Bangladesh has once again emerged as the frontrunner in gender equality in South Asia ranking 24th globally with a gender parity score of 77.5 per cent in the World Economic Forum鈥檚 Global Gender Gap Index 2025...
WAZ mahfils 鈥� Islamic religious sermons rooted in centuries of South Asian Islamic tradition 鈥� have long served as spaces for spiritual guidance, communal unity, and a shared moral framework for communities across both rural and urban spaces. Many of these wazs continue to offer meaningful religious education and moral direction grounded in Islamic knowledge...
GOOGLE Translate has become among the handiest apps for a good reason. It discards the clich茅 about the meaning getting lost in translation and helps strangers to connect in a naturally multilingual world...
Asiatic Mindshare Ltd has brought pride to the nation by winning big at Goafest 2025, South Asia鈥檚 largest advertising festival...
US immigration officials have begun deporting about 12 South Asian migrants to South Sudan, according to a Tuesday court filing and media reports...
The United States has said they continue to urge India and Pakistan to work towards a 鈥榬esponsible resolution鈥� that maintains long-term peace and regional stability in South Asia.
The South Asian Football Federation has postponed this June's SAFF Championship until 2026, according to a media release issued by the federation on Thursday.
Former Bangladesh Football Federation president Kazi Salahuddin has become eligible to run as the president candidate in the forthcoming South Asian Football Federation elections 2026 after the organisation revoked the 70-year age bar in its congress on Friday.聽
Bangladeshi Junayed Akter is 12 years old but the toxic lead coursing through his veins has left him with the diminutive stature of someone several years younger...
Freedom declined around the world last year with authoritarians solidifying their grip, but South Asia led a series of bright spots, Freedom House said Wednesday in its annual report.
SOUTH Asia鈥檚 hydro-politics is marked by a complex web of transboundary rivers, riparian positions, and power dynamics, often leading to disputes over water sharing. The situation is particularly strained between India and China concerning the Brahmaputra River and between Bangladesh and India, which share 54 transboundary rivers...
THE freedom of expression, a cornerstone of democracy and human rights, is under increased strain in South Asia. This vast area, home to nearly a quarter of the world鈥檚 population, boasts of a rich tapestry of...
World Trade Organisation director general Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on Friday said the global trade body would help Bangladesh graduate smoothly from Least Developed Country and persuade top businesses to shift their supply chains to the South Asian nation, said a press release.
SOUTH Asia鈥檚 rivers are its lifeblood, weaving through nations, nourishing cultures, and sustaining economies for centuries. In Bangladesh, these once-majestic waterways 鈥� symbols of abundance and vitality 鈥� are now embattled arenas where survival and sovereignty collide. Villages once thriving on the banks of rivers like the Teesta now grapple...
Bangladesh University Grants Commission chairman Professor SMA Faiz at a conference in Pakistan on Tuesday called for joint work to build an effective ecosystem for research and innovation in higher education institutions in the South Asian region...
The SAFF Championship 2025, which is scheduled to be held from June 15 to July 25, will be played on a home-and-away basis, as approved by the South Asian Football Federation鈥檚 executive committee at a meeting in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday...
Mohammed Humayun Kabir, council member and past president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh, has recently been appointed as vice-president of South Asian Federation of Accountants for the year 2025...
Students of Pathshala South Asian Media Institute on Sunday organised an exhibition titled 36 to pay tribute to July uprising heroes on their premises at the Drik Path Bhaban in the capital...
BEGUM Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain, an iconic figure in South Asian feminist thought, stands as a pioneer who championed the cause of women鈥檚 emancipation in colonial Bengal. Her progressive ideals and relentless activism align closely with the principles of liberal feminism, which advocate for equality, individual rights, and access to education...
IN AN era where regional blocs shape the global economy and diplomacy, Bangladesh stands at a crossroads. Once hailed as South Asia鈥檚 rising star, it now faces critical challenges as it approaches its transition from least developed country status in 2026. To maintain its growth momentum and secure its geopolitical future, Bangladesh must...
US Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu is scheduled to travel to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal from December 3 to 10.
French authorities arrested 26 people and seized 11 million euros ($12 million) as they smashed a migrant trafficking ring suspected of bringing several thousand people from South Asia into...
Foreign secretary Md Jashim Uddin on Tuesday asked heads of Bangladesh missions in South Asian countries to strengthen diplomatic engagement at the bilateral level to foster peace...
Shakti Foundation for Disadvantaged Women has won the prestigious South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) 鈥楥ertificate of Merit鈥� Award for best presented annual reports in the non-governmental organisation (NGO) category, says a press release.
With marigold garlands around their necks, dogs took centre-stage in Nepal on Thursday on a day dedicated to humankind鈥檚 loyal friend as part of a Hindu festival.
IN THE ever-changing landscape of misinformation in South Asia, there has always been a debate about the state鈥檚 role in fact-checking. Can the state take on the role of fact-checker? If so, how can the state ensure that its fact-checking initiatives do not lead to censorship, especially in politically sensitive or controversial areas?..
INDIA is now grappling with the delicate task of finding a sanctuary for the ousted Sheikh Hasina, who had long been a steadfast and trusted ally in South Asia. The decision is aimed at preventing further deterioration in its already strained relations with Bangladesh. Meanwhile, the new interim government, led by Nobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus...
The Board of Governors of South Asia Foundation held its annual general meeting on Monday.
Acting under secretary for public diplomacy Lee Satterfield and assistant secretary for South and Central Asian affairs Donald Lu have launched the Young South Asian Leaders Initiative...
Kamala Harris is aiming to make history as America鈥檚 first Black and South Asian woman president鈥攂ut she has not leaned into the prospect...