On July 19, on the sidelines of the first summit of the leaders of Central Asian countries and the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held talks with the Crown Prince, Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud. The Crown Prince cordially congratulated Shavkat Mirziyoyev on his convincing…
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Japan is becoming a major trading partner of Bangladesh in terms of export and investment. The country’s manufacturers have set a target of $10 billion in apparel export earnings from Japan by 2030. Also, Japan has emerged as a major source of investment for Bangladesh in recent years. Bangladesh first export to Japan among the…
The Middle East has long been the centre of geopolitical priorities for the United States and for the most part, the global hegemon had maintained a sphere of influence over the major power in the region. The US fostered the rise of Israel and protected it from regional rivals with its annual $3 billion aid,…
Bangladesh has very recently made its first payment in the local currency, taka, for a predominantly foreign loan-funded project — indicating a possibility of being quite a game-changer. The project in question involves the construction of a 24-kilometre elevated expressway connecting Dhaka to Ashulia, with an estimated cost of Tk17,653 crore (approximately $1.2 billion). China…
Bangladesh, a densely populated country with a population of around 170 million, primarily relies on rice and vegetable cultivation to meet its food requirements. The limited availability of land poses a significant challenge for diversifying agricultural practices, making cotton cultivation seem unfeasible. However, through the adoption of regenerative agricultural practices, new possibilities emerge for integrating…