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August 17, 2023 5:20 PM

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina rolls out Universal Pension Scheme

Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina rolled out the Universal Pension Scheme on Thursday aiming to bring the citizens, aged above 18, under the pension coverage. She launched the pension scheme joining a virtual function from her official residence in Dhaka. Four different packages- Pragat...

August 17, 2023 5:12 PM

West African military chiefs begin discussion on Niger crisis in Ghana

Military chiefs from West African states began two days discussions on Thursday in Ghana's capital Accra about the ongoing crisis in Niger. West African regional bloc ECOWAS said, the meeting was being held to finalize plans for the deployment of the Standby Force. Last week ECOWAS said, it ...

August 17, 2023 11:18 AM

55 people killed in Libya due to clashes between two militias

In Libya, 55 people have been killed in the capital Tripoli, due to clashes between two militias that back the country's UN-supported government. Health authorities said that 146 people have been injured in what is said to be Tripoli’s deadliest violence in years.  The Fighting erupte...

August 17, 2023 7:48 AM

Bangladesh Bank strictly asks top bankers to prevent under-invoicing

Bangladesh Bank Governor Abdur Rouf Talukdar on Wednesday issued strict instructions to all banks to prevent under-invoicing and asked them to enhance their monitoring efforts to curb hundi transactions. The governor conveyed these instructions during a meeting with the managing directors of...

August 16, 2023 6:12 PM

US pushes Tehran to stop selling armed drones to Russia

In a major attempt to de-escalate tensions between the United States and Iran, Washington is reportedly pushing Tehran to stop selling armed drones to Russia. This is America's one of the demands as part of ongoing discussions with Iran to ease tensions and revive broader talks over Tehran'...

August 16, 2023 6:03 PM

Pakistan: Muslim crowd attacks Christian community after blasphemy accusation

In Pakistan, a Muslim crowd attacked a Christian community setting afire several churches and houses in Faisalabad after accusing its members of desecrating the Koran. The incident took place in Jaranwala town of Faisalabad after two Christians were accused of blasphemy. According to reports, the lo...

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