Fast fashion garments pile up in South Asia as Middle East conflict grounds planes
DHAKA – Shipments of garments for Zara owner Inditex and other major clothing retailers are stranded at airports…
Why Bangladesh just fired the man who saved its economy
Just as fragile investor confidence was beginning to return to Bangladesh after months of political upheaval, the abrupt…
Bangladesh seeks to keep least developed status amid economic stress
Economy UN to consider delay to graduation that would preserve trade benefits People shop at a market in…
Pakistan takes on India in marquee game at T20 World Cup. Unbeaten West Indies fields against Nepal
MUMBAI, India (AP) — The most-anticipated game of the T20 World Cup is set to attract over a…
India eyes ‘global manufacturing powerhouse’ status with budget boost
India’s newly unveiled budget signals a bid to cement its status as a global manufacturing powerhouse through a…
Pakistan to play in T20 World Cup but will boycott India clash
Pakistan’s government says the national cricket team will be allowed to take part in the coming T20 World…
Experts issue warning as harmful creatures spread in crucial waterways: ‘Now it’s everywhere’
An escaped aquarium fish species has overtaken flood-hit canals in Bangladesh, posing a threat to native fish species.…
Nipah virus outbreak in India sparks worry in China before Lunar New Year
An outbreak of the highly fatal Nipah virus in India’s eastern state of West Bengal has sparked widespread…
At US’ biggest retail show, China question never goes away for Walmart, Costco and others
The world’s largest retail show held last week in New York saw a mood of measured optimism amid…
Are Women More at Risk?
Crocodile expert Jailabdeen A, the director of the Gharial Ecology Project, is researching on and conserving gharials in…
‘They frequently sneak into human settlements’
An abundance of venomous snakes near and within the capital city of Dhaka in Bangladesh has alarmed officials…
As Bangladesh vote nears, Yunus hands over economy on surer footing
Bangladesh turmoil Economic wins offset by political turmoil; debt and export issues linger Muhammad Yunus’ interim government has largely…