Kathmandu airport receives 5 million international flyers
The number reached a record 4.96 million in 2024, driven by tourism, migration, and student travel.
Awami League, which led Bangladesh’s liberation war, cannot be bulldozed out of politics.
As Bangladesh approaches elections, it remains to be seen whether the students can transform their movement into a political party and lay legitimate claims to govern the country
Trump, Putin agree to begin ‘negotiations’ on ending Ukraine war
White House officials decline to clarify whether Ukraine would be a party to the U.S. negotiations with Russia; Kremlin says Mr. Putin invited Mr. Trump to Moscow
Trump order on reciprocal tariffs expected before meeting with Indian PM Modi
In preparation for the bilateral dialogue, India has been considering lower tariffs on certain U.S. products
Wilful violation: The Hindu’s edit on Tamil Nadu Governor’s conduct
Chennai, February 13 (The Hindu): The Supreme Court of India’s probing questions to the Tamil Nadu Governor, R.N. Ravi, have exposed a pattern of wilful violation of constitutional duty on his part. The questions related to the lawfulness of Mr. Ravi’s act in referring to...
OHCHR recommends disbanding Rapid Action Battalion, cease death penalty
An OHCHR fact-finding mission documented serious abuses, including extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, torture, and mass arrests, in response to the 2024 quota reform and subsequent anti-government protests.
UN rights chief suggests pursuing ICC, universal jurisdiction to bring back offenders
Dhaka, February 13 (Prothom Alo): The brutal response to the student-people movement in July and August last year was a calculated and well-coordinated strategy by the former government to hold onto power, said Volker Türk, the United Nations high commissioner for human rights. While disclosing...
Islamic zealots in Bangladesh force cancellation of Lalon commemoration
Last October, a member of the cabinet, Farida Akhtar, had hailed Lalon as a champion of equality
Fact-checking claims about U.S.A.I.D. funding finds Trump administration misleading public
Trump administration alleges widespread “waste.”
Reuters Exclusive: Bangladesh seeks full power supply restoration from Adani plant
Three months of reduced sales with supplies halved due to low winter demand and payment disputes.
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