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South Asia
Hindu Community Celebrates Festival of Colours and Spring
Hindu community celebrates happy Holi, the festival of colours By Bhanu Ranjan Chakraborty DHAKA: As the “King of Seasons” arrived, the spirit of spring painted the city in vibrant colours. Songs, laughter, and clouds of coloured powder filled the air as people welcomed Basanta—the season of renewal and joy. March…
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Seven Million Bangladeshis in the Middle East in Extreme Fear; Relatives Worried
By Bhanu Ranjan ChakrabortyDHAKA: Tension has spread in the Middle East countries due to the US and Israel’s military operations in Iran. About 7 million expatriate Bangladeshis engaged in various activities in these countries are now spending their days in extreme uncertainty and fear. Two Bangladeshis have already died and…
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Widespread Unrest Grips Pakistan
By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN RepresentativeISLAMABAD: The situation in Pakistan has escalated into widespread unrest following the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint U.S.-Israeli airstrike. As of March 2, 2026, the country remains on high alert with a rising death toll and significant diplomatic fallout. Reports…
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Violent Anti-US Protests Erupt in Pakistan; 9 People Killed in Karachi
Police resort to shelling to disperse protesters outside the US Consulate in Karachi on March 1, 2026, following Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s assassination. — Shakil Adil/ White Star By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: Protests erupted across Pakistan on Sunday against US and Israeli strikes that killed Iran’s…
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Pakistan: A Nation’s Dignity at Stake
By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: In the early hours of February 26, 2026, the quiet of a local settlement in historic Umerkot city of southern Sindh province of Pakistan was shattered not by the desert wind, but by the heavy boots of a police raid. What followed was a…
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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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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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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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