Sri Lanka’s economy recorded a robust 5.4 per cent growth in the fourth quarter of 2024, marking its strongest expansion since the nation began its recovery in mid-2023. This is the highest growth rate since 2014, as per the latest GDP estimates from the Census and Statistics Department of...
Bangladesh authorities have arrested the leader of a Rohingya Muslim insurgent group, Ataullah Abu Ammar Jununi, on charges of murder, illegal entry, sabotage and militant activities, police said on Wednesday.
Ataullah, the leader of the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA), and 10 others were arrested on Tuesday during a raid...
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...
The preparations are in full swing for the Sagarmatha Sambad (Mountain Dialogue), set to take place in May focusing on the theme ‘Climate Change, Mountains, and the Future of Human Life.’
The grand event is being organised in Kathmandu from May 16-18 and Nepal is poised to take lead role...
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...
UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who is currently visiting Bangladesh, underscored the pivotal moment the country is facing as it navigates a period of significant transition and reform.
Speaking to the media on Saturday, the Secretary-General praised Bangladesh’s progress and highlighted the role of the international community in supporting the country’s future.
Bangladesh has...
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has discussed with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus the country’s domestic issues and the Rohingya situation and expressed solidarity with Dhaka’s reform and transition process.
Guterres is in Bangladesh on a “Ramadan Solidarity” visit from March 13-16.
Guterres travelled to Cox’s Bazaar on a mission of solidarity...
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 former King Gyanendra Shah on Sunday arrived here amidst tight security, as pro-monarchy activists gathered at the airport to welcome him.
As soon as Gyanendra landed at the Tribhuvan International Airport from Pokhara on board the Simrik Air helicopter, hundreds of loyalists, including leaders and cadres of pro-monarchists Rastriya...
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...
