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Bangladesh Floats Currency for the First Time to Access IMF Funds

Bangladesh Floats Currency for the First Time to Access IMF Funds

In a historic move, Bangladesh’s central bank has decided to allow its currency, the taka, to float freely for the first time. The decision comes in response to demands from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and aims to unlock additional funds from a $4.7 billion loan program. While Bangladesh is not heavily indebted, the country …

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Famous Tollywood Choreographer Rakesh Master passes away

  Famous Tollywood Choreographer Rakesh Master passes away Renowned Tollywood choreographer S. Rama Rao, widely known as Rakesh Master, has sadly passed away. With an impressive portfolio of choreographing around 1,500 movies and creating numerous popular songs, Rakesh Master initially started his career in dance reality shows. Born as S. Rama Rao in Tirupati, he …

June 19, 2023 -_6.1

Sberbank introduces Indian rupee accounts for individuals in Russia

Sberbank, Russia’s top lender, has announced that individuals can now open accounts in Indian rupees, as the bank looks to decrease its reliance on the US dollar and euro. Sberbank has more than 100 million retail clients and already offers deposits in China’s yuan and UAE dirhams. Key Points: The bank’s finance chief stated that …

June 19, 2023 -_9.1

Akashvani and Doordarshan top trusted electronic media in India

Akashvani and Doordarshan top trusted electronic media in India DD India and All India Radio have been acknowledged as the most dependable electronic media entities in the nation in accordance with the 2023 issue of the Reuters Institute’s Digital News Report. The report indicates that although overall news trust has decreased by 3 percentage points, …

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International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict

International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict is a United Nations observance on June 19 to raise awareness of the need to put an end to conflict-related sexual violence. The theme of this year is “Bridging the gender digital divide to prevent, address and respond to conflict-related sexual violence“. Significance of International …

Sustainable Gastronomy Day

Sustainable Gastronomy Day: Date, Theme, Significance and History

Sustainable Gastronomy Day 2023 Sustainable Gastronomy Day which takes place on June 18 every year, highlights the important role that food plays in promoting sustainable development and the crucial choices about what we eat. According to the United Nations, gastronomy is sometimes called the art of food. It also refers to a style of cooking …