India’s surprise move to suspend import duties on cotton for 40 days threatens to depress domestic prices and undercut farmers, while creating a lucrative opening for U.S. shippers squeezed out …
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US and UK Hindu Organizations Urge Global Institutions to Confront Islamist Terrorism Targeting Hindus
by SAH Special Correspondent 3 minutes readIn the aftermath of the April 22, 2025, terrorist massacre of Hindu tourists in Jammu and Kashmir, India, prominent Hindu organizations in the United States and the United Kingdom have …
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NYPD Officer Didarul Islam Remembered as a “Hero and Protector” After Midtown Manhattan Shooting
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readNew York City Mayor Eric Adams has hailed NYPD Officer Didarul Islam, a Bangladeshi immigrant and one of four victims killed in the July 28, 2025, Midtown Manhattan shooting, as …
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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 …