Commonwealth News
Sheikh Hasina elected as Bangladesh’s Prime Minister for fifth term
Jan 8, 2024
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has secured a landslide victory in Bangladesh's parliamentary election, granting her Awami League party a fourth consecutive term in power. According to election officials, Hasina's party has won over two-thirds of the seats in parliament,...
Basketball Africa League announces host cities, venues and dates for 2024
Jan 8, 2024
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) announced its expanded fourth season set to begin on March 9, 2024, in Pretoria, South Africa. This season will be the biggest yet for the league with a record 48 games taking place across four African countries. The top 12 club...
India’s largest airline IndiGo announces withdrawal of fuel charges on domestic, international routes
Jan 5, 2024
India's largest airline IndiGo announced that it would be eliminating the fuel surcharges on all the flights effective immediately. This decision comes as welcome news for passengers, as it is estimated the removal of these fees will reduce airfares by approximately...
ADB approves $160m loan to boost electricity supply in Bangladesh
Jan 4, 2024
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government of Bangladesh signed a $160 million loan agreement to upgrade Dhaka's power distribution network. The loan, which was signed by Bangladesh's Economic Relations Division secretary Md Shahriar Kader Siddiky and ADB's...
Rising startups from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka showcased in Singapore at SouthXChange
Jan 2, 2024
Emerging startups from commonwealth nations like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan stepped into the spotlight at a recent SouthXChange event in Singapore. The program, hosted at the Google office, aimed to showcase high-potential companies across sectors like AI,...
NBA appoints Rwandan Clare Akamanzi as CEO of NBA Africa
Dec 28, 2023
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has announced the appointment of Clare Akamanzi as the new CEO of NBA Africa. This strategic decision highlights the NBA's commitment to expanding its presence across the African continent. Akamanzi is an accomplished business...