Saarc Nations

New Delhi, Jan 2026 : Bangladesh has decided not to travel to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup, a move that signals a sharp escalation in cricketing and diplomatic tensions between the two neighbouring countries. The decision was announced by Asif Nazrul, an advisor to the Bangladesh government who also oversees the country’s youth and sports ministry, following an emergency meeting of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and senior officials. The development comes in the wake of Bangladesh pacer…

January 2026: The world is in the midst of a systemic transition from unipolarity to multipolarity, which has prompted many experts to think deeply about the future of the international order. A top multipolar trend is the rise of civilised states, which refers to those that left lasting socio-cultural legacies on their neighbours over the centuries. Their regional and in some cases global roles are growing at an accelerated pace. They remain diverse, but parts of their historic territories have…

Dhaka, Jan 2026 : The National Citizen Party (NCP) is facing a major internal crisis as Bangladesh approaches its 13th Parliamentary elections in February, following a wave of resignations from the party’s central leadership. According to local media reports, 14 senior leaders of the NCP stepped down in protest against the party’s decision to form an alliance with the radical Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami, which has triggered widespread dissent within the ranks. A section of NCP members reportedly views the alliance…

Kathmandu, Jan 2026 : A Buddha Air ATR 72-500 turboprop aircraft veered off the runway while landing at Bhadrapur Airport in Nepal’s Jhapa district on Saturday, prompting a swift emergency response. The airline confirmed that all 51 passengers and four crew members aboard the domestic flight from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur were safe. Initial reports indicate that the aircraft experienced difficulty during the landing process, causing it to skid off the runway. The flight, identified as Flight No. 9N-AMF, operates on…

Dhaka; January 2026: Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor of the Interim Government, on Thursday gave a call to revitalise the South-Asian regional grouping SAARC, as several leaders were present in Dhaka to pay tributes on the demise of former Bangladesh PM Begum Khaleda Zia. Yunus on Thursday – 01st January 2026 have said that “the SAARC spirit is alive and well”, citing the strong presence and solidarity shown by South Asian nations at the funeral of former Prime Minister and…

Dhaka, Dec 2025 : Dhaka witnessed an outpouring of grief and reverence on Wednesday as people from all walks of life gathered in overwhelming numbers to attend the namaz-e-janaza of former prime minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. The funeral prayer was held at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad complex, transforming Manik Mia Avenue into a sea of mourners paying their final respects to one of the country’s most influential political figures. From the…

Dhaka, Dec 2025 : Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday paid a deeply emotional tribute to his mother, BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, remembering her as a devoted mother, steadfast political leader, and a symbol of democratic resistance whose life was dedicated to the nation and its people. Khaleda Zia passed away early Tuesday morning after a prolonged illness, the BNP confirmed. She was 80. According to a party statement, she breathed her…

Dhaka; December 2025: The passing of Bangladesh’s first woman Prime Minister Begum Khaleed Zia puts the spotlight firmly on her son Tarique Rahman who returned to the country last week after living in exile for the past 17 years. Rahman who has already declared his candidature for the general election schedules for February next year, is widely seen as a Prime Ministerial candidate. Begum Khaleda Zia has died today early morning today while undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka…

Dhaka; December 2025: The interim government of Bangladesh has recalled its High Commissioner to India, M Riaz Hamidullah, to Dhaka for consultations amid tensions in bilateral relations between the two countries, according to diplomatic sources. According to the sources & officials familiar with the matter, Hamidullah returned to Dhaka late Monday night after receiving an urgent summons from Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The recall was aimed at reviewing the recent developments affecting India-Bangladesh ties. Sources at Bangladesh’s Foreign Ministry…

Kathmandu, December 2025 : Nepal and India have agreed to prepare and implement a biennial action plan within the next three months to ensure that existing bilateral agreements on agriculture translate into measurable and practical outcomes. The decision was taken during the ninth meeting of the Nepal–India Joint Agriculture Working Group, held over two days in Kathmandu, according to Nepal’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development. The meeting marked an important step toward strengthening cooperation in agriculture and allied sectors,…