South Asia

South Asia

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Bangladesh’s safety net spending far below South Asian average: GED report

A GED assessment finds 67.1% of poor people were excluded from safety net benefits in 2022, while 62.8% of beneficiaries were neither poor nor vulnerable.

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EU launches new project on regional energy connectivity in South Asia

Somru BioScience (BD) Limited signed a strategic acquisition agreement with Novus Clinical Research Services Limited today (18 June). Photo: TBS

Canadian CRO Somru BioScience acquires Novus Clinical Research to expand global network

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Bangladesh ranks as the fourth most peaceful country in South Asia

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman addressing a commemorative meeting of the United Nations General Assembly marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination yesterday (24 March). Photo: Collected

FM shares strategic vision to make Bangladesh most competitive investment destination in South Asia

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India imposes export duty on diesel, aviation fuel to discourage overseas shipment

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Report warns LNG expansion could put Bangladesh and South Asia at risk; renewables are the way forward

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AI in healthcare needs strong human oversight, says India's science minister

A boy's face is seen through the Indian national flag during Independence day celebrations in Mumbai, India, August 15, 2018/ Reuters

Indian budget’s 'Orange Economy' sets social media abuzz

A Boeing logo is seen on a 777-9 aircraft on display during the 54th International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 18, 2023. Photo: REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo

Boeing sees India, South Asia adding 3,290 jets over next 20 years

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Between cricket and diplomacy: How the gentleman's game became a victim of populist politics 

A labourer pulls a handcart loaded with sacks of lentils at a grain market in Ahmedabad, India, July 12, 2018. REUTERS/Amit Dave

India unveils new Rs7,295cr package to shield MSMEs from US tariffs

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How a new South Asian subregional connectivity taking shape