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
30 killed, 145 injured in clashes between two tribes in Pakistan
Peshawar (TIP) : At least 30 people were killed and 145 others injured in armed clashes between two tribes fighting over a piece of land in Pakistan’s restive tribal district in northwest, officials said on […]
Europe
Bangladesh watches election process in India keenly
KOLKATA (TIP): Bangladesh is keenly watching the developments in India leading to the Lok Sabha elections. Sources in the neighbouring country said that the Sheikh Hasina government there wants a stable government in India for […]
Asia
Yet Again – Khaleda Zia charged with inciting violence
DHAKA (TIP): Bangladesh opposition leader Khaleda Zia was on february 11 charged by the police with‘instigation’ of the fire-bombing of a bus that left 7 people dead amid escalating political crisis in the country that […]
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