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Bangladesh Interim Government Unveils Sweeping Electoral Reform Package
BANGLADESH

Bangladesh Interim Government Unveils Sweeping Electoral Reform Package

The chief adviser's office announced a comprehensive set of electoral reforms including independent oversight, digital voter registration, and new campaign finance rules ahead of the upcoming national elections. Political analysts say the package represents the most significant overhaul of Bangladesh's electoral system in two decades.

2 hours ago·NYtv.US Dhaka Bureau·4 min read
Dhaka Stock Exchange Hits 5-Year High as Foreign Investment Surges
BANGLADESH

Dhaka Stock Exchange Hits 5-Year High as Foreign Investment Surges

Strong foreign institutional investment and robust banking sector performance drive the DSE composite index to its highest level since 2021.

45 min ago
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India Launches $500 Billion Infrastructure Push Across 12 States
INDIA

India Launches $500 Billion Infrastructure Push Across 12 States

Prime Minister Modi unveiled the largest peacetime infrastructure initiative in India's history, covering highways, railways, and digital connectivity.

1 hour ago
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UN Calls for Ceasefire as South Asia Border Tensions Escalate
INTERNATIONAL

UN Calls for Ceasefire as South Asia Border Tensions Escalate

The UN Security Council convened an emergency session urging all parties to exercise maximum restraint and return to diplomatic dialogue.

3 hours ago
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Padma Bridge Drives 22% GDP Growth in Southern Bangladesh
BANGLADESH

Padma Bridge Drives 22% GDP Growth in Southern Bangladesh

New economic data shows the Padma Bridge has dramatically accelerated commerce and development across Bangladesh's southern districts.

4 hours ago
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ISRO Successfully Launches Next-Generation Earth Observation Satellite
INDIA

ISRO Successfully Launches Next-Generation Earth Observation Satellite

India's space agency achieved another milestone with the successful deployment of its most advanced Earth observation platform to date.

5 hours ago
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Bangladesh and India Sign Historic Teesta River Water-Sharing Agreement
INTERNATIONAL

Bangladesh and India Sign Historic Teesta River Water-Sharing Agreement

After decades of negotiations, both nations reached a landmark agreement on the Teesta River, resolving one of the most contentious bilateral disputes.

6 hours ago
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Jackson Heights Celebrates Eid with Largest South Asian Street Festival in NYC History
NYC

Jackson Heights Celebrates Eid with Largest South Asian Street Festival in NYC History

Tens of thousands gathered in Queens for the annual celebration, with cultural performances, food stalls, and community events spanning three city blocks.

7 hours ago
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Bangladesh Garment Sector Exports Surge 18% — RMG Industry Hits New Milestone
BANGLADESH

Bangladesh Garment Sector Exports Surge 18% — RMG Industry Hits New Milestone

The ready-made garment industry, Bangladesh's largest export earner, posted record revenues as global demand for sustainable fashion drives orders.

8 hours ago
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Mumbai Real Estate Market Cools as RBI Raises Lending Rates
INDIA

Mumbai Real Estate Market Cools as RBI Raises Lending Rates

The Reserve Bank of India's third consecutive rate hike has begun to dampen demand in India's most expensive property market.

9 hours ago
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