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Author: Faraz Shauketaly

Bangladesh Liberation War
FEATURED

Bangladesh Liberation War

By Anwar A. Khan Like most countries, independence did not come easy for Bangladesh. Between March and December, a lot…

byFaraz Shauketaly06/12/201906/12/2019
KNOW YOUR BLOCKCHAIN
FEATURED

KNOW YOUR BLOCKCHAIN

CBSL calls for blockchain technology developers By Miquelaa Fernando The word ‘blockchain’ probably brings to mind that time you thought…

byFaraz Shauketaly04/12/201904/12/2019
Patient in Britain diagnosed with monkeypox
WORLD

Patient in Britain diagnosed with monkeypox

A person in England has been diagnosed with the rare viral infection monkeypox, Public Health England (PHE) has said. The…

byFaraz Shauketaly04/12/201904/12/2019
Jumbos in mire, Bud in overdrive
OPINIONS

Jumbos in mire, Bud in overdrive

Rivalry between UNP Leader Ranil Wickremasinghe and defeated presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa, seen here together during the October 2018 crisis,…

byFaraz Shauketaly02/12/201902/12/2019
When money talks
CORRUPTION / EXPOSE

When money talks

Those who contested the recently concluded presidential election have reportedly spent billions of rupees, according to polls monitors.  It is…

byFaraz Shauketaly02/12/201902/12/2019
It’s Time to Combat Sexual Bribery
CORRUPTION / EXPOSE

It’s Time to Combat Sexual Bribery

By  Kshama Ranawana Sexual bribery must be defined as such, within the anti-corruption framework say rights activists.  They point out…

byFaraz Shauketaly02/12/201902/12/2019
Japanese store ‘rethinks’ badges for staff on periods
WORLD

Japanese store ‘rethinks’ badges for staff on periods

A Japanese department store where staff could wear badges if they were on their period has said it will “rethink”…

byFaraz Shauketaly02/12/201902/12/2019
Melbourne terror plot: Trio jailed for planning Christmas attack
WORLD

Melbourne terror plot: Trio jailed for planning Christmas attack

Three men have been jailed for plotting a large-scale terror attack in busy areas of central Melbourne, Australia. The men,…

byFaraz Shauketaly02/12/201902/12/2019
Daphne Caruana Galizia: Malta suspect will not get immunity
WORLD

Daphne Caruana Galizia: Malta suspect will not get immunity

Malta’s Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has said a suspect in the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia will not be…

byFaraz Shauketaly02/12/201902/12/2019
K-pop stars Jung Joon-young and Choi Jong-hoon sentenced for rape
WORLD

K-pop stars Jung Joon-young and Choi Jong-hoon sentenced for rape

A South Korean court has sentenced K-pop stars Jung Joon-young and Choi Jong-hoon to six and five years in prison…

byFaraz Shauketaly02/12/201902/12/2019

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  • Fitch Warns of Deteriorating Outlook for Sri Lanka and Emerging Market Banks Due to Iranian Conflict and Oil Vulnerabilities
  • Softlogic Life Ventures into Bangladesh through $1.9 Million Purchase of Diamond Life
  • Softlogic Life of Sri Lanka Set to Acquire 60% Stake in Bangladesh’s Diamond Life Insurance for $1.9 Million
  • Sri Lanka’s rupee trades at 334.50/335.00 against the US dollar as bond yields experience a significant decline.
  • Trading in Hela Apparel Holdings shares in Sri Lanka has been halted.
OPINIONSSPORTS

Nishan Sumanadeera: A Story of Endurance, Leadership, and Unwavering Determination

byEditor 16/06/202616/06/2026
BUSINESSTECHNOLOGY

AI Mart: Sri Lanka’s First Dedicated AI Marketplace Marks Significant Growth in Its First Year

bySienna De Silva 15/06/202615/06/2026
WORLD

HABIBI, PALESTINE: WE ARE WITH YOU والله يا فلسطين نحن معك

byFaraz Shauketaly 11/06/202611/06/2026
BUSINESSTECHNOLOGY

Lanka Law Strengthens Legal Tech Leadership with Launch of AI Legal Drafting Platform

bySienna De Silva 08/06/2026
TOP STORY

BOI Speculation Puts Governance, Transparency Under Spotlight

byFaraz Shauketaly 06/06/202606/06/2026
LEGAL ISSUESNEWSTOP STORY

BOND CASE BACK ON TRACK AS SUPREME COURT BLASTS “HASTY” HIGH COURT ORDER

byFaraz Shauketaly 01/06/202601/06/2026

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