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On Monday, Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin ordered the immediate release of jailed former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, shortly after her rival Sheikh Hasina was ousted and the military seized control. The decision came during a meeting led by President Shahabuddin, which also included Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman, the heads of the navy and air force, and leaders from opposition parties such as the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami. The meeting unanimously decided to free Zia, the chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party…

Dhaka, Bangladesh – Shahjalal International Airport closed its operations for six hours amid intensified protests, as announced by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a circular on Monday. The protests, mainly led by students, demand an end to the quota system for government jobs and have escalated into a broader uprising against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her ruling Awami League party. The unrest has resulted in at least 95 fatalities, including 14 police officers, and hundreds of injuries following…

On August 5, protests and acts of vandalism erupted in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, following the resignation and departure of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The initial demonstrations, led by students, were aimed at ending the quota system for government jobs but soon evolved into a wider movement against Hasina and her ruling Awami League party. Visual evidence from the scene showed protestors ransacking Hasina’s official residence and storming the parliament building. Shortly after the 76-year-old leader departed in a…

On Monday evening, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived at the Hindon Air Base near New Delhi in a C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft. The Indian Air Force and security agencies monitored the aircraft, which will be stationed near the Indian Air Force’s C-17 and C-130J Super Hercules aircraft hangars. There is uncertainty regarding Sheikh Hasina’s next destination, with some reports indicating she might proceed to London. Indian Air Force fighter aircraft tracked the Bangladeshi C-130 as it entered Indian…

At least 73 people, including 14 police officers, were killed and dozens injured as fierce clashes erupted in various areas of Dhaka and other parts of Bangladesh. The violence, triggered by anti-government protests led by the Anti-Discrimination Students Movement, was reported by the Daily Star, Bangladesh’s leading newspaper. In Sirajganj, the violence was particularly severe, with 13 police personnel from Enayetpur Police Station killed during an attack on the station. Additionally, one member of the Eliotganj Highway Police in Cumilla…

Ashma Kumari KC has been crowned Miss Nepal World 2024 in a grand finale at Sunrise Conference Hall in Godawari, Lalitpur. Srichchha Pradhan, Miss Nepal 2023, crowned Ashma, who will now represent Nepal in the Miss World pageant. Additionally, Karuna Rawat was named Miss Nepal International, and Sumana KC won Miss Nepal Earth, with their titles presented by last year’s winners Prasiddhy Shah and Raina Majgaiya. During the ceremony, winners of five sub-categories were also announced. Shraddha Suman Silwal won…

As Pakistan grapples with severe economic challenges, the country has been eager to attract tourists to boost its struggling economy. However, recent findings have cast a shadow over these ambitions. A recent report has revealed that Karachi, one of Pakistan’s largest cities, is ranked as the second most dangerous city in the world. The report, released on July 11 by Forbes Advisor, rates Karachi with a concerning score of 93.12 out of 100 for safety. Karachi’s grim ranking places it…

Islamabad: The Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-e-Pakistan (Movement to Protect the Constitution of Pakistan), a six-party opposition alliance, has announced a nationwide protest on July 26, demanding the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and other “political prisoners.” Imran Khan, who served as prime minister from 2018 to 2022, has been imprisoned since last August on multiple charges. Although two cases have been suspended and he was acquitted in a third, he remains incarcerated. Recently, Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi,…

A Saurya Airlines plane bound for Pokhara crashed and caught fire during takeoff at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu on Wednesday. The tragic accident claimed the lives of 18 individuals, with the pilot being the sole survivor currently receiving medical treatment. The flight, carrying only the airline’s technical staff, had 19 people on board, including two crew members. The incident occurred around 11:15 local time, just minutes after takeoff. According to the Nepal Civil Aviation Authority’s search and rescue…

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli secured a vote of confidence in Nepal’s House of Representatives on Sunday. Out of 263 votes cast, Oli received 188, achieving a two-thirds majority in the 275-member House. Seventy-four members opposed him, and one abstained. Oli, also the chairman of CPN-UML, assumed office on July 14 with support from the Nepali Congress. Addressing the House, Prime Minister Oli outlined a vision for revitalizing Nepal’s economy, strengthening governance, and fostering national unity. He emphasized the sacrifices…