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Bangladesh’s Tamim Announces Shock Retirement From International Cricket
“Yesterday against Afghanistan was my last international game, I am retiring from international cricket effective right now,” Tamim…
Afghanistan Beat Bangladesh in Rain-hit First ODI
Rain prevented further play at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium after Afghanistan reached 83-2 in 21.4 overs, chasing…
Bangladesh-UK Trade Dialogues to Take Place Soon
The first and second Bangladesh-United Kingdom (UK) trade and investment dialogue will soon take place in Dhaka to…
Analysis: A Year Later, Sri Lanka’s Tentative Economic Recovery Eludes the Poor
COLOMBO, July 5 (Reuters) – A year after angry Sri Lankans stormed the president’s residence and forced his…
Sri Lanka Readies for First Major Destination Marketing Campaign in 15 Years
The wait appears to be over, as Sri Lanka finally gets ready to launch a new destination marketing…
Sri Lanka Slashes Rates as Expected After IMF Rescue, More Easing Seen Soon
COLOMBO, July 6 (Reuters) – Sri Lanka cut its key interest rates for the second straight month on…
Pakistan Government Announces Protests Over Quran Desecration In Sweden
Islamabad: The Pakistan federal government will observe Yaum-e-Taqaddus-e-Quran on Friday to hold countrywide protests against the desecration of the…
Pakistan Inflation Eases for the First Time in Seven Months
Pakistan’s headline inflation eased for the first time in seven months in June, figures show – a bright…
Heavy Monsoon Rains Return to Pakistan a Year After Deadly Floods
ISLAMABAD: Heavy monsoon rains lashed Pakistan on Wednesday (Jul 5), causing deaths, flooding roads and disrupting lives in…
India, Between Economic Glamor and Illusion
There are many versions of India. In one of them, you can order an autorickshaw – one of…