Today, at the government meeting in Urgench district, chaired by Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the president called transport costs as the main obstacle to the rapid development of tourism in Khorezm province. According to the head of state, 95% of domestic flights in Uzbekistan are operated by Uzbekistan Airways and its low-cost wing Silk Avia. The remaining…
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Dhaka city is rolling out 22 new traffic signals in a renewed attempt to bring order to its notoriously chaotic roads. But a pressing question hangs in the air – will commuters and drivers finally follow the rules? In the past, traffic signals in Dhaka often served as little more than decorative poles. Red lights…
Several reports indicate that Uzbekistan plans to obtain fifth-generation Chinese JF-17 block 3 multirole fighter jets for future needs. Reported evidence, including videos and agency sources, suggests progress in the potential fighter jet deal between Tashkent and Beijing, although the governments have not made any official announcements. A recent video attracted substantial attention by showing a jet…
Businesses are bracing for possible impact after neighbours India and Bangladesh recently imposed tit-for-tat trade restrictions after months of verbal sparring, BBC reports. Last month, Bangladesh restricted land imports of cotton yarn from India to shield local industries from cheaper imports. Dhaka’s move came days after India abruptly stopped the transhipment facility it had offered…
Claiming that efforts are on to destabilise the country by spreading falsehood and misinformation, Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has said Bangladesh will seek support of the United Nations (UN) to prepare a transparent report on the last 15 years of journalism in Bangladesh. “The UN has given a transparent and excellent report on…