S&P Global Ratings on July 25, 2025, affirmed Bangladesh’s long-term sovereign credit rating at ‘B+’ and its short-term rating at ‘B’, with a stable outlook, citing improved external liquidity and …
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CoHNA Hosts 4th Annual Hindu Day of Advocacy at U.S. Capitol, Highlights Rising Hindu American Voice
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readThe Coalition of Hindus in North America (CoHNA) held its 4th Annual Hindu Day of Advocacy on July 22, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol, bringing together lawmakers, community leaders, and …
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Banked but Not Empowered: The Hidden Failures of South Asia’s Inclusion Drive
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readA decade-long push for financial inclusion in South Asia has produced impressive numbers on paper. According to the World Bank’s Global Findex Database 2021, nearly 7 in 10 adults in …
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Sheikh Hasina Convicted in Absentia for Contempt Over Leaked “License to Kill” Remark
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readBangladesh’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 …
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South Asian Business Council of Virginia Hosts Networking and Investor Meetup in Ashburn
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readThe 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 …
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Cash to Crypto? U.S. Remittance Tax Fuels Fintech Innovation and Informal Risks
by R. Suryamurthy 7 minutes readThe 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. …
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Bangladesh Edges Closer to Nuclear Power as Rooppur Unit 1 Prepares for Grid Sync
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readThe 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 …
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SAHHI and SAC’s New Series Brings Culture, Community, and Cardio Care Together
by Hiba Siddiqui 2 minutes readFor 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 …
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South Asia Braces for Economic Shock as Israel-Iran Conflict Deepens
by R. Suryamurthy 7 minutes readThe 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 …
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South Asia’s Recovery Uneven as India Holds Firm, Pakistan and Sri Lanka Struggle
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readSouth 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 …