The proposed “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (H.R. 1) in the U.S. Congress remains a focal point of intense debate, particularly regarding its evolving provisions on a tax on remittances. …

The successful commissioning of critical components at Bangladesh’s Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) signals a profound and imminent transformation for the nation, positioning it as a formidable player in regional …

For many South Asian families, heart disease feels like an inevitable part of our story: something whispered about after an uncle’s stent or an auntie’s “mild” heart attack. But it …

The escalation in the conflict between Israel and Iran, marked by Israeli strikes on Iranian military and nuclear facilities and the reported deaths of high-profile Iranian military figures, is sending …

South Asia is projected to remain the fastest growing emerging market and developing economy region, but its economic prospects are dimming amidst a broader global slowdown.  Heightened trade tensions and …

South Asia is bracing for a sharp escalation in extreme weather events, with projections indicating that nearly 90 percent of its population will be exposed to intense heat and over …

Bangladesh’s national budget for fiscal year 2025-26, unveiled on Wednesday by Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, outlines a Tk 790,000 crore (approximately $66 billion) spending plan designed to stabilize an …

The proposed 3.5 per cent US tax on outbound remittances by non-citizens, encapsulated within “The One Big Beautiful Bill,” transcends a mere domestic fiscal adjustment; it represents a significant geoeconomic …

India’s Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, officially launched a revamped Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) portal on May 19, 2025, in New Delhi. The updated portal features …