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SAARC Development Fund

With cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development’s funding, local initiatives are gaining prominence. The SAARC Development Fund (SDF) stands out as important financial mechanism aimed at...

April 12, 2025

India Revokes Transshipment Facility for Bangladesh Exports

Recently, India officially revoked the transshipment facility that allowed Bangladeshi exporters to transport goods through Indian territory to third countries. This decision has implications for trade logistics and...

April 11, 2025

U.S. Military Presence at Panama Canal Facilities

Recently, agreement was reached allowing U.S. troops to deploy to facilities along the Panama Canal. The agreement permits military personnel to conduct training and exercises at Panama-controlled sites....

April 11, 2025

Bangladesh Joins Artemis Accords

Recently, Bangladesh became the 54th nation to sign the Artemis Accords. The Artemis Accords aim to establish guidelines that ensure peaceful and cooperative exploration of outer space. Background...

April 10, 2025

The Ottawa Convention on Anti-Personnel Mines

Due to increasing threat from Russia, NATO countries Poland, Finland, and the three Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania) are planning to leave the Ottawa Convention, which bans anti-personnel...

April 7, 2025

Geopolitical Tensions in the Arctic Region

The Arctic region is witnessing rising tensions among global powers. Climate change is rapidly melting ice caps, revealing untapped natural resources and new shipping routes. This situation has...

April 2, 2025

Migrant Deaths At Record High in 2024

In 2024, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported a staggering 8,938 migrant deaths, marking the highest toll recorded in five consecutive years. This alarming trend marks the...

March 22, 2025

Five Eyes Intelligence Alliance

The Five Eyes intelligence alliance is facing unprecedented challenges. Formed during World War II, it includes the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Recent shifts...

March 18, 2025

Chagos Archipelago

The Chagos Archipelago, located in the Indian Ocean, has been a focal point of territorial disputes between Mauritius and the United Kingdom. The islands were under British control...

March 13, 2025

US Proposes 30-Day Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire

Ukraine recently expressed support for a 30-day ceasefire proposal put forth by the United States. This decision followed intensive discussions in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, marking shift in the...

March 13, 2025

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