SAARC and BIMSTEC

South Asia’s Struggle for Regional Integration: The Roles of SAARC and BIMSTEC

South Asia, home to over a quarter of the world's population, remains one of the least integrated regions globally in terms of trade and connectivity. Intraregional trade accounts for barely 5% of the region's total trade, a stark contrast to...
Muhammad Yunus

Muhammad Yunus Announces Possible Election Timeline Amid Challenges in Post-Revolution Bangladesh

Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh's interim leader and Nobel laureate, announced on Monday that general elections could take place either in late 2025 or early 2026. The declaration comes four months after a student-led revolution toppled the long-standing regime of former Prime...
KP Sharma Oli

Nepal PM to Visit China in a Strategic Shift from Traditional India-First Policy

Nepal's Prime Minister, Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli, is set to embark on a significant four-day official visit to China next Month, marking a strategic departure from the tradition of Nepali leaders making India their first foreign destination upon assuming office....
Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s President Endorses IMF Bailout, Shifts Stance on Economic Recovery

Sri Lanka’s newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced his support for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout programme, reversing his earlier campaign pledge to renegotiate the deal. This shift reflects the dire state of the country's economy and...
Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh Tribunal Sets Deadline for Investigation into Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Amid Crimes Against Humanity Charges

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) of Bangladesh on Monday directed investigators to conclude their probe into former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her close associates by December 17, 2024. Hasina and her allies face charges of crimes against humanity related...
Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Sri Lanka: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake Retains Key Portfolios as New Cabinet is Sworn In

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in a strategic move to steer Sri Lanka through critical economic and governance challenges, has retained the powerful portfolios of Defence, Finance and Economic Development, and Digital Economy in the newly formed cabinet. This significant announcement...
delhi air pollution

Air Pollution Crisis: New Delhi Switches to Online Classes as Toxic Smog Worsens Health Crisis

In a drastic move to tackle the city’s escalating air pollution crisis, authorities in India’s capital transitioned schools to online classes on Monday, effective immediately. The decision comes in response to alarmingly high levels of toxic smog that have engulfed...
Muhammad Yunus

Bangladesh’s Interim Leader Muhammad Yunus Calls for Patience Amid Political Upheaval

Muhammad Yunus, the interim leader of Bangladesh, addressed the nation on Friday, marking 100 days since taking office as "chief advisor" following a historic student-led uprising that toppled the 15-year rule of Sheikh Hasina. In a nationally televised speech, the...
Sri Lanka Election.

Sri Lanka’s New Cabinet to be Sworn in Monday: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake Set to Lead

Sri Lanka's political landscape is set to undergo a significant transformation as the newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake oversees the swearing-in of his cabinet ministers on Monday. This announcement was made by the President's Media Division (PMD) on Sunday,...
Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Sri Lanka’s National People’s Power Coalition Surges to Victory in Snap Election

In Sri Lankan politics, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s National People's Power (NPP) coalition claimed a decisive victory in the country’s snap general election, securing a majority in parliament. The win signals a strong mandate for Dissanayake’s policies aimed at lifting...
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