Eleven persons were killed and 20 went missing when a landslide struck three human settlements at Ghumthang of Barhabise Municipality in Sindhupalchowk last night
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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Death toll from rains, floods in Pakistan reach 310
The death toll due to the recent torrential rains and subsequent floods across Pakistan has increased to 310, while 239 people were injured, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said
Crucial meeting to review Pakistan's efforts against money laundering
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Lahore motorway gang-rape: One of two suspects surrenders, other still at large
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Bangladesh to export 1,450 tonnes hilsa to India for Durga Puja
The Bangladesh government, in a goodwill gesture, has approved the export of 1,450 tonnes of hilsa fish to India on the occasion of Durga Puja
Six Bangladeshis get death penalty for killing couple to grab land
A court in Dhaka on Sunday sentenced six people to death for killing a retired primary school teacher and his wife in a bid to grab their land
Bangladesh summons Myanmar envoy over military movement
Bangladesh has summoned the Myanmar ambassador amid military build-up on the other side of the border in Rakhine state, the media reported on Monday
Bangladesh eases restrictions on domestic flights
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UN coordinator, US envoy hail sentencing over Bangladesh custodial death
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Metro not in Bangladesh by next year
Wait of Dhaka dwellers for the maiden metro rail service could linger as a contractor responsible for implementing the first phase of the much-hyped project sought a one-year extension due to the impacts of COVID-19 pandemic.
Afghan government, Taliban teams hold first meeting in Doha
The contact groups from the Afghan government and Taliban negotiating teams held their first meeting on Sunday evening and discussed the agenda, guidelines, scheduling and other issues related to the direct peace negotiations, according to Taliban spokesman Mohammad Naeem
Afghans welcome government-Taliban talks with caution
Afghans from all walks of life have largely welcomed the much awaited face-to-face talks between the Kabul government and the Taliban in Doha, but were cautious about the outcome of the "complicated process" to bring about lasting peace in the war-torn country after decades of conflict
Hundreds flee Taliban violence in Jawzjan
At least 300 families have fled their villages in the northern province of Jawzjan after Taliban’s attacks
‘Militants grow stronger after release of 5,000 Taliban prisoners’
Government officials in Balkh claim Taliban have increased their insurgent operations after 5,000 of their prisoners were released from prisons, lending weight to their violence
