South Asia
-
‘Dark Prince’ Tarique Rahman Faces Stern Test as Bangladesh’s Next Prime Minister
New Delhi— With the recent electoral landslide handing the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) a commanding majority, its chairman Tarique Rahman…
Read More » -
BNP’s Tarique Rahman Vows to Maintain Law and Order ‘at Any Cost’ After Election Victory in Bangladesh
Dhaka— Tarique Rahman on Saturday called for maintaining law and order “at any cost” after the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)…
Read More » -
Rubio Congratulates BNP Leader Tarique Rahman on Bangladesh Election Victory
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday congratulated the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and its leader, Tarique…
Read More » -
Hindu Man Found Dead With Injuries in Bangladesh Ahead of National Elections
DHAKA, Bangladesh — A 28-year-old Hindu man was found dead with visible injury marks and his limbs tied in Bangladesh’s…
Read More » -
Hindu Shop Owner Killed in Bangladesh as Election Nears, Raising Fears of Minority Violence
DHAKA, Bangladesh — A Hindu businessman was hacked to death inside his shop in central Bangladesh late Monday, adding to…
Read More » -
Report Warns Radical Turn in Bangladesh Could Amplify Islamist Voice on Global Stage
Tel Aviv —As Bangladesh heads into national elections next week, the country stands at a political crossroads that could reshape…
Read More » -
Rubio Highlights U.S.–Sri Lanka Partnership on National Day
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday congratulated the people of Sri Lanka on their National…
Read More » -
Nepal Mobilizes Army Nationwide Ahead of March Parliamentary Elections
KATHMANDU, Nepal — Nepal has mobilized its army across the country to reinforce security ahead of parliamentary elections scheduled for…
Read More » -
Killing of Hindus in Pakistan highlights deep-rooted culture of intolerance: Report
Kathmandu–The killing of Hindus in Pakistan, particularly in Sindh province, reflects a deeply entrenched culture of intolerance and systemic discrimination…
Read More » -
India Calls Pakistan’s Allegations at UN “Ironic,” Cites Human Rights Record and Terror Links
UNITED NATIONS, New York — India on Tuesday strongly rejected allegations raised by Pakistan at the United Nations, calling it…
Read More »