Masum Billah – Page 53 – South Asian Correspondent

Sri Lanka

Addressing the 60th Session of the Human Rights Council, the Minister said development within less than a year clearly demonstrates the government’s genuine commitment and determination to protect and promote the rights and wellbeing of all Sri Lankans through domestic processes.

September 8, 2025

Sri Lanka opposed to any external mechanism: Sri Lanka tells UNHRC

By AJITH SIRIWARDANA Colombo, Sept. 8 (Daily Mirror) – Sri Lanka is opposed to any external mechanism imposed on Sri…

Maldives

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu smiles as he speaks to reporters at the President's Office on May 3, 2025. (Photo/President's Office)

September 8, 2025

Electricity billing for public lighting to shift to domestic rates from 2026

By Azhaar Abdul Azeez Male: Effective January 1, 2026, the billing for electricity used to illuminate roads and public spaces…

Economic Diplomacy

The delegation is visiting Pakistan to explore opportunities for expansion of mining operations in Pakistan and assess potential for value addition in mineral resources and development of supporting infrastructure.

September 8, 2025

US metals company signs MoU with Pakistan on critical minerals

Islamabad : Pakistan has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with an American metals company, the US Strategic Metals (USSM), it…

Highlights news

PM Modi "lead seller of the India story and he's done a pretty good job," Aswath Damodaran said.

September 8, 2025

Why The “Dean Of Valuation” Compared PM With Palantir, Trump To Tesla

New Delhi: If world leaders were stocks where would US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi stand? The…

Afghanistan

Afghan women in burqas walk towards a safer place after their house was damaged following a deadly magnitude 6 earthquake that struck Afghanistan on Sunday, at Lulam village, in Nurgal district, Kunar province, Afghanistan, September 3. Photo: REUTERS/Sayed Hassib

September 8, 2025

WHO asks Taliban to lift female aid worker restrictions following earthquakes

ISLAMABAD: The World Health Organization has asked Taliban authorities to lift restrictions on Afghan female aid workers, allowing them to…

Climate Change

September 8, 2025

The Mangrove Wall Is Crumbling : Can We Act in Time?

By Asaduzzaman Shamrat The Sundarbans, stretching across the southern edge of Bangladesh, is more than just the largest mangrove forest on…

Highlights news

Demonstrators shout slogans as they stand atop the entrance of the Parliament during a protest against corruption and government’s decision to block several social media platforms, in Kathmandu, Nepal today, 8 September 2025. Photo: Reuters

September 8, 2025

Explainer: Why Nepal banned social media and what it means for users?

Kathmandu : Nepal’s government last week banned 26 major social media and messaging platforms—including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, X (formerly Twitter), and…

Bangladesh

September 8, 2025

Bangladesh faces funding challenges in tackling climate change: Salehuddin

Dhaka: Bangladesh is facing difficulties in securing the funds required to address the climate change crisis, Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed…

Bangladesh

September 8, 2025

1,200 tonnes of hilsa to be exported to India for Durga Puja: BD Commerce ministry

Dhaka : The government has approved the conditional export of 1,200 tonnes of hilsa to India ahead of Durga Puja, following…

Highlights news

Young Gen Z protesters clash with police after breaking barricades outside the Federal Parliament in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday, September 8, 2025. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

September 8, 2025

Nepal home minister resigns after 19 killed in ‘Gen Z’ protests over social media ban, corruption

Young Gen Z protesters clash with police after breaking barricades outside the Federal Parliament in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday, September…