The verdict came in response to many petitions filed after demolitions in states ruled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in recent years. India’s Supreme Court on Wednesday strongly criticised states which were demolishing properties of suspected criminals, a practise critics say targets mostly minority Muslims, and issued guidelines to […]
Read MoreThe markets and hotels in Kolkata, India, used to be bustling with Bangladeshi buyers. After the change of power in Bangladesh due to the student-public movement, India restricted visa activities and business in Kolkata has collapsed. Local businesses in Kolkata, which depend on Bangladeshi tourists, are also going through a difficult time. Visa centers are […]
Read MoreThe Climate Debt Risk Index 2024 (CDRI), introduced by Change Initiative (CI), calls for a complete overhaul of the global climate finance framework. The report advocates for grant-based financing, 100% debt relief, and a nature-based economy as essential measures to combat escalating climate debt burdens. The CDRI, based on an analysis of 20 vulnerable Least […]
Read MorePakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s special envoy for Afghanistan, will travel to Islamabad on Thursday. Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, spokesperson for Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry, said in a press briefing that Zamir Kabulov is set to arrive in Islamabad today, where he will discuss issues related to Afghanistan and the role […]
Read MoreMaldives President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu states political leaders who do not wish for the well for normal citizens without wealth will emerge soon. He made the remark via a post on X. In this regard, President Muizzu said the public shall soon see political leaders who do not wish well for normal citizens without wealth. […]
Read MoreFor a country that’s long prioritised a balanced lifestyle and good governance over economic gain, Bhutan is doing something it’s never done before: embrace more independent, cost-conscious travellers in an urgent bid to revive its faltering economy. Tshering Tobgay, now prime minister, characterised Bhutan’s economy as “on the brink of collapse” in a November 2023 […]
Read MoreThe air pollution in Lahore, Pakistan has taken a terrible turn. About 900 people have already been hospitalized due to air pollution-related illnesses. According to a report by the country’s Dawn news agency, the air pollution situation in the city has become so extreme that it is burning in the eyes and throat when you […]
Read MoreBy Masum Billah, Baku (Azerbaijan), 14, November South Asian Climate Change Journalist Forum (SACCJF), a professional body of South Asian Region-based reporters covering Climate Change issues, has formed a new committee for 2025-26. Indian Senior Journalist Ashis Gupta and Karamot Ullah Biplob of Bangladeshi Senior Journalist have been made president and general secretary respectively. The […]
Read MoreMasum Billah, Baku (Azerbaizan) BAKU, November 14: Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday said his government would carry out vital labour reforms in an effort to attract more foreign investment in the country’s manufacturing sector. The Chief Adviser made the comments during a meeting with former British Prime Minister Theresa May on the […]
Read MorePrime Minister Tshering Tobgay Unveils New Forum of Carbon-Negative Countries, Aims for Global Cooperation on Emission Reduction with Support from SACCJF By Masum Billah, Baku (Azarbaizan), 13 November In a significant move to combat climate change, four carbon-negative countries—Bhutan, Madagascar, Panama, and Suriname—have united to form the “G Zero” Forum, a new coalition aimed at advancing […]
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