Focus Neighbourhood: Australia seeks stronger co-op with Bangladesh
Australia seeks stronger co-op with Bangladesh Bangladesh Post | 21st May Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Tuesday pledged to have “deeper cooperation” with Bangladesh on key fronts and address the shared challenges of climate change, regional maritime security and people smuggling. “One of the things we want to do is to have deeper cooperation between […]
Focus Neighbourhood: Chinese envoy explores future of Pakistan-China strategic collaboration
Chinese envoy explores future of Pakistan-China strategic collaboration The Express Tribune | 13thMay Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong elucidated on the concept of “new quality productive forces” and its implications for the transformative collaboration between China and Pakistan. According to Ambassador Zaidong, this concept, introduced by Chinese President Xi Jinping in September 2023, underscores […]
Focus Neighbourhood: Opium Cultivation Ban Costs Afghan Farmers $1.3 Billion, World Bank Reports
Opium Cultivation Ban Costs Afghan Farmers $1.3 Billion, World Bank Reports Afghanistan Times | 5th May According to a new report by the World Bank, the ban on opium cultivation in Afghanistan has resulted in a substantial loss of $1.3 billion for farmers, equivalent to approximately 8 percent of the nation’s GDP. The report highlights a […]
Focus Neighbourhood: Bangladesh reaffirms pledge of peaceful use of nuclear science
Bangladesh reaffirms pledge of peaceful use of nuclear science Bangladesh Post | 2nd May Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud has reiterated Bangladesh’s commitment to non-proliferation and peaceful use of nuclear science, particularly in energy, food safety and medicine, and health sectors. He shared this commitment during his meeting with Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International […]
Focus Neighbourhood: Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan continue
Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan continue The Khaama Press | 23rdApril Relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan remain strained, with recurring issues leading to heightened tensions. Recently, concerns escalated following airstrikes conducted by Pakistan in Afghanistan last month, and the subsequent assassination of a senior Taliban leader in Pakistan has intensified these worries. On April 18, […]
Focus Neighbourhood: Disagreements among participating nations impeded the formation of a regional contact group on Afghanistan
participating nations impeded the formation of a regional contact group on Afghanistan Afghanistan Times | 13thApril The proposal to establish a regional contact group on Afghanistan has faced setbacks due to disagreements among participating countries regarding the presence of some nations. The initiative to form a regional contact group by António Guterres, the Secretary-General of […]
Focus Neighbourhood: Bangladesh has capacity to be upper-middle-income country by 2031: ICCB
Bangladesh has capacity to be upper-middle-income country by 2031: ICCB Bangladesh Post | 8th April With targeted actions and appropriate policy followed by timely implementation to overcome the key challenges, Bangladesh has the capacity to become an upper-middle-income country by 2031, said International Chamber of Commerce-Bangladesh (ICCB) on Monday. An editorial of the current News […]
Focus Neighbourhood: PM seeks more ADB support for people’s socioeconomic development
PM seeks more ADB support for people’s socioeconomic development Bangladesh Post | 31st March Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday sought further robust support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to expedite Bangladesh’s endeavor for its people’s socioeconomic development as ADB Vice President (Sector and Themes) Fatima Yasmincalled on her in the capital city of Dhaka. […]
Focus Neighbourhood: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Historic Visit to Bhutan: Strengthening Bonds and Building Partnerships
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Historic Visit to Bhutan: Strengthening Bonds and Building Partnerships Daily Bhutan | 24th March This visit marks the Prime Minister’s third official trip to Bhutan and was met with a warm reception, reflecting the enduring friendship between Bhutan and India. Notably, this visit holds significance as it is Prime Minister Modi’s final […]
Focus Neighbourhood: India grants USD 61.5 million to develop KKS Port
India grants USD 61.5 million to develop KKS Port Daily Mirror | 19th March March 19 (Daily Mirror) – The Indian Government has agreed to provide a grant of USD 61.5 million to fully develop the Kankesanthurai (KKS) Port. This was revealed during a recent meeting between Ports, Shipping, and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva […]