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Sheikh Hasina elected as Bangladesh’s Prime Minister for fifth term

Sheikh Hasina elected as Bangladesh’s Prime Minister for fifth term

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,...

ADB approves $160m loan to boost electricity supply in Bangladesh

ADB approves $160m loan to boost electricity supply in Bangladesh

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...

NBA appoints Rwandan Clare Akamanzi as CEO of NBA Africa

NBA appoints Rwandan Clare Akamanzi as CEO of NBA Africa

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...