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Venezuela faces US$6.7 billion in economic losses from earthquakes, UNDP estimates

The earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June caused significant human suffering and loss of life, while also severely affecting livelihoods, infrastructure, and essential services. This includes a preliminary estimate of $6.7 billion in direct physical damage, equivalent to around 6% of GDP, acc

Cartup Holds First Partner Summit ‘Cartup Connect 2026’ in Cox’s Bazar

The summit highlighted Cartup’s future business plans, development of the e-commerce sector, expansion of its logistics network, technological improvements, and initiatives to create new opportunities for small and medium entrepreneurs.

World Bank Approves $1.1 Billion Emergency Support for Bangladesh

The World Bank has approved $1.1 billion in emergency support for Bangladesh under two separate projects to help ensure food security, sustain agricultural production and address volatility in global food, fertiliser and energy markets, according to a press release issued from Washington on Saturday

Hormuz traffic sees sharp uptick but not back to normal

Strait of Hormuz traffic has increased sharply, but remains at roughly half its peacetime level, officials said on Thursday as stranded sailors made their way out of the waterway.

Court orders TotalEnergies to account for clients' emissions

A French court on Thursday ordered TotalEnergies to account for its clients' emissions and outline measures to address them, in a ruling that NGOs hailed as a victory in the major climate case. AFP Reported, The court, however, stopped short of imposing specific measures demanded by the plaintiffs

Bangladesh Government Owed Tk 13,144 Crore by Grameenphone, Teletalk, Robi and Banglalink

The Bangladesh government is owed about Tk 13,144 crore in revenue by four mobile operators—Grameenphone, Teletalk, Robi Axiata and Banglalink Digital Communications—Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam told parliament on Wednesday.