SAC Desk – Page 5 – South Asian Correspondent

February 7, 2024

Sri Lanka approves lifting some limits on rupee conversion for outward remittances

COLOMBO (Reuters) – Sri Lanka has approved gradually lifting some limits on converting rupees to foreign exchange for outward remittances…

Bhutan

Buildings will use local materials, such as wood, stone and bamboo, according to the city’s masterplan.

February 7, 2024

Bhutan’s new ‘Mindfulness City’ is massive — with plans showing a city unlike any other in the world

By Monica Pitrelli The kingdom of Bhutan is planning a “mindfulness city” that, if built, will cover some 2.5% of…

Bangladesh

February 7, 2024

Our discussions today will strengthen Bangladesh-India relations, says Jaishankar welcoming FM in New Delhi

New Delhi: Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Wednesday said discussions with his Bangladesh counterpart Dr Hasan Mahmud would…

Geo-politics

In a landmark State Visit to China, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu ushered in a new chapter in economic collaboration between the two nations. The visit, spanning from January 8 to 12, 2024, signified a deepening of ties and commitment to mutual prosperity.

February 7, 2024

Maldives at high risk of foreign debt distress, warns IMF amid Male’s growing ties with China

NEW DELHI: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday warned that Maldives is at a “high risk of debt distress”…

Highlights news

Paramilitary soldiers stand guard along a road, ahead of the general elections in Karachi, Pakistan 7 February, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro

February 7, 2024

Blasts near Pakistan candidates’ offices kill 24 on eve of election

Islamabad: Two blasts near electoral candidates’ offices in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan killed 24 people and injured dozens, local officials…

Bangladesh

February 7, 2024

Nepal proposes electricity tariff for Bangladesh export deal

Dhaka: Nepal has proposed a tariff for the power it plans to export to Bangladesh as the two sides inched…

Bangladesh

February 6, 2024

India to fence entire 1,643 km-long Myanmar border, to build patrol track: Amit Shah

New Delhi : Indian Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Tuesday that the central government has decided to build…

Bangladesh

February 6, 2024

180 families leave Ghumdhum amid heavy shelling near Myanmar border

Dhaka: A total of 180 families have left Ghumdhum union for safer places amid heavy shelling from Myanmar near the Bangladesh…

Bangladesh

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, along with her daughter Saima Wazed Putul, smile for a selfie being taken by US President Joe Biden in a lighthearted moment on the sidelines of the “One Earth” session at the G20 Leaders’ Summit 2023 on Saturday (9 September) in India’s New Delhi. Photo: PMO

February 4, 2024

Committed to supporting Bangladesh’s ambitious economic goals: Biden writes to PM Hasina

Dhaka: US President Joe Biden has written to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressing his willingness to work together to achieve Bangladesh’s…

Afghanistan

This photograph taken on January 28, 2024 shows a general view of the China Town complex housing several Chinese enterprises in Kabul. While most of the world treats Afghanistan's Taliban government as a pariah, China is growing diplomatic and economic links -- and Kabul is happy for the attention. The prize in all this is access to Afghanistan's wealth of untapped mineral resources -- as well as a market for Chinese goods. (Photo by Wakil KOHSAR / AFP) /

January 31, 2024

China quietly expanding influence in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

KABUL: While most of the world treats Afghanistan’s Taliban government as a pariah, China is growing diplomatic and economic links…