April2025
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Germany Evacuates Approximately 24 Nationals from Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict
Apr 16, 2025The German government confirmed on Wednesday that it is facilitating the evacuation of around 24 of its nationals from the conflict-ridden Gaza Strip. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Christian Wagner stated that the operation is being conducted “in... -
Headline: Argentina Receives First $12 Billion from $20 Billion IMF Loan to Boost Reserves
Apr 16, 2025Argentina has successfully received an initial payment of $12 billion as part of the new $20 billion loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The Argentine central bank announced that these funds would be directed... -
WHO Member States Finalize Historic Agreement to Combat Future Pandemics
Apr 16, 2025After over three years of intense negotiations, countries have reached a landmark agreement at the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters to enhance global preparedness for future pandemics. The accord aims to rectify the shortcomings exposed during... -
US-China Trade Tensions Escalate as Trump Imposes Sweeping Tariffs
Apr 16, 2025In a significant development on April 16, 2025, the United States intensified its trade measures against China, imposing additional tariffs on a wide range of Chinese imports. President Donald Trump has stated that “the ball is... -
Germany to Contribute €52.5 Million for Bangladesh’s Climate Adaptation Efforts
Apr 16, 2025On April 16, 2025, Germany and Bangladesh entered into an agreement for a significant climate change initiative, with Germany committing to provide €52.5 million (approximately BDT 724 crore) to support Bangladesh’s climate adaptation projects. The agreement... -
Professor Yunus Calls for Full Accountability in 2009 BDR Massacre Investigation
Apr 16, 2025Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has emphasized the need to uncover the truth behind the 2009 BDR massacre. In a meeting with the National Independent Investigation Commission at the State Guest House Jamuna, Yunus urged the... -
Argentina’s peso sinks after currency controls eased
Apr 16, 2025Argentina’s peso slumped more than 11 percent against the US dollar Monday, after Javier Milei’s libertarian government loosened currency controls to win a $20 billion IMF bailout. The peso was trading at just under 1,200 to... -
S. Korea govt plans $4.9 bn more help for semiconductors as US tariff risk bites
Apr 16, 2025South Korea on Tuesday announced plans to invest an additional $4.9 billion in the country’s semiconductor industry, citing “growing uncertainty” over US tariffs. “An aggressive fiscal investment plan has been devised to help local firms navigate... -
Al-Markazul Islami to provide medical services to 1,000 injured Palestinians
Apr 16, 2025Bangladeshi voluntary organization Al-Markazul Islami will provide medical services to 1,000 Palestinians injured in the barbaric Israeli attacks. Information technology officer of the Information Department of the organisation Nazmul Hasan said that a letter will be... -
Asian stocks were mixed on Tuesday as some stability returned to markets
Apr 16, 2025Asian stocks were mixed on Tuesday as some stability returned to markets after last week’s rollercoaster ride, with auto firms boosted by Donald Trump’s possible compromise over steep tariffs on the sector. However, the US president’s...
