Economy
S&P cuts Bangladesh's debt rating to 'B+' from 'BB'
Downgrade reflects continued decline in foreign exchange reserves
Now-smaller GDP threatens South Asian nation's negotiation capacity with lenders
Target of $100bn set during Modi's Moscow visit comes amid U.S. concerns
New British FM calls ties 'indispensable' after signing tech security pact
Beijing unlikely to concede to Islamabad's request, experts say
Central bank expects inflation to remain below 5% target in medium term
Bonanza for states under Indian allies as new administration needs their support
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina called on to apologize and fire the home minister
Employment growth rate provisionally doubled to 6% in last fiscal year, RBI says
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Prime Minister Hasina's use of derogatory term for activists further fuels anger
Fund also advises nation to avoid building new power plants, chief of mission says
Latest $7bn injection of support will not itself end country's cycle of dependence
Why supply-side reforms and private investment are key to nation's economic future
Visa rules eased, but currency weakness tarnishes Japan's appeal for overseas hires
Oli becomes 14th prime minister since 2008, with majority support in Parliament
Turkish fintech Parapa's acquisition of digital wallet startup seen as a harbinger
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Government promises to increase tax collection and number of payers
World Population Day highlights urgent need for sustainable solutions as numbers balloon
Remote communities desperate to protect nature take up bows and arrows to scare off mine officials
Risk-taking could inflate bubbles in the nation's economy.
Reducing waste is critical as climate risks grow, says U.N. agency and OECD
Blackouts, soaring electricity bills spur urban, rural residents to install own panels
Visit shows 'resilience' of India-Russia ties amid global uncertainty, observers say
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