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Families of political prisoners in Bangladesh demand answers as some detainees are released
KATHMANDU: Under the despotic leadership of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, families of political prisoners in Bangladesh who were imprisoned in secret eagerly awaited word about their...
Student leaders in Bangladesh propose interim government led by Dr. Muhammad Yunus
KATHMANDU: The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement leaders have suggested Dr. Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel laureate, lead an interim administration in the midst of Bangladesh's political unrest....
Nepali Embassy in Dhaka issues safety advisory to Nepali students in Bangladesh
A safety warning has been sent to Nepalis living in Bangladesh by the Nepali Embassy in Dhaka due to the continuous disturbance. Published on Monday, the alert advises citizens of Nepal to stay saf...
Bangladesh army announces formation of interim government
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation and departure have prompted Bangladesh's army leader to proclaim the formation of an interim administration. The army head demanded an e...
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigns and flees to India
KATHMANDU: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned, as confirmed by a BBC correspondent. She left Bangabhaban on Monday at 2:30 p.m., going with her younger sister Sheikh Rehana...
Bangladesh protests escalate with 91 dead and hundreds injured in nationwide clashes
KATHMANDU: Severe turmoil erupted in Bangladesh on Sunday, with hundreds of demonstrators injured and at least 91 killed in clashes with police. With this increase in violence, the bloodiest...
Violence erupts in Bangladesh as protesters demand PM’s resignation
KATHMANDU: In Bangladesh, clashes between protestors, police, and activists from the ruling party seeking the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resulted in at least seven fatalitie...
Israeli airstrikes in West Bank kill 9 Palestinian militants
KATHMANDU: Nine Palestinian militants were killed on Saturday as a result of two Israeli airstrikes in the West Bank, the Israeli army reported. The region was on edge due to recent events i...
Thousands protest in Venezuela over contested election results
KATHMANDU: Thousands of Venezuelans protested the disputed election results on Saturday, with demonstrations spreading across the country. President Nicolás Maduro claims that over 2,000 ind...
US and UK urge citizens to leave Lebanon amid rising regional tensions
KATHMANDU: Due to escalating tensions in West Asia, the United States and the United Kingdom have issued urgent advisories for their citizens to leave Lebanon. The US embassy has advised Ame...
Israel confirms death of Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif in Gaza airstrike
Mohammed Deif, the head of Hamas' military, was killed in an airstrike on July 13 in Gaza, according to confirmation from the Israeli military. The target of the attack was a compound near Kh...
Hamas vows retaliation for leader Ismail Haniyeh's death
Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of Hamas, is said to have died in an Israeli airstrike in Tehran as he was present for the inauguration of Iran's new president, according to Hamas claims. The...
