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Bangladesh's Interim Government Seeks $1 Billion From World Bank As Budgetary Support
Bangladesh's interim government has sought $1 billion from the World Bank as budgetary support.
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Muhammad Yunus: Bangladesh's 'Banker To The Poor'
Nobel-winning microfinance pioneer Muhammad Yunus has been asked by Bangladeshi protest leaders to helm an interim government to replace ousted premier Sheikh Hasina, who had hounded him in speeches and through the courts.
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Bangladesh Eases Curfew, Garment Factories, Banks Re-open After Protests
Garment factories and banks reopened in Bangladesh Wednesday after authorities eased a curfew imposed to contain deadly clashes sparked by student protests over civil service employment quotas.
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Bangladesh PM's Office, Police Websites Hacked Amid Unrest Over Job Quota
Amid the unrest in Bangladesh, the official websites of Bangladesh's Prime Minister's Office, Central Bank and police appeared to have been hacked by a group calling itself "THE R3SISTANC3".
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8 Die In Bangladesh Floods, Over 2 Million Affected
The death count from floods in Bangladesh this week has risen to eight, leaving more than two million affected after heavy rains caused major rivers to burst their banks, officials confirmed Saturday.
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"He's Like The Reserve Bank": Ex-India Star's Massive Praise For Jasprit Bumrah
Pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been showing his true mettle every now and then and guiding Team India to victory in crucial games.
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'Looking Forward To Face Australia': India Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur Ahead Of Women's T20 World Cup
The T20 World Cup is scheduled in Bangladesh from October 3-20 with Harmanpreet Kaur banking on the Indian team's familiarity with the conditions to win the competition.
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"Found Him Hiding Inside Locker": Bangladesh Military On Arrest Of Kuki-Chin National Front Leader
Bangladesh's security agencies on Sunday arrested a senior commander of a tribal insurgent group believed to have links with an Islamist terrorist organisation, days after the outfit looted state-owned banks and abducted a bank manager.
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Bangladesh Orders Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus To Pay 1 Million Dollars Tax
Bangladesh's top court has ordered Nobel laureate and microfinance pioneer Muhammad Yunus to pay more than $1 million in taxes on a $7 million donation made to three charitable trusts.
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Is Climate Change Behind Bangladesh's "Worst Floods In Nearly 2 Decades"
Rivers in Bangladesh have burst their banks and caused the worst floods in the country's northeast for nearly two decades, with about two million people marooned by rising waters, officials said Saturday.
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Coronavirus "Perfect Storm Of Adverse Effects" For South Asia: World Bank
South Asia is on course for its worst economic performance in 40 years, with decades of progress in the battle against poverty at risk, because of coronavirus, the World Bank said Sunday.
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Bangladesh Closes Breast Milk Bank After Protests
A Bangladesh hospital has suspended plans to give donated breast milk to babies after a backlash by Muslim clerics who said the scheme violated Islamic law.
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Bangladesh Bank Criticised For 'Sexist' Job Circular
The Bangladesh Bank was criticised for a "sexist" job circular, where it asked married female applicants to mention their husbands permanent address as their own, it was reported on Friday.
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World Bank Report Pegs India's Growth Rate At 6%
The growth forecast for India for the financial year 2019-20 was even lower than that of Nepal and Bangladesh which the estimates to grow at 6.5 per cent and 7.2 per cent respectively.
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Bangladesh, Nepal Estimated To Grow Faster Than India: World Bank
Bangladesh and Nepal are estimated to grow faster than India in 2019, according to the World Bank, which said that overall growth in South Asia is projected to slow down this fiscal in line with a global downward trend.
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Bangladesh's Interim Government Seeks $1 Billion From World Bank As Budgetary Support
Bangladesh's interim government has sought $1 billion from the World Bank as budgetary support.
-
Muhammad Yunus: Bangladesh's 'Banker To The Poor'
Nobel-winning microfinance pioneer Muhammad Yunus has been asked by Bangladeshi protest leaders to helm an interim government to replace ousted premier Sheikh Hasina, who had hounded him in speeches and through the courts.
-
Bangladesh Eases Curfew, Garment Factories, Banks Re-open After Protests
Garment factories and banks reopened in Bangladesh Wednesday after authorities eased a curfew imposed to contain deadly clashes sparked by student protests over civil service employment quotas.
-
Bangladesh PM's Office, Police Websites Hacked Amid Unrest Over Job Quota
Amid the unrest in Bangladesh, the official websites of Bangladesh's Prime Minister's Office, Central Bank and police appeared to have been hacked by a group calling itself "THE R3SISTANC3".
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8 Die In Bangladesh Floods, Over 2 Million Affected
The death count from floods in Bangladesh this week has risen to eight, leaving more than two million affected after heavy rains caused major rivers to burst their banks, officials confirmed Saturday.
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"He's Like The Reserve Bank": Ex-India Star's Massive Praise For Jasprit Bumrah
Pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been showing his true mettle every now and then and guiding Team India to victory in crucial games.
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'Looking Forward To Face Australia': India Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur Ahead Of Women's T20 World Cup
The T20 World Cup is scheduled in Bangladesh from October 3-20 with Harmanpreet Kaur banking on the Indian team's familiarity with the conditions to win the competition.
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"Found Him Hiding Inside Locker": Bangladesh Military On Arrest Of Kuki-Chin National Front Leader
Bangladesh's security agencies on Sunday arrested a senior commander of a tribal insurgent group believed to have links with an Islamist terrorist organisation, days after the outfit looted state-owned banks and abducted a bank manager.
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Bangladesh Orders Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus To Pay 1 Million Dollars Tax
Bangladesh's top court has ordered Nobel laureate and microfinance pioneer Muhammad Yunus to pay more than $1 million in taxes on a $7 million donation made to three charitable trusts.
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Is Climate Change Behind Bangladesh's "Worst Floods In Nearly 2 Decades"
Rivers in Bangladesh have burst their banks and caused the worst floods in the country's northeast for nearly two decades, with about two million people marooned by rising waters, officials said Saturday.
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Coronavirus "Perfect Storm Of Adverse Effects" For South Asia: World Bank
South Asia is on course for its worst economic performance in 40 years, with decades of progress in the battle against poverty at risk, because of coronavirus, the World Bank said Sunday.
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Bangladesh Closes Breast Milk Bank After Protests
A Bangladesh hospital has suspended plans to give donated breast milk to babies after a backlash by Muslim clerics who said the scheme violated Islamic law.
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Bangladesh Bank Criticised For 'Sexist' Job Circular
The Bangladesh Bank was criticised for a "sexist" job circular, where it asked married female applicants to mention their husbands permanent address as their own, it was reported on Friday.
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World Bank Report Pegs India's Growth Rate At 6%
The growth forecast for India for the financial year 2019-20 was even lower than that of Nepal and Bangladesh which the estimates to grow at 6.5 per cent and 7.2 per cent respectively.
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Bangladesh, Nepal Estimated To Grow Faster Than India: World Bank
Bangladesh and Nepal are estimated to grow faster than India in 2019, according to the World Bank, which said that overall growth in South Asia is projected to slow down this fiscal in line with a global downward trend.
