The Maldives has witnessed a sharp drop in exports in January 2025, with the total value falling by 29 million Maldivian Rufiya compared to the same month last year. Goods worth 144 million Rufiya were exported, down from 173 million in January last year.
The decline in exports also impacted...
In Nepal, granting permits for spring mountaineering has begun for this year. According to Nepal’s Department of Tourism, significant number of foreigners have turned up to climb the world’s 8000 m above summits this season. The spring season, from March to May, is considered an ideal time for climbing...
The Islamic Emirate, following the one-year extension of UNAMA’s mission in the recent UN Security Council meeting, has called on the UN representation in Afghanistan to work towards facilitating the country's global interactions.
Hamdullah Fitrat, deputy spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate, reiterated this request while also rejecting claims of threats...
Nepal’s Foreign Minister, Arzu Rana Deuba, held a bilateral meeting with India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi
The two leaders reviewed progress made during recent meetings of various bilateral mechanisms and reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation, according to a...
Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has assured US Senator Gary Peters that elections in the country will be free, fair, and held in a festive atmosphere, resembling past celebrations
He made these remarks during a meeting with the visiting Senator at the State Guest House Jamuna on Tuesday.
“There will be...
Bangladeshi students at the forefront of protests that ousted Sheikh Hasina as prime minister last year launched a political party on Friday to contest elections likely to be held by the end of the year.
The launch of ‘Jatiya Nagorik Party’ (National Citizens’ Party), opens a new chapter in the...
As part of International Women’s Day celebrations, the High Commission of India in Bangladesh organized a cultural programme for the members of the mission community and the Indian diaspora in Dhaka. The theme of the event was ‘Stronger Her, Healthier Future.’. Organised by the High Commission and Indira Gandhi...
Bangladesh continues to grapple with a significant trade imbalance with Saarc countries as import payments far exceed exports, according to the latest Bangladesh Bank (BB) report.
The report, covering fiscal year (FY) 2023-24, shows Bangladesh’s total import payments to Saarc nations stood at $9.76 billion while export earnings from the...
Nepal’s House of Representatives passed the ‘Bill to amend some Nepal Acts relating to Promotion of Good Governance and Delivery of Public Service, 2081’ by a majority. On the occasion, Minister for Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung presented the proposal in Parliament to pass the bill on...
Nepal’s K P Oli-led government on Thursday succeeded in pushing through five ordinances in the National Assembly with the support of Madheshi parties who did not want the land-related enactment.
With a majority, the National Assembly endorsed the five ordinances — related to good governance, financial procedure, privatisation, investment promotion...
