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Barred from next week’s vote, former prime minister is using chatbots and social media to energise his party’s supporters
Former prime minister’s party says latest conviction an attempt to suppress its vote on February 8
Bankrupt nation aims for restructuring soon, but private creditors say they have been left ‘in the dark’
Receipts rose to a record in 2023, in a turnaround after a series of pandemic-era flops
Japanese group resisted chief executive Punit Goenka’s demand to stay on after merger
The Japanese conglomerate sought to save Zee deal but has failed to complete the merger
Retaliatory attack threatens to escalate tensions between neighbours
International chains including Tim Hortons and Costa Coffee are up against domestic rivals
Japanese company frustrated at merger delays and concerned about Zee’s financial performance
Ruling overturns lifetime bans for those with criminal convictions ahead of polls next month
Crackdown on opposition and rights abuses have drawn criticism from US and EU
Re-election appears certain but economic strains may test the population’s patience with her autocratic style
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has hobbled political opposition but faces mounting economic turbulence
Billionaire tycoon welcomes decision to halt case’s transfer to law enforcement, saying ‘truth has prevailed’
Digital platforms say tens of thousands have enrolled for internet classes since imposition of restrictions
Microfinance pioneer is a long and bitter rival of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
Big banks’ forecasts for next year already hit
FT interview: The Indian prime minister discusses the growing relationship with the US and responds to claims he represents a threat to democracy
Indian prime minister would ‘look into’ any evidence but insists ties with US are ‘strengthening’
Country’s central bank raises capital requirements in move to curb rising delinquencies
Artificial intelligence-generated disinformation has become a growing problem ahead of South Asian nation’s polls in January
Curbs on export or use of products such as sugar, onions and wheat aimed at holding down domestic prices
Opposition Congress party suffers setback in northern Hindi-speaking heartland
Afghan Witness analysis finds corporal punishment frequently imposed for crimes such as adultery and robbery
Allegations contained in indictment brought by justice department against Indian national in murder-for-hire case
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