Oct 18, 2024, at 04:51 am
Taipei/IBNS: Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC), the primary agency responsible for cross-strait relations, rejected China's criticism of President Lai Ching-te's National Day speech and condemned Beijing for attempting to turn Taiwan into "another Hong Kong."
Xi Jinping's forceful diplomacy: China’s Cross-Border Villages in Bhutan
Oct 18, 2024, at 03:50 am
New Delhi/IBNS: In 2016, China began constructing a village on territory traditionally recognized as part of Bhutan.
Weak policing, polls uncertainty pose high risk to Bangladesh's economy, says World Bank
Oct 18, 2024, at 03:44 am
Dhaka/IBNS: The World Bank (WB) has identified three major risks to Bangladesh’s economy and development: law and order concerns, uncertainty surrounding the upcoming general election, and weaknesses in the financial sector.
Another Pakistan International Airline crew member goes missing in Canada
Oct 17, 2024, at 01:22 am
Islamabad/IBNS: Another cabin crew member of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has reportedly gone missing during duty after arriving in Canada, reports the Dawn.
Bangladesh's GDP growth to decelerate to 4%: World Bank
Oct 17, 2024, at 01:13 am
Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladesh's post-Covid recovery remains hampered by high inflation, a balance of payments deficit, financial sector vulnerabilities, and limited job opportunities for its youth, particularly women and educated individuals, according to the World Bank's latest biannual report released on Tuesday (Oct. 15).
CCP pushes to falsify the history of 'Humanistic Buddhism'
Oct 15, 2024, at 11:03 pm
Beijing/IBNS: On September 21 and 22, 2024, Shanghai's Jade Buddha Temple hosted a national forum on the “theory and practice of humanistic Buddhism.”
Strengthening Vietnam-China relations: Embracing a wolf in cute panda's attire
Oct 15, 2024, at 10:08 pm
Hanoi/IBNS: Vietnam’s national identity has been deeply shaped by its long history of resisting Chinese domination.
Oct 14, 2024, at 09:10 pm
Dhaka/IBNS: Southeast Asia’s one of the most significant and influential Salafi-jihadist groups, Jemaah Islamiyah (JI)—known for its role in the 2002 Bali bombings—recently declared its disbandment, reports said.
China's economic and political ties with Nepal affecting lives of Tibetan refugee community
Oct 14, 2024, at 08:15 pm
Kathmandu/IBNS: China's growing influence in Nepal is no longer just a geopolitical concern; it has evolved into a critical human rights issue, directly impacting the Tibetan refugee community, according to an article published on online magazine Bitter Winter.
Pakistan: Gunmen attack coal mines in Balochistan, 20 miners dead
Oct 11, 2024, at 06:43 pm
At least 20 people died after unknown armed men attacked coal mines belonging to a local company in Pakistan's Balochistan region on Friday.
Goddess Kali crown gifted by Modi stolen from Bangladesh temple, India expresses 'concern'
Oct 11, 2024, at 05:14 pm
Dhaka/IBNS: A Goddess Kali crown, which was gifted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2021, has been stolen from the Jeshoreshwari Temple of Bangladesh, media reports said.
Oct 10, 2024, at 01:35 am
Lauding India, Islamic preacher Zakir Naik expressed dissatisfaction after Pakistan International Airlines charged him for extra luggage during his visit to the country.
Security forces foil terror attack in Pakistan, one FC official dies
Oct 10, 2024, at 01:08 am
A Frontier Corps (FC) official died on Wednesday and 13 others were injured when security forces foiled a suicide attack in Zoab region, media reports said.
Bangladeshi diaspora members protest against Muhammad Yunus government in Geneva
Oct 09, 2024, at 12:39 am
The Bangladeshi diaspora members recently demonstrated against interim government chief Muhammad Yunus-led government in Geneva over the troubling political developments in the country.
Those responsible for human rights violations in Bangladesh should be held accountable: USA
Oct 08, 2024, at 11:53 pm
The US government on Monday said those responsible for human rights violations in Bangladesh for the past few months should be held accountable.
US Embassy alerts its nationals in Pakistan over possible protests
Oct 08, 2024, at 12:08 am
The US Embassy and consulates in Pakistan recently cautioned its citizens over possible protests across various cities in the country between October 4 to 7.
People suffer slow internet speed across multiple cities in Pakistan amid PTI protest
Oct 07, 2024, at 11:47 pm
People experienced slow internet speed across various cities in Pakistan mostly due to overloading, media reports said.
Pakistan: Roadside bomb leaves three security personnel dead
Oct 07, 2024, at 11:42 pm
A roadside bomb blast in Pakistan's Kalat area on Saturday left at least three security personnel dead, media reports said.
Pakistan: Blast occurs close to Karachi airport, two Chinese nationals die
Oct 07, 2024, at 02:40 pm
At least two Chinese nationals died and 10 others were injured after an explosion took place close to Pakistan's Jinnah International Airport on Sunday.
Pakistan: Teacher shortage forces several government schools for girls to shut down in Shangla
Oct 07, 2024, at 06:45 am
Experts believe Pakistan's Shangla district may witness a decline in girl's education after several government schools shut down due to a lack of teachers.
Pakistani customs officials arrest PIA air hostess, two passengers for smuggling iPhones
Oct 07, 2024, at 06:08 am
Pakistani customs officials have seized iPhones worth millions of rupees from a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) air hostess and two passengers in Lahore's Allama Iqbal International Airport, media reports said.
Hindu minority members protest in Bangladesh, demand security during Durga Puja
Oct 05, 2024, at 04:13 pm
A large number of Hindu community members on Friday urged the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government of Bangladesh that it should take appropriate measures to stop sectarian attacks, persecution, and extrajudicial attempts to kill under the guise of mob justice across the country.
Russia decides to remove Taliban from list of organisations designated as terrorists: Reports
Oct 04, 2024, at 11:03 pm
Russia has decided to remove the Taliban, the force which has been ruling Afghanistan since 2021, from its list of organizations designated as terrorists, media reports said.
Oct 04, 2024, at 10:32 pm
New York City witnessed a powerful airline banner message recently when Hindu-American group members flew it to appeal to the world to ensure an end to the ongoing violence on the community in Bangladesh.
Oct 03, 2024, at 08:32 pm
Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladesh's interim government and Muslim bodies have refused to grant permission to the Hindu community to celebrate Durga Puja amid the reports of vandalisation of Durga idols across the country, media reports said.
Tibetan protesters demonstrate outside Chinese embassy in Delhi on national day observation
Oct 02, 2024, at 11:47 pm
Tibetan protesters demonstrated outside the Chinese Embassy in Delhi on a day when the country celebrated its national day.
BYC condemns Pakistan for its anti-terrorism laws against peaceful activists
Oct 02, 2024, at 11:38 pm
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee has condemned the Pakistani government's use of anti-terrorism laws against peaceful activists.
Pakistan: Police officer, friend gangrape class 10 student
Oct 02, 2024, at 11:25 pm
A police officer and his friend gang-raped a class 10 student who was trying to release her father from custody in Pakistan's Kot Momin region, media reports said.
Pakistan: Two criminals snatch handbag of British diplomat's wife in Islamabad
Oct 02, 2024, at 10:46 pm
Two suspected street criminals snatched the handbag of the wife of a British diplomat in Islamabad city of Pakistan.
Pakistan:20 labourers abducted by armed men
Oct 02, 2024, at 12:04 am
At least 20 labourers were abducted by armed men in the Musakhel region of Pakistan.