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Bangladesh: BGB Foils BSF Push-In Attempt Along Jhenaidah Border

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has foiled another attempt by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) to push four people into Bangladesh through the Maheshpur border in Jhenaidah. The incident, in which the BGB

Sunday, August 16, 2026

Class 11 Seats Vacant Across Bangladesh Reach 1.36 Million After SSC Pass Rate Falls

Class 11 seats vacant across Bangladesh are expected to reach around 1.36 million this year, out of nearly 2.5 million seats available nationwide, after the pass rate in the SSC and equivalent

Bangladesh Measles Deaths and Vaccination Coverage Gaps Push Toll Past 900

Bangladesh measles deaths and vaccination coverage failures have combined to push the child death toll from the country’s ongoing outbreak past 900, with eight more deaths reported in the 24 hours to Saturday morning. A total of 902 children have

Sunday, August 16, 2026

Reliance Rolls-Royce Fighter Jet Engines Deal to Power India’s Stealth Fighter Programme

India’s Reliance Industries and Britain’s Rolls-Royce announced on Friday plans to jointly design and manufacture engines for New Delhi’s multirole indigenous fighter jet programme, marking one of the most significant Reliance Rolls-Royce fighter jet engines announcements in India’s defence sector

Sunday, August 16, 2026

Pakistan Afghanistan Humanitarian Aid Crosses Torkham as Trade Route Reopens for Relief

Pakistan Afghanistan humanitarian aid has resumed at a critical border point, with Pakistani and United Nations officials confirming that more than 700 truckloads of

Taliban Mark Five Years in Power: Afghanistan Faces Record Humanitarian Need

The Taliban mark five years in power on Saturday with parades and ceremonies across Kabul, seeking to present their government as firmly in control

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India Sets LPG Production Targets to Secure Cooking Gas Supplies

Monday, August 17, 2026

Current Affairs

India has introduced maximum daily LPG production targets for its state-run and private refineries, a move aimed at safeguarding domestic supplies of cooking gas after the Middle East war disrupted imports from

Bangladesh-India Relations Remain Strained as Dhaka Awaits a “Conducive Environment” for High-Level Visit

Monday, August 17, 2026

Current Affairs

Bangladesh-India relations remain under visible strain, with Dhaka signalling on Sunday that a more favourable diplomatic climate is needed before it can commit to a top-level visit to New Delhi. The statement,

Bangladesh: BGB Foils BSF Push-In Attempt Along Jhenaidah Border

Sunday, August 16, 2026

Current Affairs

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has foiled another attempt by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) to push four people into Bangladesh through the Maheshpur border in Jhenaidah. The incident, in which the BGB

Class 11 Seats Vacant Across Bangladesh Reach 1.36 Million After SSC Pass Rate Falls

Sunday, August 16, 2026

Current Affairs

Class 11 seats vacant across Bangladesh are expected to reach around 1.36 million this year, out of nearly 2.5 million seats available nationwide, after the pass rate in the SSC and equivalent

Bangladesh Measles Deaths and Vaccination Coverage Gaps Push Toll Past 900

Sunday, August 16, 2026

Current Affairs

Bangladesh measles deaths and vaccination coverage failures have combined to push the child death toll from the country’s ongoing outbreak past 900, with eight more deaths reported in the 24 hours to

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India Sets LPG Production Targets to Secure Cooking Gas Supplies

India has introduced maximum daily LPG production targets for its

Bangladesh-India Relations Remain Strained as Dhaka Awaits a “Conducive Environment” for High-Level Visit

Bangladesh-India relations remain under visible strain, with Dhaka signalling on

Bangladesh: BGB Foils BSF Push-In Attempt Along Jhenaidah Border

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has foiled another attempt by India’s

Current Affairs

India Sets LPG Production Targets to Secure Cooking Gas Supplies

Monday, August 17, 2026

Current Affairs

India has introduced maximum daily LPG production targets for its state-run and private refineries, a move aimed at safeguarding domestic supplies of cooking gas after the Middle East war disrupted imports from

Bangladesh-India Relations Remain Strained as Dhaka Awaits a “Conducive Environment” for High-Level Visit

Monday, August 17, 2026

Current Affairs

Bangladesh-India relations remain under visible strain, with Dhaka signalling on Sunday that a more favourable diplomatic climate is needed before it can commit to a top-level visit to New Delhi. The statement,

Bangladesh: BGB Foils BSF Push-In Attempt Along Jhenaidah Border

Sunday, August 16, 2026

Current Affairs

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has foiled another attempt by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) to push four people into Bangladesh through the Maheshpur border in Jhenaidah. The incident, in which the BGB

Class 11 Seats Vacant Across Bangladesh Reach 1.36 Million After SSC Pass Rate Falls

Sunday, August 16, 2026

Current Affairs

Class 11 seats vacant across Bangladesh are expected to reach around 1.36 million this year, out of nearly 2.5 million seats available nationwide, after the pass rate in the SSC and equivalent

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Business

India Energy Drink Label Deadline Will Not Be Extended, Regulator Confirms

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

The India energy drink label deadline is staying put, and that decision has left some of the world’s biggest beverage makers scrambling. India’s food safety regulator has rejected requests from PepsiCo, Red

Pakistan Services Exports Rise 19pc in FY26 on Strong IT and Travel Earnings

Friday, August 7, 2026

Business

Pakistan services exports posted one of their strongest performances in recent years during the fiscal year 2025-26, climbing by 18.81 per cent as the information technology sector continued to anchor the country’s

India Energy Drink Crackdown Forces Pepsi, Red Bull, and Monster to Rethink Labels

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Business

The India energy drink crackdown is pushing ahead despite strong pushback from some of the world’s biggest beverage companies. India’s food safety regulator has ordered makers of high-caffeine drinks to stop calling

Afghanistan Uzbekistan Trade Relations Strengthen Following High-Level Kabul Visit

Monday, July 27, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Afghanistan Uzbekistan trade relations have taken a notable step forward after Uzbekistan’s Deputy Prime Minister, Jamshid Khodjaev, led a high-level delegation to Kabul for a series of meetings aimed at deepening economic

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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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Bangladesh: BGB Foils BSF Push-In Attempt Along Jhenaidah Border

Class 11 Seats Vacant Across Bangladesh Reach 1.36 Million After SSC Pass Rate Falls

Bangladesh Measles Deaths and Vaccination Coverage Gaps Push Toll Past 900

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Pakistan Afghanistan Humanitarian Aid Crosses Torkham as Trade Route Reopens for Relief

Taliban Mark Five Years in Power: Afghanistan Faces Record Humanitarian Need

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India Sets LPG Production Targets to Secure Cooking Gas Supplies

Bangladesh-India Relations Remain Strained as Dhaka Awaits a “Conducive Environment” for High-Level Visit

Bangladesh: BGB Foils BSF Push-In Attempt Along Jhenaidah Border

Class 11 Seats Vacant Across Bangladesh Reach 1.36 Million After SSC Pass Rate Falls

Bangladesh Measles Deaths and Vaccination Coverage Gaps Push Toll Past 900

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India Sets LPG Production Targets to Secure Cooking Gas Supplies

Bangladesh-India Relations Remain Strained as Dhaka Awaits a “Conducive Environment” for High-Level Visit

Bangladesh: BGB Foils BSF Push-In Attempt Along Jhenaidah Border

Class 11 Seats Vacant Across Bangladesh Reach 1.36 Million After SSC Pass Rate Falls

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India Energy Drink Label Deadline Will Not Be Extended, Regulator Confirms

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