EU decision won’t affect Bangladesh poll preparations: Foreign minister
Earlier, Election Commission (EC) Secretary Jahangir Alam said the EU ambassador in Bangladesh sent a letter to the EC informing its decision that the bloc won't send a…
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PM Hasina seeks international support to improve healthcare
PM Hasina said Universal Health Coverage is one of the most ambitious yet achievable SDG targets. In Bangladesh, she said, the government has a constitutional obligation to ensure…
Ganjar-Prabowo pairing possible, says Puan
Puan said this scenario would be especially possible if the political situation showed that a Ganjar-Prabowo pairing would deliver the best outcome for the country.
More power to the family — how Shinawatra loyalists are back in corridors of power after 9 years
The Shinawatra family has returned to power after a nine-year hiatus following the May 2014 military coup that deposed the Yingluck Shinawatra government.
Former Future Forward party spokesperson Pannika banned from politics after being accused of insulting royal
According to the Supreme Court, former party spokeswoman Pannika Wannich's Facebook posts showed disrespectful behaviour towards the monarchy.
Thai king’s estranged son urges open discussion of anti-defamation law
The law is highly controversial, not only because of its tough penalties but also because anyone, not just the royal family, can file complaints about alleged violations with…
Pakistan to hold elections in last week of January
The announcement comes a day after the election commission said it had scheduled a meeting with political parties next month to discuss the code of conduct for general elections.
Korean Parliament passes arrest motion against opposition leader, dismissal motion against PM
By law, sitting lawmakers are immune from arrest while parliament is in session and can be arrested only when the National Assembly consents to it.
Women’s Reservation Bill clears Rajya Sabha, set to become law after President’s signature
However, it will not be implemented immediately as 33 per cent reservation to women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies can be granted only after the delimitation exercise.
Thaksin has role to play in government after prison term, says Thai PM Srettha
He also pointed to the ex-leader’s huge popularity. “He was, and probably still is, the most popular prime minister in the history of Thai politics,” PM Srettha said.