‘Poor governance’ led to regime changes in Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka: India’s Ajit Doval

India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval has attributed the recent political instability and “non-constitutional regime change” in India’s neighbouring countries, including Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, to “poor governance”. Speaking at the Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture on governance yesterday (31 October), Doval asserted that governance is the deciding factor in political stability, stating, “The […]

Read More
by Masum Billah

Mohammad Yunus asks chiefs of three services to ensure tight security for peaceful Feb polls

Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has issued necessary directives to chiefs of the Bangladesh Army, Navy, and Air Force to ensure that the national election in February is conducted under tight security and takes place peacefully. The three chiefs — Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral M Nazmul Hassan, and […]

Read More
by Masum Billah

Philippines President lauds India’s “consistent support” for rule of law in South China Sea, says “lot to offer to ASEAN as a region”

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Sunday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for India’s “consistent support” for international law and the rule of law in the South China Sea, while highlighting New Delhi’s growing strategic and economic relevance to ASEAN during his address at the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit. Speaking at the summit in Kuala Lumpur, […]

Read More
by Masum Billah

iPhone boom powers India’s electronics exports to record highs, set to overtake petroleum

India’s electronics exports are rapidly increasing and could soon replace petroleum products as the country’s second-largest export category, following engineering goods. According to data from the Ministry of Commerce, electronics exports strengthened their position as India’s third-largest and fastest-growing export segment in the first half of fiscal year 2026. Industry experts noted that, within the […]

Read More
by Masum Billah

PM Modi Declares 2026 As ASEAN-India Year Of Maritime Cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday noted that the cooperation between India and ASEAN is growing rapidly in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), maritime security and blue economy and declared 2026 as ‘ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation.’ While delivering opening remarks during the ASEAN-India Summit virtually, PM Modi said, “India has stood firmly with […]

Read More
by Masum Billah

Bangladesh, Pakistan sign MoU to boost bilateral halal product trade

The Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Pakistan Halal Authority (PHA) to boost trade of halal products between the two countries. The MoU, signed today (27 October) on the sidelines of the 9th Meeting of the Bangladesh–Pakistan Joint Economic Commission (JEC) held in Dhaka, aims to […]

Read More
by Masum Billah

Modi govt challenges Calcutta HC call for return of six deported to Bangladesh

India’s central government has approached the Supreme Court, challenging a Calcutta High Court order that directed authorities to bring back six people who were deported to Bangladesh earlier this year after being labelled illegal immigrants. The Supreme Court petition, filed on 22 October, contests the High Court’s 26 September ruling that required the repatriation of […]

Read More
by Masum Billah

Bangladesh, Pakistan agree to boost connectivity through direct air, shipping, logistics

Bangladesh and Pakistan have expressed interest in boosting regional connectivity by establishing direct air and shipping links, expanding the use of ports and logistics to reduce costs, and deepening bilateral and regional trade cooperation. The two countries reached a consensus during the 9th meeting of the Bangladesh–Pakistan Joint Economic Commission (JEC), held today (27 October) […]

Read More
by Masum Billah

Trump vows to resolve Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions ‘very quickly’ as peace talks continue

United States President Donald Trump today (26 October) expressed confidence that he could swiftly help resolve the escalating tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, as crucial peace talks between the two neighbours entered their second day. The countries remain locked in a bitter security dispute, each accusing the other of cross-border aggression during fierce clashes earlier […]

Read More
by Masum Billah

You May Missed