Yunus to visit Beijing, meet Xi on March 28

DHAKA: Chief adviser Muhammad Yunus will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on March 28, underscoring the continued efforts of both nations to deepen their strategic cooperation. The meeting will also mark the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh-China diplomatic relations, and there is apossibility of signing several bilateral agreements, said a diplomatic source. At the…

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Perfect Days Star Yakusho Koji To Be Honoured With Lifetime Achievement Award At 18th Asian Film Awards

Hong Kong: Veteran Japanese actor Yakusho Koji will be honoured with the prestigious lifetime achievement award at the 18th Asian Film Awards in Hong Kong, Japan. The Perfect Days actor Yakusho, becomes the third Japanese recipient of the AFA’s highest accolade, following director Yamada Yoji (2008) and actress Kiki Kirin (2016). The actor has previously…

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US Department of Education layoffs signal the start of Trump’s effort to ‘remove bureaucratic bloat,’ says Secretary Linda McMahon

McMahon confirms Department of Education layoffs as first step toward eliminating federal bureaucracy. (Getty Images) The US Department of Education’s recent decision to lay off a significant portion of its staff marks the first step in the Trump administration’s larger plan to dismantle the department. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon confirmed the layoffs during a…

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Golden visa programmes for Indians: What is golden visa and what is the minimum capital required to get it in various countries? Check list

Golden visas allow for investment-linked residency on a temporary or permanent basis. (AI image) Golden visa programmes: Countries around the world are strengthening restrictions on unauthorised immigration, whilst maintaining pathways for investment-based residency. Investment visa schemes provide opportunities to obtain residential status or nationality through monetary commitments. Although traditionally popular amongst Chinese, Russian and Middle…

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