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    Indian High Commission in Colombo Facilitates Solar Rooftop Systems at Religious Sites

    The project reflects a broader commitment from the Indian government to assist Sri Lanka in its development goals. Over the years, India has engaged...
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    Bangladesh

    Bangladesh Government to Issue Open Tender for Ten Solar Power Plants Next Week

    Officials from the ministry emphasized that the government is committed to transitioning to renewable energy sources, with a target of generating 40 per cent...
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    Clean tech

    ADB Approves $240.5 Million to Boost Rooftop Solar Expansion in India

    The integration of rooftop solar infrastructure not only supports the broader national agenda of reducing carbon emissions but also enhances the resilience of India’s...
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    Clean tech

    One Crore Households to get Rooftop Solar under Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana

    The scheme aims to reduce the electricity bill of the poor and middle class, along with making India self-reliant in the energy sector. Prime Minister...
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    Agriculture

    Thali Costs Climb in June on Vegetable and Fuel Price Surge, says CRISIL

    June 2026’s thali cost increases highlight the interplay of domestic weather, global supply issues, and structural factors in India’s food inflation.
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    Employment

    Unpaid Burden: Sri Lanka’s Women Work 8.5 Months a Year for Free

    Experts advocate treating care as essential social infrastructure. Expanding services, redistributing unpaid work through policy, and challenging norms that sideline educated women could unlock significant gains.
    Bangladesh

    Deadly Monsoon Fury: Bangladesh Battles Widespread Flooding Crisis

    This 2026 event arrives after earlier haor region floods earlier in the year, underscoring recurring pressures. Migration to urban centres and climate adaptation efforts remain critical long-term challenges.

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    Agriculture

    Thali Costs Climb in June on Vegetable and Fuel Price Surge, says CRISIL

    June 2026’s thali cost increases highlight the interplay of domestic weather, global supply issues, and structural factors in India’s food inflation.
    Employment

    Unpaid Burden: Sri Lanka’s Women Work 8.5 Months a Year for Free

    Experts advocate treating care as essential social infrastructure. Expanding services, redistributing unpaid work through policy, and challenging norms that sideline educated women could unlock significant gains.
    Finance and Economy

    Sri Lanka Targets Poverty Eradication: Aswesuma Programme Set for Phase-Out by 2030

    Launched in 2023 amid the aftermath of Sri Lanka’s unprecedented economic turmoil, Aswesuma represented a targeted overhaul of the country’s social protection system.
    Agriculture

    Thali Costs Climb in June on Vegetable and Fuel Price Surge, says CRISIL

    June 2026’s thali cost increases highlight the interplay of domestic weather, global supply issues, and structural factors in India’s food inflation.
    Bangladesh

    Bangladesh’s Development Finance Faces Existential Threat from Global Aid Squeeze

    The OECD report and discussions underscore that while challenges are severe, opportunities exist if Bangladesh acts decisively.

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