The government is phasing Bangladesh out of lockdown by reopening offices and resuming public transport services on a limited scale from May 31 until Jun 15 amid an escalation of coronavirus cases
Sri Lanka needs well-designed political and economic policy changes for long-term recovery
The government has taken steps to address shortages of fuel and gas to some extent when compared to the earlier situation which had long queues that stretched for kilometres outside fuel and gas stations. But a well-planned recovery plan still cannot be seen that can address the long-term food security issues.
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US diplomacy advances in South Asia - despite leadership vacuum
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Maldives urges against singling out nations for Islamophobia
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India's worst recession is here
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Jaipur spends sleepless nights as locusts create havoc
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Over 300 Nepalis enter country through Birgunj border point
At least 350 Nepali citizens who had been under quarantine in India were let into the country through the Raxaul-Birgunj border point on Wednesday
