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    Bangladesh: Election Timeline and Reform Debate Deepen Political Uncertainty

    The Nobel Laureate vowed that the next election would be the best in the country’s history. Yet uncertainty looms large, particularly over whether the Awami League, the party led by ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, will be allowed to participate.
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    Bangladesh Decentralisation Drive: District-Level Government Departments to Come Under Elected Councils

    To support judicial and administrative functions at the grassroots, the commission also proposes establishing full courts in every upazila under a senior assistant judge to handle both civil and criminal cases.
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    Pakistan: Federal and Sindh Governments Move Toward Dialogue Over Contentious Canals Dispute

    The canals project, primarily the TP Link Canal initiative in the Cholistan region of Punjab, has been the subject of intense criticism from the Sindh government, opposition parties, and civil society.
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    Bangladesh, Pakistan Resume High-Level Talks After 15 Years Amid Signs of Thaw in Ties

    As both sides prepare for Deputy Prime Minister Dar’s visit later this month, expectations are rising for further breakthroughs – not only in diplomatic symbolism but in real policy shifts that could redefine South Asia’s often turbulent regional dynamics.
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    Bhutan

    War of the Words: Inside the Media Battle Shaking Bhutan’s Fourth Estate

    A Kuensel article published on March 29 titled “State of Private Newspapers: Cash Strapped, Dependent on Government Support” – an ostensibly analytical piece that questioned the sustainability of private newspapers and raised eyebrows about their dependence on a government-backed subsidy called the Media Enterprise Development Budget.
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    Military Confrontation ‘Almost Inevitable’ Without Iran Nuclear Deal, Say Experts, Officials

    Conflicting signals have emerged from both capitals. While Trump has threatened to bomb Iran if no agreement is reached, he claimed on April 3 that Tehran may be reconsidering its position. But Tehran remains firm: it will not engage in direct negotiations while the pressure campaign continues.
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    India Writes Off $100 Million in Sri Lankan Debt as Modi Resets Bilateral Ties

    India played a key role as a co-chair in Sri Lanka’s overall debt restructuring discussions, making it a critical diplomatic player in the island nation’s path to financial recovery.
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    Why has Balochi Insurgency become big news?

    Despite being rich in natural resources such as natural gas, coal, gold, and copper, Balochistan remains one of the poorest regions in Pakistan. The benefits of resource extraction projects largely bypass the local population, fuelling resentment.
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