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CA asks Bhutan to utilise Bangladesh's infrastructural facilities
Bangladesh Sangsbad Sangstha
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CA asks Bhutan to utilise Bangladesh's infrastructural facilities Ambassador of Bhutan to Bangladesh, Dasho Karma Hamu Dorjee met with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka today. Photo: PID DHAKA, July 9,...
GCRPPB Expresses Concern Over Bhutan’s Denial in the Case of Disappeared Human Rights Defender Lok Nath Acharya
Bhutan News Network
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July 9, 2025
The Global Campaign for the Release of Political Prisoners in Bhutan (GCRPPB) expresses its deep concern and serious objection to the Royal Government of Bhutan’s official response dated 2 July 2025, which denies any knowledge of or involvement in...
India walks tightrope over Dalai Lama succession, Hasina’s shadow politics
The Federal
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July 10, 2025
Maintaining a delicate balancing act between warring nations Iran and Israel in West Asia or between Russia and the West over Putin's war in Ukraine is a huge challenge for Indian diplomacy. But now, it is confronted with a more direct challenge...
Yunus urges Bhutan to utilise Bangladesh's infrastructural facilities
Bangladesh Post
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Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday recommended Bhutan take advantage of all available infrastructural facilities that Bangladesh offers, mentioning that significant opportunities remain for expanding bilateral collaboration. The...
Living with wildlife: Bhutan tries new path to coexistence
Kuensel
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At daybreak in Berti village, 65-year-old Wangpo walks the perimeter of his maize field, searching for signs of fresh damage. The evidence is unmistakable—flattened stalks and circular impressions pressed into the damp soil. part Bumthang the done...
Cashless society still a distant dream
Daily Star
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July 25, 2025
Bangladesh’s goal of a cashless future is colliding with failed projects, user mistrust, and an economy that thrives on cash In June, Sanzid Imran, a Dhaka-based software engineer, boarded a Dhaka-bound bus from Cox's Bazar after spending the last...
Bhutan has 100 females per 97 males
Bhutan Times
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The NSB survey also estimates Bhutan’s total household population at 592,598 people KINZANG DORJI TSHERING Thimphu he National Statistics Bureau (NSB) has released the first-ever Household Consumption and Expenditure Survey 2025 (HCES 2025),...
Iran seeks winning start in AFC Women Asia Cup 2026 Qualifier
Mehr News Agency
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July 9, 2025
Aiming to reach a second successive Finals, Iran will aim to hit the ground running against a Singapore side who is under pressure following its 3-2 defeat to Bhutan on Monday. Head coach Marziyeh Jafari left her 13-year trophy-laden stint at Bam...
In South Asia, anemia threatens women’s health and economic future
The European Times
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July 9, 2025
The warning, published jointly by the United Nations agencies and the regional socio-economic Saarc on Wednesday, underlines the status of South Asia as a “world epicenter” of anemia among adolescent girls and women. It is estimated that 259...
Iran Seeks Winning Start in AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifier
Tasnim News Agency
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July 9, 2025
Aiming to reach a second successive Finals, Iran will aim to hit the ground running against a Singapore side who is under pressure following its 3-2 defeat to Bhutan on Monday. Head coach Marziyeh Jafari left her 13-year trophy-laden stint at Bam...
Indian space programme returns Rs 2.54 per Rs 1 spent: Ex-ISRO chief as space startups grow from 1 to 250 since 2014
Organiser Weekly
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India’s space programmes are delivering notable economic returns, according to former ISRO Chairman S Somnath. Speaking at the Oxford India Business Forum, he stated that for every rupee spent by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), it...
Bharat Bandh today: Is it a bank holiday today in Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad and other cities due to strike
The Economic Times
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July 9, 2025
Many bank customers are confused if the banks are open or closed today due to reports of Bharat Bandh. Several central trade unions, in collaboration with farmer and rural labourer groups, have called for a nationwide strike, known as "Bharat...
Bhutan Unveils Nation‐Wide Crypto Payment System For Tourists
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN- The Arabian Post) Bhutan has become the first country to integrate cryptocurrency payments across its entire tourism infrastructure, enabling visitors to use Binance Pay for everything from booking flights and paying visa fees to...
Japan’s Metaplanet Surpasses Bhutan in Bitcoin Holdings, $400M Ahead
Oak Park Journal
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July 9, 2025
## Japan’s Metaplanet Emerges as Bitcoin Leader, Secures $1.7 Billion in Holdings In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency, Japan’s Metaplanet has taken the lead with a strategic move that has placed them ahead of Bhutan in Bitcoin holdings. With...
Bank holiday today: Are banks in Mizoram closed for Remna Ni? Check here
Mint
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June 30, 2025
Bank Holiday Today, June 30, 2025: Banks in India and in various states will have different holidays over the next week amid Remna Ni, Kharchi Puja, Guru Hargobind's birthday celebrations in Mizoram, Tripura, Jammu and Srinagar. There are a total...
In South Asia, anaemia threatens women’s health and economic futures
UN News
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July 9, 2025
The warning, issued jointly by UN agencies and the regional socio-economic bloc SAARC on Wednesday, underscores South Asia’s status as the “global epicentre” of anaemia among adolescent girls and women. An estimated 259 million already suffer from...
Bhutan embraces crypto payments despite connectivity gaps
Coin Telegraph
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June 30, 2025
In a land where ancient monasteries overlook misty mountains, cryptocurrency is quietly becoming part of everyday life. During the Binance Crypto-Powered Tour in the Kingdom of Bhutan, Cointelegraph traveled across Bhutan’s capital city of Thimphu...
Musk’s new party accelerates Bitcoin’s political ascent: deVere CEO
Lusaka Times
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July 9, 2025
Elon Musk’s announcement that his newly launched America Party will fully back Bitcoin marks a major leap in the digital asset’s political legitimacy — and directly builds on the momentum initiated by the Trump administration earlier this year,...
Bank Holiday Today: Banks To Be Closed In This State Today; Check State-Wise List
News18
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June 30, 2025
Last Updated:June 30, 2025, 09:09 IST The Reserve Bank of India and state governments prepare a list of holidays considering all national and local festivities, cultural celebrations and operational requirements. The annual holiday calendar is...
Bank Holidays in July 2025: Banks to remain closed for 13 days this month, check state-wise list here
DNA India
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Customers planning to visit bank branches should plant thier visit according to these holiday schedules. In July 2025, banks will be closed for a total of 13 days, which includes Sundays and the second and last Saturdays of the month. While...