Voting for the presidential elections began in the island nation of Sri Lanka on Saturday morning, kicking off the fight amongst 38 hopefuls for the post. The country is facing its first elections since it faced an economic crisis leading to political turmoil two years ago.The main contest is between current President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Marxist…
New Delhi: India‘s garment industry could reap a 10-20% boost in export orders over the next 18 months following the political turmoil in Bangladesh, said executives and industry bodies. In value terms, India’s apparel exports could surge by $2-3 billion annually. Exports stood at $14.5 billion last fiscal. The domestic textile industry is in a…
Son of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Sajeeb Wazed Joy asked the Police, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), and the military to honor their duty by protecting the constitution and thwarting any attempts by unelected entities to usurp power, even momentarily. He cautioned that failing to do so could undo 15 years of progress and…
NEW DELHI: As Bangladesh faced political upheaval, India had to act swiftly to ensure the safety of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as she left her country. Security agencies prepared for all eventualities as Hasina headed towards India in an Air Force jet.Around 3pm, Indian Air Force radars detected a low-flying aircraft approaching the Indian border…
