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Dhaka not invited to Biden’s Democracy Summit

Sri Lanka and Afghanistan are also among the South Asian countries that are not invited while Pakistan has made it to the list. A total of 110 countries have been invited to

December 9, 2021

Asia News·Bangladesh

Hasina 43rd on Forbes’ 100 most powerful women list

Hasina, the longest serving Prime Minister in the history of Bangladesh, having served for a combined total of over 17 years and four terms….reports Sumi Khan Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has

December 9, 2021

-Top News·Asia News·Bangladesh

On Indian food aid to Af, UN says humanitarian help should arrive ‘swiftly’

The UN wants humanitarian aid to arrive quickly anywhere where it is needed, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric has said when asked about Pakistan holding up medicines and 50,000 tonnes of

December 9, 2021

Afghanistan·Pakistan·World

WHO sets up new trauma center in Afghanistan

WHO has commenced construction of a new trauma care unit (TCU) in Spin Boldak district, with support from the EU Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid….reports Asian Lite News The World Health Organization

December 9, 2021

-Top News·Afghanistan·Asia News

B’desh sentences 20 to death for murdering student

Of the convicts three have been absconding since the incident, while the rest are now behind bars….reports Asian Lite News A Dhaka court has sentenced 20 people to death over the 2019

December 9, 2021

Asia News·Bangladesh·Crime

France, Qatar jointly deliver 40 tonnes of aid

This joint humanitarian operation illustrates the enduring, substantive partnership between France and Qatar, and our two countries’ commitment to supporting the Afghan people….reports Asian Lite News In a joint humanitarian operation for

December 8, 2021

-Top News·Afghanistan·Asia News

Unicef appeals for largest-ever single-nation funding for Afghanistan

The agency added that its appeal will help to avert the imminent collapse of health, nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene), education and other vital social services for children and families…reports Asian

December 8, 2021

-Top News·Afghanistan·Asia News

Iran nuclear talks — Is West Asia being dragged to the edge of conflict?

The first round of the renewed talks relating to reviving the nuclear agreement with Iran was suspended on December 3 after four days of fractious deliberations…writes Talmiz Ahmad The US and the

December 8, 2021

Arab News·Asia News·World

Audio Scandal: B’desh minister steps down

Over the past few days, criticism was mounting against Hassan after he made untoward remarks against the granddaughter of former Prime Minister and BNP chief Khaleda Zia…reports Sumi Khan A day after

December 8, 2021

-Top News·Asia News·Bangladesh

Maitree Divas: Friendship at its peak

Themed on “Friendship between Bangladesh and India based on shared sacrifices”, participants, including free thinkers, carried banners and posters and placards during the rally….reports Asian Lite News Braving day-long incessant rain, around

December 8, 2021

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