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Addl 20MW electricity export to Bangladesh blocked by India

Nepal will export only 40 megawatts (MW) of electricity to Bangladesh from June 15, as India has not granted approval for an additional 20 MW export, energy officials said. The

US-Iran peace expected within 24hrs: Pakistan

The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, on Saturday, June 13, 2026, said that the finalization of a deal between the US and Iran was “likely expected in the next

Hajj registration deadline September 26

The deadline for Hajj 2027 registration is set to September 26, 2026. The prospective hajj pilgrims must complete their registration by this date. The Ministry of Religious Affairs of Bangladesh

US-Iran deal to be signed Sunday, Hormuz to open afterwards: Trump

The US president, Donald Trump, said on Saturday that a deal with Iran to end the war on Iran would be signed on Sunday, and that the strategic Strait of

Mayor shot dead in southern Mexico

A mayor was shot dead in an area of southern Mexico where drug cartels are battling to control trafficking routes, local authorities said on Saturday. Joel Bravo — the mayor

Thousands rally against racism after Belfast unrest

Thousands of people on Saturday gathered for an anti-racism rally in the Northern Irish city of Belfast after unrest sparked by a horrific stabbing. Protesters carried placards with slogans such

Hridoy, Mosaddek, Litton help Bangladesh post 274

Towhid Hridoy, Mosaddek Hossain, and Litton Das struck fifties, as Bangladesh posted 274-5 in 50 overs in the third and final ODI against Australia at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in

Inclusive budget without inclusive foundations

THE national budget for the 2026–27 financial year is proposed as a journey towards a ‘democratic, humane and inclusive economy.’ It is an appealing narrative at a time when millions