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    Human Rights Body Exposes Systemic Abuse and Regulatory Failures in Pakistan’s Rehabilitation Centres

    Civil society and legal experts attending the launch echoed the need for immediate action to prevent rehabilitation centres from becoming instruments of suppression.

    Bot Armies March into Bangladesh Politics: Digital Tools Reshape Influence in Post-Uprising Era

    Political analysts argue that bot armies reflect deeper issues: a polarized society where winning the narrative matters more than policy substance. “Politics cannot be done by going viral with bot armies,” one parliamentarian remarked, emphasizing the need for authentic engagement.

    From Fuel to Food: West Asia Turmoil Sends Prices Soaring in Nepal

    Traders sometimes amplify global shocks for higher margins, but the core drivers are structural: import dependence, thin domestic buffers, and exposure to volatile geopolitics

    UNICEF Says It Warned Interim Government Repeatedly on Measles Vaccine Shortage, Sparking Deadly Outbreak

    Bangladesh’s measles tragedy underscores the fragility of public health gains amid political transitions.

    Rights Groups Demand Immediate Repeal of Taliban Regulation Accused of Legalizing Child Marriage

    The coming weeks will likely see intensified advocacy campaigns, potential UN discussions, and continued reporting from independent Afghan media outlets operating in exile.

    The Hidden Toll of Living with Tigers – Who Speaks for the Tiger Widows of the Sundarbans?

    The Sundarbans is not just a UNESCO World Heritage site or a tiger sanctuary – it is a living landscape where humans and wildlife have long coexisted, often at great cost.

    Pakistan: Fierce Backlash as Politicians Consider Raising Voting Age to 25

    As deliberations continue, the proposal highlights deeper questions about trust in Pakistan’s democratic institutions.

    Bangladesh SOEs Drain Tk882 Billion from Treasury as Losses Mount: World Bank Study

    For chronically loss-making enterprises that no longer serve clear strategic national interests, the study suggests eventual privatisation or orderly closure.

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    Sri Lanka Weighs Nuclear Option for Reliable Low-Carbon Power

    The desire for energy security and cleaner power is clear, yet the institutional, financial and technical thresholds for nuclear energy remain high.

    UN Extends LDC Graduation Deadline for Nepal and Bangladesh to 2029

    The decision, adopted without a vote during the 81st session in New York, gives both countries three additional years beyond the previous November 2026 deadline to strengthen their economies before losing key international support measures.
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