A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck central Myanmar late Tuesday, sending strong tremors across eastern India and neighbouring Bangladesh, authorities and seismological data show. The seismic event caused people in locations such as Kolkata, West Bengal, and Dhaka, Bangladesh to feel the ground shake»»»

US President Donald Trump's decision to lower reciprocal tariffs on India from 50% to 18% has been met with a sense of relief in Asia's third-largest economy, even as precise details on the agreement remain sketchy. India paid the highest tariffs in the world after Trump raised import duties on Ind»»»

India has agreed to buy petroleum, defense goods, and aircraft from the US, while partly opening up its highly-guarded agriculture sector under a trade deal, according to a government official, as the two sides reconcile after months of tensions. President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with I»»»

The new India–EU free-trade agreement grants India near universal preferential access across EU tariff lines, significantly lifting export competitiveness. It strengthens India’s diversification away from the US, supports much-needed FDI inflows, and boosts job creation in labour-intensive sectors.»»»

The new India–EU free-trade agreement grants India near universal preferential access across EU tariff lines, significantly lifting export competitiveness. It strengthens India’s diversification away from the US, supports much-needed FDI inflows, and boosts job creation in labour-intensive sectors.»»»

The new India–EU free-trade agreement grants India near universal preferential access across EU tariff lines, significantly lifting export competitiveness. It strengthens India’s diversification away from the US, supports much-needed FDI inflows, and boosts job creation in labour-intensive sectors.»»»

The new India–EU free-trade agreement grants India near universal preferential access across EU tariff lines, significantly lifting export competitiveness. It strengthens India’s diversification away from the US, supports much-needed FDI inflows, and boosts job creation in labour-intensive sectors.»»»

The new India–EU free-trade agreement grants India near universal preferential access across EU tariff lines, significantly lifting export competitiveness. It strengthens India’s diversification away from the US, supports much-needed FDI inflows, and boosts job creation in labour-intensive sectors.»»»

The new India–EU free-trade agreement grants India near universal preferential access across EU tariff lines, significantly lifting export competitiveness. It strengthens India’s diversification away from the US, supports much-needed FDI inflows, and boosts job creation in labour-intensive sectors.»»»

The new India–EU free-trade agreement grants India near universal preferential access across EU tariff lines, significantly lifting export competitiveness. It strengthens India’s diversification away from the US, supports much-needed FDI inflows, and boosts job creation in labour-intensive sectors.»»»

The new India–EU free-trade agreement grants India near universal preferential access across EU tariff lines, significantly lifting export competitiveness. It strengthens India’s diversification away from the US, supports much-needed FDI inflows, and boosts job creation in labour-intensive sectors.»»»

The new India–EU free-trade agreement grants India near universal preferential access across EU tariff lines, significantly lifting export competitiveness. It strengthens India’s diversification away from the US, supports much-needed FDI inflows, and boosts job creation in labour-intensive sectors.»»»

The new India–EU free-trade agreement grants India near universal preferential access across EU tariff lines, significantly lifting export competitiveness. It strengthens India’s diversification away from the US, supports much-needed FDI inflows, and boosts job creation in labour-intensive sectors.»»»

Dubai: Most Muslim countries are expected to attempt to sight the crescent moon marking the start of Ramadan on Tuesday, February 17, but astronomers say the sighting will be astronomically impossible or unfeasible across the Arab and Islamic world, making Thursday, February 19, the most likely fir»»»

Dubai: Most Muslim countries are expected to attempt to sight the crescent moon marking the start of Ramadan on Tuesday, February 17, but astronomers say the sighting will be astronomically impossible or unfeasible across the Arab and Islamic world, making Thursday, February 19, the most likely fir»»»

An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 struck Bangladesh on Sunday at about 4am, a statement by the National Center of Seismology (NCS) said. According to the statement, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 20km. The earthquake's latitude was reported to be 24.85 North, and the longitude was reported to b»»»

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The families of 16 Indian seafarers held in Iran since December say they are anxious about the fate of their loved ones as the geopolitical situation in the region remains tense. On 8 December, Iranian authorities seized an oil tanker, MT Valiant Roar, while it was in international waters. They all»»»

After decades of debate and analysis, Bangladesh remains trapped in an export structure that is both narrow and increasingly risky, writes Dr Mohammad Abdur Razzaque, economist and chairman of Research and Policy Integration for Development (RAPID), in The Daily Star. The persistence of this issue »»»

After decades of debate and analysis, Bangladesh remains trapped in an export structure that is both narrow and increasingly risky, writes Dr Mohammad Abdur Razzaque, economist and chairman of Research and Policy Integration for Development (RAPID), in The Daily Star. The persistence of this issue »»»

On January 20 2026, Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Aleksandr Khozin met the Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Tarique Rahman to discuss the strengthening of bilateral ties and wished the BNP a successful electoral campaign. On January 19, the Uralchem Group, one of the largest»»»

On January 20 2026, Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Aleksandr Khozin met the Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Tarique Rahman to discuss the strengthening of bilateral ties and wished the BNP a successful electoral campaign. On January 19, the Uralchem Group, one of the largest»»»

On January 20 2026, Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Aleksandr Khozin met the Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Tarique Rahman to discuss the strengthening of bilateral ties and wished the BNP a successful electoral campaign. On January 19, the Uralchem Group, one of the largest»»»

On January 20 2026, Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Aleksandr Khozin met the Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Tarique Rahman to discuss the strengthening of bilateral ties and wished the BNP a successful electoral campaign. On January 19, the Uralchem Group, one of the largest»»»

On January 20 2026, Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Aleksandr Khozin met the Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Tarique Rahman to discuss the strengthening of bilateral ties and wished the BNP a successful electoral campaign. On January 19, the Uralchem Group, one of the largest»»»

India’s free trade agreement with the European Union is expected to generate close to 7mn jobs in the textile sector alone, while sharply expanding the country’s footprint in one of the world’s largest apparel and fabric markets, PTI reported. »»»

India’s free trade agreement with the European Union is expected to generate close to 7mn jobs in the textile sector alone, while sharply expanding the country’s footprint in one of the world’s largest apparel and fabric markets, PTI reported. »»»

An outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in India's West Bengal state has sparked concern in parts of Asia, with some tightening screening measures at airports. Thailand has started screening passengers at three airports that receive flights from West Bengal. Nepal has also begun screening arrivals at»»»

Airports in several Asian countries have reintroduced COVID-style health checks following reports of Nipah virus cases in India. Thailand, Nepal, and Taiwan have stepped up passenger screening and surveillance after the detection of infections in West Bengal. Also Read: Nipah vaccine trials begin a»»»

As Bangladesh heads towards a tense general election on February 12 – its first since the sudden downfall and subsequent exile in India of long-serving prime minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024 - energy security is emerging as a decisive fault line in the country’s politics. High-cost LNG imports»»»

As Bangladesh heads towards a tense general election on February 12 – its first since the sudden downfall and subsequent exile in India of long-serving prime minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024 - energy security is emerging as a decisive fault line in the country’s politics. High-cost LNG imports»»»

Dubai: For Pakistani passport holders, travelling to Europe has long been limited by Schengen visa requirements. In 2026, however, e-visas and simplified entry to select European and Europe-edge destinations are making short-term trips easier than ever. According to the latest Henley Passport Index»»»

Dhaka: The Bangladeshi interim government has announced public holidays on Feb. 11 and 12 nationwide to facilitate voting in the country's much-anticipated 13th general election and referendum. Additionally, Feb. 10 has been designated a special holiday for workers and employees in industrial zones»»»

Nearly 3.8 billion people could face extreme heat by 2050 and while tropical countries will bear the brunt cooler regions will also need to adapt, scientists said Monday. Demand for cooling will "drastically" increase in giant countries like Brazil, Indonesia and Nigeria, where hundreds of millions»»»

Tributes are continuing to pour in for veteran BBC broadcaster and journalist Sir Mark Tully, who died on Sunday at the age of 90. Sir Mark, who had been unwell for some time, died in a hospital in the Indian capital, Delhi, which he had made his home. His cremation is set for Monday. He was widely»»»

New Delhi: Veteran BBC correspondent Mark Tully, known to millions as the broadcaster's "voice of India" for covering defining moments across the subcontinent, died on Sunday aged 90, the BBC said. Born in India in 1935 under British rule, he made the country his home and his career, becoming argua»»»

The broadcaster and journalist Sir Mark Tully - for many years known as the BBC's "voice of India" - has died at the age of 90. For decades, the rich, warm tones of Mark Tully were familiar to BBC audiences in Britain and around the world - a much-admired foreign correspondent and respected reporte»»»

Dubai: Pakistan’s trade deficit with nine neighbouring countries widened sharply by 44.42% to $7.683 billion in the first half of fiscal year 2025-2026 (July—December), compared to $5.320 billion during the same period last year, according to the latest data from the State Bank of Pakistan. The sur»»»

New Delhi, India: Scotland will replace Bangladesh at next month's T20 World Cup, cricket's governing body said Saturday. "Scotland has been called up to take Bangladesh's place in Group C, joining England, Italy, Nepal and the West Indies," the International Cricket Council (ICC) said.»»»

From record-breaking lottery wins to major currency shifts, this week has seen news that’s capturing attention across the UAE, India, and beyond. Indian expats in the UAE celebrated Dh25 million Big Ticket victories, while the Indian rupee hit historic lows against the dirham. Dubai drivers swapped»»»

If the Schengen visa paperwork has ever made you pause your Europe plans, here’s a welcome alternative: Albania is opening its doors to Indian passport holders with simpler entry rules and budget-friendly Mediterranean charm. Often called the Land of Eagles, Albania offers turquoise coastlines, his»»»

Bangladesh’s February 12, 2026 general election is taking shape after the country’s Election Commission cleared 1,970 candidates to contest 298 parliamentary seats with an announcement for 2 constituencies expected soon, Chinese state owned Xinhua news agency reported. »»»

Bangladesh’s February 12, 2026 general election is taking shape after the country’s Election Commission cleared 1,970 candidates to contest 298 parliamentary seats with an announcement for 2 constituencies expected soon, Chinese state owned Xinhua news agency reported. »»»

Bangladesh’s February 12, 2026 general election is taking shape after the country’s Election Commission cleared 1,970 candidates to contest 298 parliamentary seats with an announcement for 2 constituencies expected soon, Chinese state owned Xinhua news agency reported. »»»

Dubai: Big Ticket has brought more joy to UAE residents this January, with its second weekly e-draw awarding Dh50,000 to two winners from Bangladesh and India. Bangladeshi expat Mohammed Rafiqul Islam was thrilled to learn his online ticket had won. He bought the ticket through the Big Ticket platf»»»

Dhaka, Bangladesh, has ranked on top of the world's cities with a "very unhealthy" air quality index (AQI) of 299, placing it in the purple category just below hazardous levels, according to the latest industry report. Delhi, India follows at 264, Lahore, Pakistan at 228, and Kolkata, India at 225 »»»

New Delhi, India: Cricket's governing body said Wednesday it had rejected Bangladesh's request to shift their T20 World Cup matches out of India, casting doubt on the team's participation in next month's tournament. "In the absence of any independent security findings that materially compromise the»»»

In his dystopian novel 1984, George Orwell depicted a world where truth was malleable, information was weaponised and citizens lived under the shadow of relentless ideological struggle. In the contemporary geopolitical landscape, echoes of Orwellian concerns - fragmentation, mistrust and narrative »»»

The Indian passport has climbed five spots to 80th in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, reflecting growing diplomatic influence. While the total number of visa-free destinations has slightly dipped to 55, India has gained fresh access to Malaysia and Kazakhstan, marking a strategic win for tourism an»»»

The 2026 Henley Passport Index reveals a fascinating “paradox of power” for Indian travellers. While India’s global rank has risen five places to 80th, the number of destinations accessible without a pre-departure visa has dropped from 57 last year to 55. This shift highlights that in global mobili»»»