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Bangladesh
Sheikh Hasina Resigns and Flees Bangladesh Amidst Deadly Protests – No Clarity on Interim Government
Student leaders announced plans to detail the interim government’s framework in a press conference later this evening. One student leader asserted that the final...
Bangladesh
Student Protests Escalate in Bangladesh Amid Political Tensions and Human Rights Concerns
On Monday, the government announced a national day of mourning to honour those who lost their lives in recent protests over quota reforms in...
Bangladesh
UN Human Rights Chief Urges Bangladesh to Disclose Details of Crackdown and Ensure Compliance with Human Rights Standards
As Bangladesh faces mounting international pressure, the government's response will be closely watched by the global community. The UN's latest appeal adds to the...
Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Calls for Unity Against Saboteurs Amid Metro Rail Vandalism
Addressing the grievances of the quota protesters, Hasina pointed out that their demands had been largely met and questioned the rationale behind continued protests....
Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Nationwide Protests Paralyze Development Projects and Economic Activities
As Bangladesh navigates through these turbulent times, stakeholders remain hopeful for a swift resolution to restore normalcy and resume vital development initiatives crucial for...
Bangladesh
Student Protests in Bangladesh Over Quota System Reform Escalate
The controversy over quotas, which also includes reservations for descendants of 1971 freedom fighters, has ignited widespread debate about fairness and equality in job...
Asia Pacific
Hijab Rules Must Go, Says UN Human Rights Office
The death of a young woman in the custody of Iran’s ‘morality police’ has led to protests across the country. The government has come...
Agri-business
Farmers Protest in Netherlands
In scenes reminiscent of the farmers’ protests in India, the Dutch farmers too brought their loaded tractors on to city streets. The farmer leaders...
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Climate Change: ‘Graveyard of Glaciers’ Lays Bare Existential Threat of Melting Ice
Five years ago, the premature death of the Ok glacier in Iceland was commemorated in a ceremony attended by...
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Maldives’ Central Bank Assures Debt Repayment Capability Amid Credit Rating Downgrades
The government has committed to implementing the recommended measures proposed by the rating agencies and is actively working on...
ADB Approves $100 Million Loan for Water Sector Reforms in Sri Lanka
In a bid to boost efficiency and performance within the sector, the program will assist in the development of...
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Climate Change: ‘Graveyard of Glaciers’ Lays Bare Existential Threat of Melting Ice
Five years ago, the premature death of the Ok...
Maldives’ Central Bank Assures Debt Repayment Capability Amid Credit Rating Downgrades
The government has committed to implementing the recommended measures...
