Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on July 2, 2025, sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to six months in prison for contempt of court. This marks the first conviction for …
The South Asian Business Council of Virginia (SABCVA) hosted a “Business Networking & Investor Meetup” on June 27, 2025, at Biryani Grill in Ashburn, Virginia. The event brought together approximately …
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 …
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