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February 11, 2025 7:12 PM

Bangladesh slips 2 notches in Global Corruption Index

Bangladesh has slipped two positions in Transparency International’s (TI) Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2024, ranking 151st out of 180 countries.   Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Executive Director Dr Iftekharuzzaman revealed the findings on Tuesday at a press conferen...

February 11, 2025 6:55 PM

Indian Students Win Bronze at Global Best M-Gov Award 2025 in Dubai

Three Indian computer science students from New Delhi won the Bronze Award at the Global Best M-Gov Award 2025 during the World Government Summit (WGS) in Dubai. The accolade recognises innovative technological solutions advancing mobile government services and societal progress. The award, along wi...

February 11, 2025 6:54 PM

Flash Floods in Philippines’ Palawan Claim 5 Lives, Thousands Evacuated

In the Philippines, the death toll due to flash floods caused by unrelenting rain in Palawan province has climbed to five. Local authorities said rescuers found two remaining bodies after floodwaters swept away a van carrying 12 people on Sunday night.   The bodies of three other people were foun...

February 11, 2025 5:52 PM

At Least 55 Killed in Militia Attack on Villages, Displaced Camp in Congo

In Congo, at least 55 civilians were killed in an attack by militia fighters on a cluster of villages and a camp for displaced people in the Ituri province. Media reports said armed men from the Cooperative for the Development of Congo, or CODECO militia, attacked the Djaiba group of villages, which...

February 11, 2025 4:03 PM

FAO Launches $95M Climate Resilient Agriculture Project in Somalia

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) officially launched a seven-year project with Somalia that aims to enhance climate adaptation and resilience for vulnerable communities in the country. The 95 million dollar "Climate Resilient Agriculture in Somalia" project, dubbed "...

February 11, 2025 1:13 PM

Dubai hosts largest MRO Middle East and AIME 2025 edition

The largest edition of MRO Middle East and Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) 2025 has opened in Dubai, marking a significant milestone for the regional aerospace industry. The two-day event has attracted over 250 international exhibitors, highlighting the aviation sector’s robust growth amid r...

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