To boost trade, economic activity and connectivity, India and Bangladesh have added five more "ports of call" on either side and increased the protocol (water) routes from 8 to 10
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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Cyclone Amphan kills 12 in Bangladesh
Cyclone Amphan has killed at least 12 people in seven coastal districts of Bangladesh before turning into a land depression, authorities said on Thursday
Amphan roars over B'desh, to weaken in few hours
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Bangladesh reports 22 virus deaths and 1,773 new cases, both single-day records
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In South Asia, Pakistan has highest number of coronavirus cases and deaths per million
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COVID-19 kills 3 Pak journos, infects 156
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Pakistan man arrested for killing 2 girls over leaked video
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Pakistan's Punjab govt decides to reopen shrines
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Pakistan's National Accountability Bureau (NAB) will give a ‘relief to its prisoners by offering hi-tea on the occasion of Eid, a media report said on Thursday
Sri Lanka to return to normalcy only after all COVID-19 clusters deactivated
Several rounds of discussions were presently underway as to when the indefinite curfew will be relaxed in Colombo and Gampaha districts, and health authorities are likely to suggest that curfew would continue till such time that all COVID-19 clusters in Sri Lanka were deactivated, a media report said on Thursday
COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Sri Lanka, 17 people tested positive on Thursday
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Nine new cases of coronavirus transmission listed, total cases stand at 453
Nepal's Health Ministry confirmed that nine new cases of coronavirus-infection have been recorded, in addition to the 17 cases reported earlier, on Thursday
Suicide bomber targets convoy of district governor
The convoy of Chaparhar district governor Mohammad Seddiq Dawlatzai was targeted by a suicide bomber on Thursday afternoon, said local officials
Young businessman extends aid to several islands
Young local businessman Hassan Mamdhooh has extended his assistance to some islands, under a programme initiated to provide aid during the current public health crisis
