Bangladesh Chief Adviser Yunus asks citizens to tune in to witness July Charter signing ceremony
In a message, Mr Yunus urged all television and online media outlets to broadcast the event live.
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Indonesia President Prabowo claims 8% growth is possible through free meals program
The President pledged to strengthen oversight, introduce stricter sanitation procedures, and invest in new kitchen equipment and water filters amid reports of food poisoning in…
Indonesian finance minister hits out at plan to ‘return’ idle meal funds
The finance minister said the funds have not been allocated yet, so there was no real money to be returned, while urging better absorption in the free meals program.
Four Bangladeshi leftist parties refuse to sign July Charter
Four leftist political parties announced that they will not sign the July National Charter, which is a political declaration based on the consensus between political parties and…
10 petitions challenge Nepal interim PM Sushila Karki’s premiership and House dissolution
Petitioners want lower house reinstated. Experts say election is the only solution.
Bhutanese local leaders raise concern over ageing, unsafe utility vehicles in villages
Local leaders warn that worn-out gewog vehicles are delaying essential services and risking lives. Many have become so unsafe communities now depend on taxis and private cars…
80,000 register for smoother Singapore travel using Malaysia’s QR code system
The application, which began its trials for cars on Sept 22, has been extended to motorcyclists, pedestrians and bus passengers beginning October 15.
Pakistani passport ranks 4th worst in world for fifth straight year
In the latest global ranking issued on October 7, Pakistan’s travel document was placed at 103 in the list — tied with Yemen — and ranked higher than only those of…
Pakistan may witness ‘coldest winter in decades’
According to a report, this could further stretch the coping mechanisms of households affected by floods, particularly in the mountainous regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit…
Post-Gen Z uprising, finding residences for Nepal’s politicians, top officials is a challenge
Landlords have become increasingly reluctant to rent their buildings to political leaders and influential individuals.