Hasina warns of ‘deeper divisions’ if Awami League barred from Bangladesh elections
Exiled former PM Sheikh Hasina warns that banning the Awami League from Bangladesh’s 2026 elections will deepen divisions and disenfranchise millions....
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Sheikh Hasina refuses to apologise for 2024 killings, says she will not leave India
From exile in India, Sheikh Hasina refuses to apologise for the 2024 killings, calls her trial politically motivated, and says she will not leave India....
Cremation of Gen Z Protest Victims Held with State Honours in Kathmandu
State honours were given at Pashupati Aryaghat in Kathmandu as Nepal cremated victims of the Gen Z protests, with ministers in attendance....
Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal Faces Fresh Scrutiny Amid Election Reforms
Bangladesh’s interim government amends ICT rules, disqualifying individuals indicted for crimes against humanity from elections and government posts....
India Keeps Watch as Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar Visits Bangladesh Amid 1971 War Shadow
Pakistan’s Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is in Dhaka for a three-day visit — the most significant in over a decade. Bangladesh raised 1971 war issues, while India keeps a wary eye as Dhaka and Islamabad explore trade, investment, and closer ties....
Sri Lanka’s Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe Moved to Prison Hospital After Bail Denied
Sri Lanka’s ex-president Ranil Wickremesinghe was moved to the prison hospital after being remanded in custody over alleged misuse of state funds....
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe Arrested Over Misuse of State Funds
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested in Colombo on charges of misusing state funds for a private London trip, officials said....
Nepal: Prachanda Holds Key Talks on Election Commission Reforms, Excludes Ruling Parties
Nepal's Prachanda meets opposition parties—excluding ruling Nepali Congress and CPN-UML—to discuss constitutional concerns over Election Commission's self-assessment procedure....
Political Shake-Up in Nepal as Oli Government Loses Majority in Upper House
Nepal's political balance shifted as JSP-N, led by Upendra Yadav, withdrew support from PM KP Sharma Oli’s government. The ruling alliance has lost its majority in the National Assembly, threatening legislative gridlock. JSP-N cited neglect of reforms and rising corruption as key reasons for the move....