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Dhaka, July 2026 : Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigned from office on Friday, bringing an early end to his tenure amid continuing political developments in the country. His resignation was formally accepted by the Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad (Parliament), according to local media reports. Shahabuddin, who assumed the presidency in April 2023, was expected to remain in office until April 2028. However, he stepped down nearly two years before the completion of his constitutional term. His resignation marks a…

Kathmandu, June 2026 : Nepal Prime Minister Balen Shah on Sunday clarified his earlier comments regarding the United Kingdom’s possible involvement in the Nepal-India border dispute, stating unequivocally that Kathmandu is not seeking British mediation and remains committed to resolving all outstanding boundary issues through direct dialogue with its neighbours. The clarification came weeks after Shah’s remarks in Parliament sparked political debate and criticism from opposition parties, foreign policy experts, and border analysts in Nepal. During his first appearance in…

New Delhi, June 2026 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met Nepal’s ruling party leader Rabi Lamichhane and reiterated India’s commitment to deepening its longstanding partnership with Nepal, describing the Himalayan nation as a key pillar of New Delhi’s “Neighbourhood First” policy. Lamichhane, chairman of Nepal’s Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), held discussions with the Prime Minister during his visit to the Indian capital, with both leaders emphasising closer cooperation and a shared vision for prosperity and development in the…

Kathmandu, May 2026 : Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah triggered a major political controversy on Sunday after stating in Parliament that Nepal had not only faced territorial encroachment from India but had also encroached upon Indian land in several places. The remarks came during Shah’s first formal address to the Nepal Parliament since assuming office. The Prime Minister, who had previously faced criticism from opposition parties for avoiding direct interactions with lawmakers, personally responded to a series of questions on…

Dhaka/The US DC: May 2026: Bangladesh and the United States are in the final stage of signing strategic defence agreements that would grant US military access to the country’s port and airfield infrastructure. US President Donald Trump, in a personal letter to the Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, has linked further economic preferences to the completion of two defence agreements: the General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA) and the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA). The signing of the ACSA…

Kathmandu, May 2026 : A Nepali mountain guide died during an acclimatisation expedition in the Mount Qomolangma region, highlighting once again the extreme dangers associated with climbing the world’s highest peak during the ongoing spring mountaineering season. According to Nepal’s Department of Tourism, the deceased guide was identified as 35-year-old Bijay Ghimire, an experienced climber who had successfully summited the 8,848.86-metre Mount Everest three times previously — in 2016, 2019 and 2023. Government officials confirmed that Ghimire died on Sunday…

Dhaka; May 2026: Bangladesh’s cement industry faces challenges due to its reliance on imports for about 90% of its raw materials, including clinker, limestone, granulated slag, fly ash, and gypsum, which are primarily sourced from the Middle East. The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has disrupted supply routes, increasing production costs and affecting manufacturers and consumers. Domestic demand is weak, leaving producers struggling with rising costs that they cannot pass on to buyers. Production costs have…

May 2026 : In a significant step towards improving travel convenience, the government of Nepal has introduced a new digital system allowing foreign tourists entering via land routes to register their vehicles and pay necessary fees online. The initiative is expected to particularly benefit visitors travelling through India, who form a large share of Nepal’s inbound tourists. The system was officially launched on Tuesday by Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle and has been implemented by the Department of Customs. With this…

Kathmandu/New Delhi; May 2026: Nepal Government’s spokesperson and Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Sasmit Pokharel, has said that Nepal’s position on the border dispute is clear. India, has already rejected such claims with Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stating that “such unilateral artificial enlargement of territorial claims is untenable”. While making public the cabinet decisions yesterday, Minister Pokharel said the disputed area belongs to Nepal and that the government remains committed to resolving the issue through diplomatic means. “The…

Dhaka; May 2026: Boeing and Biman Bangladesh Airlines has announced today (01st May 2026) that the Bangladeshi National Carrier has placed its largest-ever order, selecting 14 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX airplanes to expand and modernise its fleet. The new order includes: “The new fuel-efficient, technologically advanced aircraft will modernise Biman’s fleet, sharpen operational performance, and extend its international route network — strengthening Bangladesh’s position in the global aviation market”, said Kaizer Sohel Ahmed, Managing Director and CEO of Biman…