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…
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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…
Over 65,000 children in the Gaza Strip have been taken to the hospital due to acute malnutrition amid the ongoing Israeli blockade, the Al Masirah TV channel reports, citing the Gaza government’s media office. According to the broadcaster, a total of 1.1 mln Palestinian children and teenagers suffer from hunger every day. The United Nations…
President: Khorezm’s tourism export potential estimated at US$2 billion Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — A meeting chaired by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev took place, focusing on the key priorities for the socio-economic development of the Khorezm region. “Khorezm is a crossroads where our glorious history meets new reforms — and that is no exaggeration,” the President stated. “Although…
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…