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President Mohammed Shahabuddin
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Chief Adviser of the Interim Government Muhammad Yunus
India
Hope for India-Bangladesh reset after arrests in student leader’s killing
The development may provide an early test of bilateral cooperation following Bangladesh’s recent political transition, analysts say.
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US, Israel war on Iran
Asia sees violence, fuel rationing, queues as energy crunch over war hits
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Malaysia
Malaysia had him on bail for child abuse. The US had other plans
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Energy
Bangladesh rations fuel as US-Iran war stresses energy supplies
One man was killed on Saturday night in the southern district of Jhenaidah after an altercation with petrol station staff over refuelling.
8 Mar 2026 - 11:19PM
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Qatar
Qatar’s LNG halt exposes Asia’s energy vulnerability
Analysts say the turmoil underscores Asia’s need to shift to renewable energy, as nations scramble for alternatives amid the disruption.
6 Mar 2026 - 5:30PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Millions of Asian migrant workers in Gulf at risk as war with Iran rages on
Deaths or injuries of people from the Philippines, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh, who were working in the region, have been reported.
2 Mar 2026 - 8:25PM
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Iran
Death of Iran’s Khamenei sparks outrage and calls for restraint in Asia
Protesters stormed the US consulate in Karachi as leaders, including Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim, condemned the killing and appealed for dialogue.
1 Mar 2026 - 4:51PM
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Trade
Tariff whiplash throws Asia’s recent US trade deals into doubt
India has already paused trade talks with Washington as other Asian nations are left to question the validity of their recent agreements.
23 Feb 2026 - 5:48PM
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Hong Kong society
Silent suffering: how a domestic helper’s Hong Kong dream became a nightmare
Nepalese helper came to city in search of better life, only to find exploitation, exhaustion and abuse behind closed doors.
22 Feb 2026 - 10:18PM
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International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Bangladesh faces daunting post-election challenges in economy, garment sector
A key concern for Dhaka is the upgrade to developing nation status, with the key garment sector set to face stiffer competition.
20 Feb 2026 - 8:29PM
Bangladesh Nationalist Party
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Bangladesh’s BNP could struggle to enact reforms despite election win
While the BNP’s margin of victory should help ensure stability, its roots in the old order could limit the speed and reach of reforms.
17 Feb 2026 - 9:51AM
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India
Bangladesh’s outreach to India ‘a good beginning’ for easing strained ties
Dhaka’s invitation to attend the swearing-in and Modi’s message of support show both sides are ready to turn the page, analysts say.
16 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
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Bangladesh PM-to-be celebrates landslide win, thanks protesters
Prime minister-in-waiting Tarique Rahman dedicated his victory to those who ‘sacrificed for democracy’ after the first polls since a deadly 2024 uprising.
14 Feb 2026 - 7:21PM
Diplomacy
Bangladesh’s BNP set to balance ties with powers to avoid crossing ‘red line’
The party will focus on economic growth after the election while fostering cordial ties with India, Pakistan, China and the US, analysts say.
13 Feb 2026 - 7:08PM
China Conference: Southeast Asia
Fosun Health to build first overseas hospitals in Indonesia amid global push
The Chinese healthcare group is also exploring opportunities to work with local distributors to sell its products in Indonesia.
11 Feb 2026 - 7:11PM
Asia elections
Bangladesh’s political parties campaign over revolution’s legacy
The centrist Bangladesh Nationalist Party is the front-runner, rivalling the Islamist Jamaat-e-Islami and the student uprising-founded National Citizen party.
9 Feb 2026 - 11:32PM
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Outcry in Bangladesh over politician’s call to curb women in workforce
The proposal has sparked concerns that it would damage the country’s vital garment sector, which is dominated by female workers.
8 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
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Can Bangladesh’s student movement win an election?
The student-led National Citizen Party has joined an electoral alliance with the Islamist Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami party.
8 Feb 2026 - 10:00AM
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India
India’s trade blitz seeks to keep afloat a sinking global order
‘Jolted out of its slumber’ by US tariffs, New Delhi is aggressively diversifying trade alliances to act as a bridge in a polarised world.
10 Feb 2026 - 8:54PM
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Pakistan
Pakistan bats away India match but stays in T20 World Cup
India and Pakistan agreed last year to play at neutral venues when either country is hosting an ICC event.
2 Feb 2026 - 9:52AM
Belt and Road Initiative
China to step up investment in Nepal’s hydropower sector: Nepalese official
China has ‘already proposed some projects’ in Nepal, as it looks to tap the country’s huge hydropower resources and sell power to India.
31 Jan 2026 - 10:30AM
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India
Not cricket? Political sticky wicket forces Bangladesh out of T20 World Cup
Bangladesh’s national election on February 12 has brought tensions among the South Asian neighbours to the forefront.
29 Jan 2026 - 5:00PM
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Asia elections
Bangladeshi student leaders ousted Hasina. Now their political future is unsure
The party born of protests that toppled Sheikh Hasina now finds itself overshadowed by a resurgent Jamaat-e-Islami.
20 Jan 2026 - 5:17PM
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India
Why India is losing ground over Bangladesh and Myanmar to regional rivals
Pakistan and China have been drawing closer to Bangladesh and Myanmar in areas such as defence and trade at India’s expense, analysts say.
16 Jan 2026 - 6:35PM
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Pakistan
Pakistan’s arms deals cleared for take-off as orders soar for JF-17 jets
The jets, co-produced with China, proved their worth during the India-Pakistan tensions, when they destroyed an S-400 air defence system.
16 Jan 2026 - 11:12AM
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United States
US halts visas for 75 countries indefinitely; China not on the list
Trump administration pauses immigrant visa processing from January 21, affecting applicants worldwide while exempting key visa categories.
15 Jan 2026 - 3:43AM
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India
India-Bangladesh talks over Ganges waters may turn murky over politics, UN pact
Bangladesh’s election, Hasina’s presence in India and Dhaka’s signing of the UN water convention could complicate the 1996 Ganges agreement.
13 Jan 2026 - 8:15AM
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Bangladesh needs ‘structural’ change, but how will it get there?
As Bangladesh heads into elections next year, it must tread the challenge of political transition with more care and thoughtfulness.
3 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM
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