20 countries with the worst work-life balance in 2025: Long hours, low benefits, and rising stress levelsThis report shows countries with poor work-life balance in 2025. It explains how long work hours, low leave, and weak benefits affect peopl...
28 Apr, 2026, 01.46 AM IST
Iran war roils India's neighbourhood, emergency manoeuvres carried out to cushion energy blowWest Asia crisis: Pakistan is implementing strict energy-saving measures, including early closures for markets and weddings, to combat a fu...
07 Apr, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
South Asia battles fuel crunch amid Iran war falloutSouth Asian nations are taking action to combat an energy crisis. Countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Maldive...
06 Apr, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
Pakistan cuts petrol prices by 80 rupees per litre amid Israel-Iran warPakistan will reduce petrol prices by 80 rupees per liter to 378 rupees. This cut comes from the government's petroleum levy. The decision ...
04 Apr, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
Bangladesh shuts universities early to save power amid energy crisisBangladesh is closing all universities early, bringing forward Eid al-Fitr holidays to conserve electricity and fuel amid a worsening energ...
09 Mar, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
On Janmashtami, Yunus says committed to keeping bond of communal harmony 'unbroken'Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh's Chief Adviser, extended Janmashtami greetings to the Hindu community. He emphasized Lord Krishna's teachings f...
16 Aug, 2025, 12.04 PM IST
Bangladesh faces Taka 15,000 crore crisis as Central Bank halts circulation of notes with Bangabandhu’s imageBangladesh Bank's halt on circulating newly printed banknotes featuring Sheikh Mujibur Rahman has triggered an estimated Taka 15,000 crore ...
29 Apr, 2025, 02.22 PM IST
Mujibur's 'Joy Bangla' no longer national slogan in BangladeshBangladesh's Supreme Court suspended a High Court ruling declaring "Joy Bangla" the national slogan. This follows the August ousting of Pri...
13 Dec, 2024, 03.42 PM IST
B'desh Hindus submit 8-point charter to Yunus regime, seek swift trials in persecution casesBangladesh's Hindu community, facing increased persecution since the August government change, presented an eight-point charter. The charte...
11 Dec, 2024, 11.54 PM IST
Bangladesh: Students on guard as Sheikh Hasina urges supporters to mobilizeBangladeshi students armed with bamboo rods patrolled a planned gathering site for supporters of ousted premier Sheikh Hasina, aiming to pr...
15 Aug, 2024, 09.55 AM IST
91 killed in Bangladesh as Sheikh Hasina supporters, protesters clashViolent clashes in Bangladesh involving protesters demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation left 91 dead, including 14 policeme...
05 Aug, 2024, 12.17 AM IST
New York City announces Diwali as school holidayDiwali will be recognized as a school holiday in New York City after authorities passed a bill making it a public holiday. Mayor Eric Adams...
27 Jun, 2023, 05.47 PM IST
Bangladesh plans nationwide holiday amid soaring COVID-19 casesBangladesh is planning to enforce a nationwide general holiday on April 14 to contain the cases of coronavirus as the country reported 5,81...
11 Apr, 2021, 11.19 PM IST
First ever Eid visa camp by Indian High Commission in BangladeshIndian High Commission in Bangladesh on Saturday organised first ever 'Eid Visa Camp’ to facilitate faster visas during Eid holidays this m...
04 Jun, 2016, 04.36 PM IST
Rashtrapati Bhavan to be closed to public on May 24, 25Rashtrapati Bhavan will remain closed to public for two days from tomorrow due to preparations for Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony on ...
23 May, 2014, 03.47 PM IST
Denim Association seeks "dry port" status for Petrapole-Benapole BorderThe Denim Manufacturers Association has expressed concerns over the infrastructure bottleneck, and has even demanded that the border be acc...
17 May, 2013, 12.38 PM IST
- Dollar one billion loan from India to Bangladesh runs into 'complexities'
Bangladesh has sought clarification from India on procurement complexities concerning 20 projects to be financed under a $1 bn loan.
17 May, 2011, 04.30 PM IST