Bangladesh: Awami League reopens offices, signals comeback to mainstream politics

IANS | February 24, 2026 9:24 PM

Dhaka, Feb 24 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Awami League (AL) is showing signs of revival with grassroots leaders and activists recently reopening offices across several districts in the country, raising national and party flags, putting up party posters and banners, while facing no clampdowns on their activity, a report said on Tuesday.

Lots of pride and gratitude for PM Modi in our country: Israeli researcher

IANS | February 24, 2026 9:09 PM

Jerusalem, Feb 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Israel beginning Wednesday could lead to new agreements between both countries, especially in key sectors like economy, culture, defence and also possibly the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).

Pakistan slammed for attacking civilians in Afghanistan's Nangarhar

IANS | February 24, 2026 9:01 PM

Kabul, Feb 24 (IANS) Called for an independent, thorough and impartial investigation, a leading human rights organisation on Tuesday expressed concern over reports of civilian casualties in Pakistan's recent airstrikes in Nangarhar and Paktita provinces of Afghanistan.

Recurring instrument of power, political incarceration deeply rooted in Pakistan

IANS | February 24, 2026 8:38 PM

Islamabad, Feb 24 (IANS) Pakistan's history showcases that political imprisonment is a recurring instrument of power used by civilians and dictators and justified in the name of accountability or national security. The names of Pakistan's leaders who have been imprisoned have changed, however, the pattern has remained same, a report has highlighted.