interim government
Nepal Imposes Travel Ban on Former PM KP Sharma Oli Amid Investigation Into Deadly September Protests
Sep 29, 2025 03:09 pm CST
Nepal has restricted former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and four senior officials from leaving the country during an investigation into protests that left 73 dead. The violence, which began as youth demonstrations against social media restrictions and economic hardship, resulted in $600 million in damages and toppled the government. Interim PM Sushila Karki has established an investigative commission ahead of 2026 elections.
Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus Meets Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif at UNGA: Strengthening Diplomatic Ties Amid Political Changes
Sep 25, 2025 01:54 pm CST
Bangladesh's interim government Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus held significant diplomatic talks with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the UN General Assembly, focusing on trade and economic cooperation. This meeting marks their second encounter and signals improving relations between the historically estranged nations following Bangladesh's recent political transition. Yunus also met with leaders from Italy, Finland, and Kosovo, who expressed support for Bangladesh's upcoming democratic elections amid growing political uncertainty in the country.
Amid Protests For Electoral Reform, Will Bangladesh Vote In February?
Sep 19, 2025 07:28 pm CST
Ahead of elections in Bangladesh next year, an alliance of hardline Islamic parties is hitting the streets posing a fresh challenge to Bangladesh's fragile law and order situation.
Bangladesh Bars Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina, Family From Voting In Next Year Poll
Sep 18, 2025 04:50 am CST
Bangladesh's Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday said it has "locked" the national identity cards of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, effectively barring her from voting in the general elections scheduled for February next year.
After Mass Nepal Jailbreak, Some Prisoners Surrender
Sep 18, 2025 01:47 am CST
Days after escaping alongside 13,500 others in a giant jailbreak during deadly anti-corruption protests in Nepal, Avinash Rai rubbed his belly after a meal -- and strolled back into prison.
In First Foreign Outreach, Nepal Interim PM Sushila Karki To Speak With PM Modi On Thursday
Sep 17, 2025 01:46 pm CST
In a significant diplomatic development, interim Prime Minister of Nepal, Sushila Karki, will hold her first conversation with a foreign leader - Prime Minister Narendra Modi - on Thursday at 11:00 am, official sources have told NDTV.
Bangladesh's Challenges Ahead Of Yunus-Led Polls In February
Sep 16, 2025 01:55 pm CST
Bangladesh has been in political turmoil since a student-led uprising forced former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to flee into exile last year, ending her 15-year autocratic rule.
Nepal's Deadly Protests Hammer Tourism Sector As Arrivals Fall 30%
Sep 16, 2025 06:57 am CST
Nepal's deadliest protests in decades erupted just as the country entered its peak tourist season, dealing a blow to businesses that had been preparing to welcome trekkers from around the globe to experience its world-famous trails.