South Asia

DHAKA  —The Government of Bangladesh and the World Bank yesterday signed a $250 million financing agreement to support the country’s...

Kathmandu: 5.7million syringes and 9 X-ray machines granted by MoFA of China have arrived in Nepal through Kerung-rasuwagadhi border point....

Kathmandu: World Health Organisation director general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is set to visit Nepal from April 21 to 23...

WASHINGTON  — The World Bank Group today announced the sanctions of Germany-based Voith Hydro Holding GmbH & Co. KG (VHZ)...

WASHINGTON — Bangladesh has made a strong economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, but growth faces new headwinds as global...

WASHINGTON — Growth in South Asia, already uneven and fragile, will be slower than previously projected, due to the impacts...

Kathmandu: Congratulatory messages have been exchanged between the Presidents and Prime Ministers of Nepal and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh...

COLOMBO — The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) annual flagship economic publication forecasts a muted recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)...

KATHMANDU  — Nepal’s economy is anticipated to grow by 3.9% (at market prices) in fiscal year (FY) 2022 from an...

WASHINGTON– In line with its responsibilities under the Indus Waters Treaty, the World Bank today announced its decision to resume...