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Asean a good example for South Asia bloc to follow
Leaders will need Himalayan heights of vision and courage to make SAARC a success.
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Will energy magnates risk investing in Bangladesh?
With its new territory, Bangladesh’s natural gas reserves are now estimated at 200 trillion cubic feet, the largest supply in the Asia-Pacific.
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Xi to take Modi to his hometown in historical Xian
President Xi announced a USD40 billion funding for the Silk Road projects which included Bangladesh, China, India, Myanmar as well as the Pakistan (through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir).
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Bangladesh’s two-party system is dysfunctional
Both the Awami League and the BNP have accused each other of contributing to the current political mess.
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Soldiers directed to stop cows from crossing into Bangladesh
About 2 million head of cattle are smuggled into Bangladesh annually from India. The US$600 million-a-year trade has flourished over the past four decades and is considered legal by Dhaka.
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Bangladesh fears rise in sea level
“The sea level rise will have serious impact on the country in future. Salinity will be increased, agriculture will be badly affected, and there will be a shortage of drinking water,” said Dr Ainun...
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Bangladesh on brink of terrorism and democracy
As a potential bellwether for South Asia more broadly, Bangladesh deserves a second look.
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Bangladesh transforms despite its vicious politics
Unless something extraordinary happens, Bangladesh looks to be headed for a political transformation involving the decline of at least one political dynasty.
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Misguided decision, outdated ideas plague South Asia bloc
Harbouring political animosity against a particular country instead of focusing on developmental outcomes through regional economic integration is bad economics and bad politics.
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Plastic waste set to grow despite curb efforts
A recent industry study projects that Asia, already the largest market for plastic packaging since 2014, is driving global growth in the sector to unprecedented levels.
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