OWSA Contributor

Indian students now form the largest group of international students in Germany, comprising 12.3 per cent of the international student body – a remarkable 49,000 students in the 2023 winter semester alone. This demographic shift underscores Germany’s growing appeal as an education destination, with institutions offering affordable, high-quality education and pathways to employment.

At the onset of the earthquake, the IFRC shelter, and disaster response teams were deployed to the impacted areas and emergency items and cash were delivered to the affected families.

Highlighting positive economic indicators, the Prime Minister noted that the reduction in the policy rate would provide much-needed relief to businesses and investors.

The announcement came through a press release, with BPA President Md Sumon Howlader accusing the government of favoring large corporations over marginal farmers.

Polio predominantly affects children under five and causes lifelong paralysis. Despite global eradication efforts, challenges such as vaccine hesitancy, misinformation, and security threats have hindered progress in the region.

The commission’s chairman, retired Justice Mainul Islam Chowdhury, and his team have compiled over 1,676 complaints of enforced disappearances, with 758 already scrutinized. The commission estimates the total number could exceed 3,500.

The ‘Gajah Suchana’ mobile application enables the collection of biological samples from captive elephants for DNA profiling, creating a comprehensive genetic and morphological database.

The agreements mark a crucial milestone in Nepal’s journey toward sustainable development, signalling a commitment to innovation and resilience in the agricultural and climate sectors.