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Nobel Laureate Dr. Yunus Returns to His Old Job After 18 Months
Former chief adviser to the interim government of Bangladesh Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus returned to his own workplace at the Yunus Center in Dhaka on Sunday. By Bhanu Ranjan Chakraborty DHAKA: Nobel laureate economist Dr. Muhammad Yunus has returned to his own institution after serving as the chief advisor…
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Pakistan’s Language Issues
By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: The linguistic landscape of Pakistan is a complex tapestry woven with threads of deep cultural pride and occasional political friction. While the country is home to over 70 languages, the tension between the “National Language” (Urdu), the “Official Language” (English), and the “Regional Languages”…
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West Asia
Journalist-turned-Ambassador Uses Soft Power as Foreign Policy Tool
Al Saati after presenting his credentials as ambassador to President Valdimir Putin By Sawsan FraidoonMedia & Communications Specialist MANAMA: When Ambassador Ahmed Al Saati reflects on his ten years in Moscow, he does not recount figures or agreements as much as he revisits the journey itself, both the challenges and…
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Bangladesh’s 2026 Election Analysis
Tarique Rahman, Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, takes an oath as Prime Minister of Bangladesh from President Mohammed Shahabuddin during a ceremony at the National Parliament in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tuesday, Feb.17, 2026. (Photo : AP/Yonhap) By Bhanu Ranjan Chakraborty DHAKA: In the parliamentary election held in Bangladesh on February…
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Pakistan: When “Camell” Became Camel
AI-generated image of Pakistan’s Senate Standing Committee that went viral By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: In a country where official meetings are usually serious and full of long, complicated titles, one small spelling confusion created a big moment of laughter. During a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on…
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BNP’s Landslide Victory: 212 Seats Secured, Tarique Rahman Seen as Likely Next Prime Minister
By Bhanu Ranjan Chakraborty Dhaka: The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) scored a landslide victory in the country’s 13th national parliamentary election held on February 12, winning 212 seats out of 299 in an alliance. The election was conducted under the interim government led by Professor Muhammad Yunus, which was formed…
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President of Kyrgyzstan Unexpectedly Removes Closest Ally from High-Ranking Position
President Sadyr Japarov (R) with Kamchybek Tashiev By Kuban Abdymen, Kyrgyzstan BISHKEK: The President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov issued a decree dismissing Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State Committee for National Security, and his key deputies. 55-year-old Major General Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov, who previously headed the 9th Service of the State…
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East Asia
Seoul Hangung Association Signs MOU with Seed & Poet Museum to Promote Hangung, Cultural Content
By The AsiaN TeamSEOUL: The Seoul Hangung Association and the Seed & Poet Museum signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on February 7, 2026 to expand the reach of Hangung and promote the development of culture and arts. This partnership was established to share the expertise and resources of both…
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Thirteenth National Election and Referendum in Bangladesh on February 12
People are rushing to their villages by train to cast ballots By Bhanu Ranjan Chakraborty DHAKA: The thirteenth national assembly election and referendum are going to be held on February 12 in Bangladesh under the interim government. The Election Commission has already completed all preparations for the voting. Now the…
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Korean Investigators: 33,673,817 User Account Records Leaked in Coupang Breach
Delivery trucks of Coupang Corp. are parked at a logistics center in Seoul on Feb. 10, 2026. (Yonhap) By Lee Sang-kiFormer President of Asia Journalist AssociationPublisher of The AsiaN SEOUL: South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT said on Feb. 10 that a joint public-private investigation confirmed a major data…
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