Key areas of discussion included logistics and transportation, raw materials, the green economy, and others. Why, suddenly, have the states of the ‘five Stans’ become relevant in international politics and the economy? Leaders of Central Asian states and EU top officials at Central Asia-EU summit, 3-4 April, 2025 Critical raw materials: Essential for the EU…
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Dozens of Israeli air strikes on Gaza have killed “only women and children” after a ceasefire collapsed last month, the United Nations said, as an Israeli attack in the territory’s south killed a family of 10 on Friday. A UN human rights office report also warned that expanding Israeli evacuation orders were resulting in the…
Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur on Wednesday announced that underperforming Islamic Shariah-based banks will be merged with stronger institutions that have functional boards and no governing issues. Speaking at the 10th Annual Banking Conference on Wednesday, Mansur said the bigger Islamic banks had been “reshaped,” but a bunch of smaller banks were still grappling…
Walton has been honored with the Excellence in Investment Award 2025 for its contribution to significant and impactful investments within the economy of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Development Authority (BIDA) awarded Walton this prestigious recognition under the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) category. Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus handed over the award to Walton Hi-Tech Industries…
Square Pharmaceuticals PLC has received the Excellence in Investment Award 2025 under the Local Investment category at the inaugural Bangladesh Investment Summit. The award was presented by the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) in recognition of the company’s contribution to sustainable economic growth, employment generation, infrastructure development, and innovation. Eric S Chowdhury, director of Square…