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Senior British leaders call for inclusive elections in Bangladesh, protection of minorities
London, April 18: Over a 100 political activists, social representatives, human rights advocates and senior British political leaders attended a recent seminar in London on the current political landscape in Bangladesh, highlighting participation of all political parties, including the Awami League, in elections, as and when they are held in the crisis-ridden country.
Bangladesh: BNP to hold talks with Yunus, warns against any delay in national election
Dhaka, April 16: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), one of the major political parties in the country, is scheduled to meet the Chief Advisor of the interim government, Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday, reaffirming the party’s stance against any delay in the national election beyond December 2025.
Indian FMCG firms to end FY25 with single-digit revenue, base favourable in FY26
New Delhi, April 14: FMCG firms in India, on aggregate, should end FY25 with low single-digit revenue as consumer staples stocks have benefited from the flight-to-safe trade recently, a new report has said, adding that the base will remain favourable in FY26.
China-Bangladesh relations: A new path or new worry? (IANS Analysis)
New Delhi, March 31: Chief advisor of Bangladesh’s interim government, Muhammad Yunus was recently on a four-day official visit to China, the first bilateral engagement since assuming power. The Press Secretary of the Chief advisor termed this “the most important visit” by a Bangladesh leader over last five decades, denoting the significance of this visit for Dhaka. Post Sheikh Hasina Bangladesh is noted for its strikingly different approach when it comes to neighbourhood relations. Its engagements with China, however, have been akin to the previous (fallen) government.
Facing persecution, Hindu voters could emerge as 'trump card' in Bangladesh elections
New Delhi: In democratic societies, minority voters often emerge as a decisive factor in elections when they constitute between five to 15 per cent of the electorate. Their voting preferences can significantly influence election outcomes, determining which party ascends to power. This phenomenon can be observed in countries like the United States, France, India, and the United Kingdom.
Bangladesh EC says holding local polls first will delay national elections
Dhaka, March 18: The Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) has warned that holding local government polls before the national election would delay the parliamentary polls.
B'desh: BNP blasts Yunus-led interim govt over crackdown on anti-rape protestors
Dhaka, March 17: The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has slammed the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government for recent attacks on student activists protesting against the rising incidents of rape in the country, according to local media reports.
Kylie Jenner, Timothee Chalamet put up PDA during date night
Los Angeles, March 10: Hollywood couple Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet seem to have had one hell of a weekend.
Bangladesh: Yunus in line of fire as political parties slam interim govt for intentionally delaying elections
Dhaka, March 8: The much-flaunted unity of various political outfits in Bangladesh, which was on full display during the ousting of democratically-elected Awami League government led by Sheikh Hasina in August 2024, seems to be fading gradually.
Bangladeshis outraged over student mob vandalising house of Awami League leader in Dhaka
Dhaka, March 7: A midnight raid conducted by a violent mob consisting majorly of students and targetting the residence of an Awami League leader in an upscale area of Dhaka earlier this week has invited scathing criticism from several Bangladeshis who are outraged over police inaction and politically-motivated attacks that continue to increase alarmingly under the current interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.
Indonesia to launch second phase of weather modification to prevent flooding in Jakarta
Jakarta, March 5: Indonesia will conduct the second phase of a weather modification operation next week to mitigate severe flooding in Jakarta and its surrounding areas, the National Disaster Management and Mitigation Agency (BNPB) announced on Wednesday.
Severe flooding in Jakarta, surrounding cities after heavy rain
Jakarta, March 4: Severe flooding hit most areas in Jakarta and its satellite cities on Tuesday after heavy rain poured over the region, leaving thousands of houses submerged and hundreds of residents affected.
Bangladesh Election Commission rules out local elections before national polls
Dhaka, March 2: The Election Commission of Bangladesh has stated that it will not be possible to hold local elections before national elections. This confirmation came at a time when major political parties in Bangladesh were at loggerheads over which election to have first, according to the local media.
Worst seems to be behind, Indian economy shows signs of recovery: BNP Paribas report
New Delhi, February 23: The challenging time which persisted due to the contraction of the economic growth seems to be over, as new orders, agriculture exports, rural wages, Index of Industrial Production (IIP), steel production, auto sales and tax collections have picked up after a weak third-quarter calendar year 2024 according to a report by BNP Paribas.
Bangladeshi political parties slam Yunus, question interim govt's sincerity in holding elections
Dhaka, Feb 19: Several political parties in Dhaka, including the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), have lashed out at the interim government in the country, questioning its Chief Advisor Mohammad Yunus's sincerity in holding elections in the country.
Bangladeshi political parties at loggerheads over holding elections
Dhaka, Feb 13: With the Election Commission of Bangladesh stating that it is preparing to hold general elections anytime after December 2025, two former allies Bangladesh National Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami are at loggerheads over having local elections first.
Foreign investors still hold USD 800 bn in Indian equities, but continued selling poses risk: Report
Mumbai, February 10: Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) continue to hold approximately USD 800 billion worth of Indian equities, but their ongoing selling remains a risk for the stock market, according to a report by BNP Paribas Exane, a European equity research firm.
India to prioritize energy infrastructure in capex shift from FY25-30: Report
New Delhi, February 9: India's capital expenditure from FY25-30 is expected to pivot from public-led transport infrastructure to a more balanced investment in energy infrastructure, which includes electricity generation and the integration of power grids for efficient transmission and distribution, according to BNP Paribas report.
Tax cuts to spur discretionary consumption especially among salaried people: Report
New Delhi, Feb 4: Fiscal consolidation glide path is maintained with the Union Budget and tax cuts should spur discretionary consumption especially among the salaried class, a report showed on Tuesday.
Bangladesh needs clean energy... Adani Group showing interest to invest is positive: Bangladesh Nationalist Party
Dhaka, January 28: Shama Obaed, Organising Secretary of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), acknowledged the importance of energy investments, such as those by the Adani Group, to meet Bangladesh's growing power demands, particularly for industrial development.
Khaleda Zia departs for London on special air ambulance for treatment
Dhaka, January 8: Khaleda Zia, the chairperson of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), departed for London on Tuesday evening for medical treatment. At 11:46 pm, she left Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on a special Royal Air Ambulance sent by the Emir of Qatar, Dhaka Tribune reported.
Indian IT sector set for revival in 2025 as macro-economic environment gets better
New Delhi, Jan 6: For the Indian IT sector, the macro-economic environment is far better placed than it has been in the last two years which should drive a revival in 2025, according to a report on Monday.
Bangladesh Ex-Prime Minister Khaleda Zia to seek treatment abroad
Dhaka, January 6: Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia is set to travel abroad for medical treatment, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leaders confirmed on Monday.