Japan bids farewell to Shinzo Abe at state funeral
With flowers, prayers and a 19-gun salute, Japan honoured slain former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday at the first state funeral for a former premier in 55 years - a ceremony that has become as controversial as he was in life.
India’s Congress likely to get first non-Gandhi chief
India’s main opposition Congress party is likely to elect a new party president from outside the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty for the first time in nearly 25 years, as it looks for a reset ahead of the next election to compete with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Pakistan finance minister to resign
Pakistan’s Finance Minister Miftah Ismail said late on Sunday he planned to formally resign from the role, a change that comes as the country grapples with an economic crisis exacerbated by destructive flooding.
Japan may give $600-700m in budget support
Bangladesh can expect budget support of $600-700 million from Japan as the development partner has responded positively to the country’s request for financial assistance to help the economy weather the storm caused by the Ukraine war.
Cricketer Al-Amin gets bail in case over family violence
A Dhaka court today granted bail to Bangladesh national team cricketer Al-Amin Hossain in a case filed by his wife over family violence.
Darasbari mosque: Visiting one of the oldest mosques in Bangladesh
Darasbari Mosque, located in Chapainawabganj, was built in 1479 AD. But how many of us know about this historic landmark?
Canada to drop all Covid travel restrictions from October 1
Canada will drop all Covid-19 restrictions for travelers from October 1, including vaccination and masking requirements for flights and trains, the government said on Monday.
