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    BNP Calls for Transparency in Power Contracts Signed During Awami League Rule

    Speaking at a press conference, BNP standing committee member and former state minister for power Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku emphasised the need for transparency.

    Pakistan: Absence of Wheat Procurement Strains Farming Sector

    The Punjab government, under an agreement with the World Bank, refrained from procuring wheat, leaving growers at the mercy of market forces.

    Sri Lanka Engages IMF for Restructuring of State Owned Enterprise; Prioritises Poverty Alleviation and Rural Development

    SOEs, including SriLankan Airlines, Sri Lanka Telecom, and Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, have long been plagued by mismanagement and inefficiencies, burdening taxpayers.

    Israel Attacks Push Gaza Healthcare ‘To Brink of Collapse’, Says UN Human Rights Office

    Israel’s pattern of deadly attacks on and near hospitals in Gaza, and associated combat, have pushed the healthcare system to the brink of total collapse, with catastrophic effect on Palestinians’ access to health and medical care.

    2024: Hottest Year on Record Says World Meteorological Organisation

    The World Meteorological Organisation found that climate change added 41 days of dangerous heat in 2024, harming human health and ecosystems in their report When Risks Become Reality: Extreme Weather. 

    UN Human Rights Chief Calls on Taliban to Reverse NGO Employment Ban on Afghan Women

    As international pressure mounts, the fate of Afghan women remains a pivotal issue in the global debate on human rights and Afghanistan’s future.

    Bangladesh: Robust Laws, Interventions Key to Protect Informal Sector Workers, Says Oxfam

    During a meeting convened by the Labour Reform Commission on Sunday at Shram Bhaban in Dhaka, Oxfam presented a comprehensive set of recommendations to protect informal workers.

    Pakistan Makes Fresh Diplomatic Push to Resolve Tensions with Kabul

    Independent reports, including those from international organizations, have corroborated Pakistan’s claims, highlighting the TTP’s growing presence in Afghanistan.

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    Sri Lanka Seeks India’s Backing in War on Indian Ocean Drug Trafficking

    The appeal came during a high-level meeting with visiting Indian Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh on 9 September 2026, the first such visit by an Indian defence minister in 38 years.

    Panama Canal Slashes Daily Ship Transits as El Niño Drought Tightens Grip

    For global trade, the message is clear: the shortest route between the Atlantic and Pacific is no longer a reliable constant.
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