April2025
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Malaysia says to host China’s Xi from April 15
Apr 9, 2025Malaysia’s government announced Wednesday it will host Chinese President Xi Jinping for a three-day visit next week, as the two countries grapple with tariffs imposed by the United States. The state visit will go from April... -
Hong Kong stocks plunge more than 3% at open
Apr 9, 2025Shares in Hong Kong and Shanghai tumbled at the open on Wednesday with Donald Trump set to ramp up tariffs on China to more than 100 percent, fanning a trade war that has hammered world markets.... -
NDB to invest $1b in Bangladesh in next one year: BIDA chief
Apr 9, 2025Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun today said the New Development Bank (NDB) will invest US$ 1 billion in Bangladesh in the next one year. “NDB had already... -
Public hospitals to open pharmacies offering low-cost medications
Apr 9, 2025The government intends to open “government pharmacies” in all public hospitals around the country, facilitating citizens’ access to necessary medications for a third of the usual cost. “This initiative will provide 250 commonly used medicines, available... -
Myanmar to start reviewing names of 5.5 lakh Rohingyas soon: Khalilur
Apr 9, 2025Chief Adviser’s High Representative Dr. Khalilur Rahman today said the Myanmar authorities will soon start the process of reviewing the names of 5.5 lakh Rohingyas. He disclosed this information at a press briefing at Foreign Service... -
Prof Yunus seeks greater collaboration with UK in enhancing Bangladesh’s healthcare system
Apr 9, 2025Professor Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser, called for increased cooperation with the UK today in order to improve Bangladesh’s healthcare system. At the State Guest House Jamuna here, he discussed the significance with Baroness Rosie Winterton,...
