Dhaka has spoken — loudly, decisively, and yet not without ambiguity. The 13th Jatiya Sangsad election has handed the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its allies between 209 and 213 …
Economy
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Rep. Suhas Subramanyam Reintroduces Bipartisan ‘No Funds for Forced Labor Act’ Targeting IFI Projects Linked to Xinjiang
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readCongressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) has reintroduced the “No Funds for Forced Labor Act” (H.R. 7516), a bipartisan, bicameral measure aimed at preventing international financial institutions from “providing support to any …
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Rita Virk Appointed to CMHC Board of Directors, Strengthening Federal Housing Leadership
by Prabhjot Singh 3 minutes readRita Virk, a Chartered Professional Accountant of Punjabi descent, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and …
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White House Announces Launch of “Trump Accounts” for Children, Highlights Energy and Tax Policy Initiatives
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe White House has announced that parents nationwide can now apply to open a “Trump account” for their child through trumpaccounts.gov by completing IRS Form 4547. Speaking at the White …
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CoHNA, HinduACTion Raise Alarm in Washington Over Human Rights Situation in Bangladesh Ahead of February 12 Vote
by SAH Special Correspondent 6 minutes readThe Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) and HinduACTion convened a congressional briefing to present testimony on what they described as escalating “persecution of religious minorities” in Bangladesh under …
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Opinion: Riding on “Sania-Mania” Will be Challenging
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readIt is sometimes difficult to believe what is in front. And that is what could have been the feeling of Japan’s Sanae Takaichi seeing the Liberal Democratic Party and her …
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National Retail Solutions Earns BBB Accreditation with Top A+ Rating
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readNational Retail Solutions (NRS) has announced that it has been officially accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB), earning the organization’s highest A+ rating. “The accreditation follows a company-wide initiative …
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U.S.–Bangladesh Trade Deal Offers Textile Relief, but Critics Warn Gains May Be Limited
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readThe United States and Bangladesh on February 9 signed an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade that promises modest tariff relief for Bangladeshi garments entering the U.S. market, but the deal has …
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USISPF to Lead Major U.S. CEO Delegation at India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi
by SAH Special Correspondent 5 minutes readThe U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) has announced its participation as an Official Partner of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled to be held in New Delhi from February …
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First Lady Melania Trump’s Film Deal: Gender Pay Breakthrough or Power-Driven Branding?
by Farzana Baduel 6 minutes readWith a reported total investment of around $75 million, including $28 million said to have gone directly into the First Lady’s coffers and a further $35 million spent on promotion, …