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    World Bank Injects $1.1 Billion to Shield Bangladesh’s Food Security and Livelihoods from Global Shocks

    The approval sends a positive signal to markets and development partners amid global turbulence. For millions of Bangladeshis reliant on timely rains, affordable inputs, and stable prices, it offers reassurance that food security remains a national and international priority.

    Bangladesh Grapples with Eroding Purchasing Power and Inflation Challenges

    Economists emphasise the need for coordinated fiscal-monetary policy, better inflation targeting, and structural reforms.

    Sri Lanka to Abolish Controversial Prevention of Terrorism Act Within Months

    Challenges persist: balancing security needs with rights, combating rising organized crime and drug issues without draconian tools, and ensuring implementation does not lag.

    Super El Niño Threatens Pakistan: Climate, Economic, and Human Security Risks Escalate

    Climate change is amplifying these risks, as warmer baseline ocean and atmospheric temperatures can intensify extremes.

    Amnesty Calls for Halt to Afghan Deportations Amid Escalating Human Rights Crisis

    Amnesty International has issued a stark appeal to governments worldwide: stop the unlawful expulsion of Afghan refugees and asylum seekers.

    Pakistan:Residents Demand Accountability as Shakai Dand Dam Languishes Incomplete After 12 Years

    As Pakistan grapples with climate change, population growth, and water stress, every stalled dam represents a missed opportunity for resilience.

    Measles Resurgence in Maldives: From Eradication Triumph to Public Health Alert

    After years of eradication, measles has returned to the Maldives with 11 confirmed cases in 2026, sparking urgent vaccination drives and highlighting global risks...

    Bangladesh Launches IMF Negotiations for $4 Billion Fresh Loan Amid Economic Reset

    As the delegation arrives in Dhaka, all eyes will be on the specifics of the reform agenda and financing assurances.

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