Dhaka, May 21 (IANS) Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Jashim Uddin, a career foreign service officer, is on his way out as he is "not in sync" with the Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus - who currently heads the interim government in the country - and Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain, sources confirmed on Wednesday.
Dhaka, May 21 (IANS) In a continuous surge in highway robberies in Bangladesh, another incident unfolded on the Dhaka-Tangail-Jamuna Bridge highway when a group of robbers hijacked a passenger bus and looted all belongings from the passengers and also molested the female commuters.
Kathmandu, May 21 (IANS) The Nepal Teachers' Federation has threatened to launch stronger protests expressing concerns over the School Education Bill passed by the country's parliamentary subcommittee.
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) As part of India’s intensified global outreach against terrorism, an all-party delegation led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha will depart for Japan on Wednesday to begin a five-nation tour to expose Pakistan's continued support for terror groups.
Sindh, May 21 (IANS) One person died and several others were injured after police resorted to a baton charge and reportedly opened fire to disperse anti-canal demonstrators in Pakistan's Sindh province, local media reported.
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Janata Dal(United) MP Sanjay Jha on Wednesday stressed the importance of exposing Pakistan's long-standing "proxy war" against India, as the rogue nation continues to fuel cross-border terrorism.
United Nations, May 21 (IANS) While the Security Council was debating maritime security and expressing concern over terrorism on the seas, Pakistan tried to bring up a river issue, the Indus water.
United Nations, May 21 (IANS) Countering terrorism on the seas and ensuring maritime safety are central to India’s national security and economic interests, India’s Permanent Representative P Harish said.
Copenhagen, May 21 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, currently on an official visit to Denmark, met Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in Copenhagen, conveying Prime Minister Narendra Modi's personal greetings and reaffirming India's commitment to deepen its Green Strategic Partnership with Denmark.
United Nations, May 21 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stressed the need to intensify efforts to address the root causes of maritime insecurity.
