Desk Report, ‘Expatriate Bonds’: Investment gains, tax-free income and added security Investment opportunities in the country are limited for Bangladeshis working abroad. As a result, it is necessary to be aware of the opportunities that are available. It is not possible for many to keep some money in hand after returning home. Therefore, the Wage Earners Development Bond—also known as the ‘Expatriate Bond’—has long been a popular investment medium for expatriates. ‘Expatriate Bonds’: Investment gains, tax-free income and added security Much like a bank’s fixed deposit, expatriates invest a lump…
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Trump is imposing indirect tariffs on Russia, what is the impact on the global economy?
Desk Report, Trump is imposing indirect tariffs on Russia, what is the impact on the global economy? Despite facing the world’s most severe sanctions, Russia is continuing its war in Ukraine, relying on its vast energy resources. However, US President Donald Trump is now seeking to cut off that funding. Trump is imposing indirect tariffs on Russia, what is the impact on the global economy? Trump has announced that if a ceasefire is not reached by August 8, 100% indirect tariffs will be imposed on all countries doing business with…
Read MoreWhich 10 countries in the world have the longest lifespans?
Desk Report, Which 10 countries in the world have the longest lifespans? Healthy living, improved medical care, and a balanced lifestyle play an important role in determining the average life expectancy of people. The average life expectancy of people worldwide is now higher than ever before. This trend has become even clearer in the statistics on average life expectancy in the last few years. Average life expectancy is determined based on the age-specific mortality rate of a country’s population. Which 10 countries in the world have the longest lifespans? According…
Read MoreHow the ‘mask’ of Arab leaders is being revealed, and how long will it last?
Desk Report, How the ‘mask’ of Arab leaders is being revealed, and how long will it last? The post-Ottoman Arab states that were created after World War I were for the benefit of Western imperialists—not for the benefit of the region’s own people. How the ‘mask’ of Arab leaders is being revealed, and how long will it last? By 1918, British hegemony in the post-Ottoman Middle East was becoming clear. Recognizing this, an official in British India wrote, “The old slogans are now obsolete. We must choose a new path;…
Read MoreTwo Pakistanis join Indian poet Maran’s team ‘at the last minute’
Desk Report, Two Pakistanis join Indian poet Maran’s team ‘at the last minute’ Last February, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) sold all the shares in The Hundred franchises. Indian billionaires, who also own four IPL franchises, bought four of the tournament’s eight franchises. People of Indian origin bought shares in two more franchises in this 100-ball league. Two Pakistanis join Indian poet Maran’s team ‘at the last minute’ As a result, speculation began that since most of the ownership of The Hundred franchises had passed to Indians, Pakistanis…
Read MoreGold prices fall slightly in global markets, impact of profit-taking
Desk Report, Gold prices fall slightly in global markets, impact of profit-taking The price of gold in the global market fell slightly on Monday. The price of gold had increased significantly in last week’s trading. This increased the tendency of investors to take profits. In this context, the price of gold in the spot market fell slightly yesterday. Gold prices fall slightly in global markets, impact of profit-taking On the other hand, the increase in interest rates on Treasury bonds in the United States also played a role in the…
Read MoreAustralian batsman punished a week after the game ended
Desk Report, Australian batsman punished a week after the game ended Recently, during the West Indies tour, Tim David turned the record books upside down by scoring an unbeaten century off 37 balls in the third T20I. He did something extraordinary in the fifth and final match of that tour. Australian batsman punished a week after the game ended When the umpire did not give him a wide, David walked towards him and extended his hand and demanded a wide. This hard-hitting Australian batsman was seen to be unhappy at…
Read MoreTrump may increase retaliatory tariffs on India within 24 hours
Desk Report, Trump may increase retaliatory tariffs on India within 24 hours US President Donald Trump may increase the retaliatory tariffs on goods imported from India by a ‘significant amount’ within the next 24 hours. He said this in an interview on Tuesday. Trump said that this step may be taken against India for buying fuel oil from Russia. Trump may increase retaliatory tariffs on India within 24 hours In an interview given to the US media CNBC, Trump said, ‘India is not a good trading partner. Because they do…
Read MoreWhy have relations between Putin and Trump deteriorated? Are they heading towards ‘conflict’?
Desk Report, Why have relations between Putin and Trump deteriorated? Are they heading towards ‘conflict’? Is the relationship between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin completely ruined? Why have relations between Putin and Trump deteriorated? Are they heading towards ‘conflict’? At least that’s what a popular Russian newspaper thinks. They used the example of a train to explain the current US-Russia relationship. The newspaper Moskovsky Komsomolets wrote, “It is now almost certain that a terrible collision is coming. Trump’s train and Putin’s train are running head-on on…
Read MoreBrazil’s Supreme Court orders former President Bolsonaro to be placed under house arrest
Desk Reoport, Brazil’s Supreme Court orders former President Bolsonaro to be placed under house arrest A judge at Brazil’s Supreme Court has ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro to be placed under house arrest. The judge made the order on Monday local time for violating a ban on using social media. The court order further increased tensions between the former right-wing politician and the court, who is on trial for plotting a military coup. Brazil’s Supreme Court orders former President Bolsonaro to be placed under house arrest The former army officer…
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