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Is BRICS equipped to confront its challenges?
Russian President Vladimir Putin closed the BRICS summit, a bloc of developing economies, in the last week of October. Sanctions from the West have been aimed at cutting off Russia's economy from global markets. The conclave was the largest gathering of world leaders in Russia in decades. The 3-day summit attended by the highest officials of 36 countries was a testament to the West's failure of trying to isolate Russia and Putin globally.
Lessons from Bangladesh’s tussle with Adani Power
“Did you hear that Adani is refusing to supply Bangladesh with electricity?” a friend asked me recently. I knew it was a loaded question, my friend being a nationalist. “You recall wehad no power because we couldn’t pay for shiploads of fuel and coal just a few years back?” I asked back.
PM urges KSA to extend visa approval time for Hajj pilgrims
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called upon the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to extend the time of visa approval for hajj pilgrims so all of them could perform the hajj.
Cinema: in Muslim countries
Cinema. The word "cinema" holds immense breadth and influence nowadays. It can shape preferences or be shaped by them, influencing the majority of film production worldwide. While many films are made with the aim of catering to general audience tastes or reflecting the values, beliefs, and responsibilities of their creators, not all films reach a wide audience. Some remain unknown to a specific number of viewers. Moreover, various countries have different sets of regulatory constraints influenced by cultural values, ideologies, taboos, and religious ethics, which sometimes constrain the freedom of cinema.
Workers under free visas should not be subjected to uncertainty
The lives of Bangladeshi migrant workers are becoming increasingly precarious. Most of the workers are going abroad with loans, borrowing from relatives. Even before reaching their destinations, they are falling into dire situations. In many cases, they are compelled to sell off their lands and meager assets just to go abroad. However, for various reasons, they are forced to return to the country empty-handed. Such news is not pleasent for our country.
Eid-ul-Fitr to be celebrated on Thursday
Eid-ul-Fitr, the largest religious festival of the Muslims, will be celebrated in Bangladesh on Thursday as the Shawwal moon was not sighted on Tuesday evening.
Saudi Arabia not to permit for repeat Umrah
Saudi Arabia has announced a restriction on performing Umrah more than once during Ramadan. This move is part of efforts to avoid overcrowding during this sacred month.
Saudi crown prince to visit Bangladesh this year
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, who is also the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, will pay an official visit to Bangladesh later this year.
Saudi executes 5 Pakistanis for killing of Bangladeshi guard
Saudi Arabia authorities have executed five Pakistani nationals after they were convicted of raiding a company and killing a Bangladeshi guard, Gulf News reports.