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Bangladesh Seeks Three-Year LDC Grace Period to Implement Sweeping Banking and Tax Overhauls

Bangladesh’s economy faces headwinds including inflation, weak private investment, and global uncertainties.

OWSA Contributor - 21 July 2026

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Opposition Storms Lok Sabha on Monsoon Session Opener; Demands Action on NEET Leaks; Ram Temple Donations Scam Amid Youth Protests

Chaos engulfed the Lok Sabha on the first day of the Monsoon Session as opposition MPs disrupted proceedings over alleged NEET paper leaks and the Ram Temple donation scam.

OWSA Staff - 20 July 2026

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ADB Sounds Alarm on Surge in Fake Loan Scams Targeting Bangladeshis

With a young population and ambitions for upper-middle-income status, access to genuine financing is crucial – but so is protection against exploitation.

OWSA Contributor - 20 July 2026

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Nepal: RSP’s Alleged Media Blockade and Crackdown Spark Fears of Suppressed Dissent

In a troubling escalation, vehicles linked to Nepal’s ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party blocked media offices, amid protests over a ride-hailing driver’s self-immolation and heavy-handed...

OWSA Contributor - 15 July 2026

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Major Parties Exit Constitution Review Taskforce, Deepening Nepal’s Political Crisis

With Parliament and public opinion in focus, the coming weeks will test whether Nepal’s political actors can bridge divides or if this latest impasse signals deeper instability in the federal republic’s young democratic journey.

OWSA Contributor - 8 July 2026

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Europeans’ Growing Pessimism: 29 Per Cent Anticipate Falling Living Standards

According to the poll conducted in June 2026 and involving over 26,000 respondents across the European Union, 29 per cent of Europeans believe their personal standard of living will decline over the next five years.

OWSA Contributor - 8 July 2026

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Maldives Plans Social Media Ban for Children Under 16: Balancing Protection and Digital Freedom

For the Maldives, this represents more than regulation; it’s an opportunity to pioneer a balanced digital future that honours cultural values, Islamic principles, and the well-being of its youth while embracing innovation.

OWSA Contributor - 2 July 2026

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