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    Sri Lanka: Cost of Living to Rise in Second Half of 2025

    Sri Lanka’s central bank embraced deflationary measures that allowed currency appreciation and restored external stability. Critics argue, however, that these gains may be short-lived without structural reforms and tighter inflation targets.
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    Bangladesh: Police Push for Independent Commission to Reform Accountability

    Human rights activists and legal experts have also welcomed the initiative, emphasising the need for independent oversight to uphold justice and prevent abuse of power.
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    The Davos Disconnect

    The 2025 Annual Meeting of The World Economic Forum's relevance as a global gathering sits within and beyond the official programme.
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    Bangladesh: Anti Corruption Body Proposes Comprehensive Overhaul

    The 2013 amendment to the Anti-Corruption Commission Act, requiring government approval to investigate politicians or bureaucrats, has been particularly criticized for stifling the ACC’s independence.
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    Private Forces Pose Public Risks for China–Myanmar Stability

    While safeguarding investments aligns with Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative objectives, overreach risks fuelling resentment and triggering regional pushback.
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    Bangladesh: Foreign Grants for Development Projects Mostly Misdirected

    Officials said that development partners reduced grants for infrastructure projects following Bangladesh's graduation from Lower- Income Countries (LIC) status to Lower Middle- Income Country (LMIC) in 2013.
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    Nepal Moves Forward with Key Anti-Corruption Legislation amid Growing Public Concern

    The amendment’s approval follows extensive deliberations among lawmakers and stakeholders.
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    BNP Calls for Transparency in Power Contracts Signed During Awami League Rule

    Speaking at a press conference, BNP standing committee member and former state minister for power Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku emphasised the need for transparency.
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