Pak-Afghan Peace Jirga Set to Address Escalating Border Tensions

UAE and Pakistan Collaborate on Food Supply Amid Middle East Tensions

Saudi, Turkish, and Egyptian Foreign Ministers Arrive in Islamabad for Iran Mediation Talks

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Indian LPG Tankers Successfully Navigate Strait of Hormuz

Bangladesh Faces Soaring 31% Default Rate on Large Loans

India: Noida International Airport Set to Launch Commercial Flights

Bangladesh’s SMEs Pave Path to Emission Reduction with Solar Energy

Pak-Afghan Peace Jirga Set to Address Escalating Border Tensions

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India: Noida International Airport Set to Launch Commercial Flights

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West Asia Crisis Severely Impacts India’s Coffee Exports

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