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Dozens of Bangladesh Garment Factories Shut Amidst Worker Strikes for Higher Wages
Dhaka. Dozens of garment factories in Bangladesh were shut on Thursday. Many factories said they could not continue production after workers organized a strike demanding higher wages. This has for...
Bangladesh Embassy observes National Revolution, Solidarity Day
KATHMANDU, Nov 8: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu observed National Revolution and Solidarity Day on Saturday, commemorating the historic events of November 7, 1975, and their significance in B...
Garment workers return after protests
Dhaka, Nov. 6: Garment workers in Bangladesh largely resumed work on Thursday after days of wage protests, although some factories remained closed and isolated demonstrations continued.
Nepal to host 15 matches at 2027 Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup
The 16-team tournament will run for 17 days, with Kathmandu hosting Nepal’s group-stage matches against Ireland, India and West Indies. Nepal and Bangladesh have unveiled the schedule for the 2027...
Bangladesh Embassy Marks Death Anniversary of Lalon Shah
Kathmandu, October 17: The Embassy of Bangladesh in Kathmandu commemorated the death anniversary of Fakir Lalon Shah, the legendary Bengali mystic philosopher, humanist and Baul singer, highlightin...
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Supreme Court of NepalNepal to miss SAFF Championship for first time in history
Nepal is set to miss the 15th edition of the SAFF Championship, to be held in Bangladesh from November 4 to 17. With the suspension not lifted even by the deadline of September 30 set by the South...
Bangladesh Inflation Decreases to 8.27% in October
Kathmandu. In Bangladesh, inflation has decreased to 8.27 percent in October. Government statistics show that inflation decreased by 0.07 percentage points from 8.34 percent in September. Accordin...
Bangladesh Embassy observes National Revolution, Solidarity Day
KATHMANDU, Nov 8: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu observed National Revolution and Solidarity Day on Saturday, commemorating the historic events of November 7, 1975, and their significance in B...
UN extends LDC graduation timeframe for Nepal and Bangladesh
Kathmandu, Oct 30: The United Nations General Assembly has unanimously passed a proposal to extend the preparation period necessary for Nepal and Bangladesh to graduate from the least developed cou...
Bangladesh is battling measles. It’s a “real warning” to other nations
More than 1,100 people have died, most of them children under five, as gaps in vaccination coverage, unreliable data and failures to reach remote communities undermine Bangladesh’s response to the ...
Bangladesh has lost 900 children to measles – a warning to other countries where vaccine rates have slipped
Almost 900 people in Bangladesh are suspected to have died in a measles outbreak that began in March. Most of those affected are children. Measles is one of the most infectious diseases known. It ...
Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu Commemorates National Revolution and Unity Day
Kathmandu. The Bangladeshi Embassy in Kathmandu has celebrated the National Revolution and Unity Day by organizing various programs. The program was organized with the aim of remembering the histor...
Bangladesh garment factories close as workers clash with police in pay protests
DHAKA, Nov 5: Police in Bangladesh fired tear gas and used stun grenades on Wednesday to disperse garment workers protesting for higher wages, police and witnesses said.
‘Nepal Is Calling: Visit, Explore, Experience’
Kathmandu, Oct 29: The Nepal Embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in collaboration with the Nepal Tourism Board, organized a tourism promotion programme under the theme ‘Nepal Is Calling: Visit, Explore, ...
Bangladesh is battling measles. It’s a ‘real warning’ to other nations
Bangladesh’s measles vaccination programme had been a success story. But in 2025, amid political turmoil, it faltered. Its unvaccinated children are now paying the price. Bangladesh is battling to...
China and Bangladesh Pledge Mutual Support Amidst Global Changes
Dhaka. China's Communist Party Central Committee International Department Minister Liu Haiching has expressed China's commitment to stand by Bangladesh regardless of any changes in the internationa...
Bangladesh garment factories close as workers clash with police in pay protests
DHAKA, Nov 5: Police in Bangladesh fired tear gas and used stun grenades on Wednesday to disperse garment workers protesting for higher wages, police and witnesses said.
Fixtures unveiled for Nepal's historic T20 World Cup co-hosting
BY A STAFF REPORTER, Kathmandu, Oct. 25: Nepal will host the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup for the first time alongside Bangladesh from January 21 to February 6, 2027, with the International Cricke...
Foreign parties send greetings as Congress kicks off general convention
Political parties from India, Bangladesh, China and the UK, along with international organisations, express support for Nepal and call for stronger ties and regional cooperation. Political parties...
Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Vows Return Despite Death Sentence
Dhaka. Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina has reiterated her stance to return to the country in December even if she is sentenced to death. She, who has been in exile in India after ...
Nepal placed in Group 'A' of ICC U-19 Women's T20 World Cup
KATHMANDU, Oct. 22: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that 15 of the 41 matches in the ICC U-19 Women's T20 World Cup, which Nepal will co-host with Bangladesh, will be played a...
Bangladesh nuclear plant sparks hope, concern
Dhaka, Oct. 8: Bangladesh is preparing to switch on its first nuclear power plant, a long-delayed project promising relief from chronic electricity shortages -- even as some fear living beside it.
Nepal Excluded from SAFF Championship 2026 Due to FIFA Ban
Kathmandu. Nepal will not participate in the SAFF Championship 2026 starting Thursday in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. The Nepali national football team has missed the competition because the b...
Parties from India, China, Bangladesh and UK send greetings for NC convention
KATHMANDU, Oct 4: Political parties and international organizations from India, China, Bangladesh and other countries have sent congratulatory messages to Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thap...
Bangladesh nuclear plant sparks hope, concern
Dhaka, Oct. 8: Bangladesh is preparing to switch on its first nuclear power plant, a long-delayed project promising relief from chronic electricity shortages -- even as some fear living beside it.
UN General Assembly Extends LDC Graduation Transition Period for Nepal and Bangladesh to November 24, 2029
Kathmandu. The United Nations General Assembly has unanimously passed a proposal to extend the necessary preparation period for Nepal and Bangladesh to graduate from the Least Developed Countries (...
Bangladesh envoy calls for global promotion of ‘Made in Bangladesh’
KATHMANDU, Sept 22: Bangladesh Ambassador to Nepal Shafiqur Rahman has called for promoting the “Made in Bangladesh” brand globally by offering competitive and quality products and services.
Shakib Al Hasan Promotes Online Betting in Nepal Amidst NPL Participation
Kathmandu. Bangladesh's famous cricketer Shakib Al Hasan, who came to Nepal to play the Nepal Premier League (NPL), has posted promotional material related to online betting on social media. He has...
Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Ready to Return Home Despite Risks
Kathmandu. Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina has said she is ready to return to her country despite the risks. In a virtual dialogue, Hasina mentioned that she had been targeted in ...
Nahida Akhter Appointed Captain of Bangladesh Women's T20 National Team
Dhaka. Nahida Akhter has been appointed captain of the Bangladesh women's T20 national team. The 25-year-old left-arm spinner Nahida has been given the responsibility of captaincy for one year. Th...
Bangladesh Ranks 84th in Global Hunger Index 2026 Amidst Moderate Hunger
Kathmandu. Bangladesh has ranked 84th among 122 countries in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2026. Bangladesh has scored 19.2 this year, based on which the country has been placed in the 'moderate' h...
Two Bangladeshis Executed in Saudi Arabia for Obscenity in Mecca
Kathmandu. According to the Ministry of Interior of Saudi Arabia, a Bangladeshi man and a woman have been sentenced to death in the holy city of Mecca on charges of obscenity. According to the Sau...
Bangladesh Prepares for First Nuclear Power Plant Amidst Safety Concerns
Kathmandu. As Bangladesh prepares to operate its first nuclear power plant, hopes are high that it will end the long-term electricity shortage. However, concerns about nuclear safety remain among l...
Sri Lanka wins bronze medal in Men's T20 Cricket at Asian Games
Tokyo. In the match held for the third place in the Men's T20 Cricket under the Asian Games, Sri Lanka registered a massive 63-run victory over Bangladesh and won the bronze medal. Although Sri La...
Indonesia Thrashes Bangladesh 9-2 in ASEAN Cup
Jakarta. In their final group 'A' match of the FIFA ASEAN Cup, Bangladesh suffered a humiliating 9-2 defeat against Indonesia. In the match held on Thursday at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jak...