WASHINGTON (TIP): IMF staff and Bangladesh have reached an agreement to unlock close to $1.2 billion in financing as the South Asian country grapples with declining foreign exchange reserves, the Washington-based institution said May 08. Following two weeks of talks in the capital, Dhaka, the International Monetary Fund said a “staff-level agreement” had been reached to pay out the latest portion of three ongoing programs — subject to board approval. (AFP)
South Asia
10 Iranian security personnel killed in jihadist attacks near Pakistan border
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Asia
Verdict in Sheikh Hasina’s trial on Nov 17, prosecutors want death penalty over action on protesters
Dhaka (TIP)- Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal will deliver its verdict on Monday (November 17) in the case involving ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who faces five counts of charges related to crimes against humanity during […]
South Asia
Bangladesh bans BNP ally Jamaat under anti-terrorism law
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