Two Nepalese swept away by Annapurna avalanche
Nepali mountaineers on Tuesday searched for two people swept away by a powerful avalanche on the world鈥檚 10th highest mountain Annapurna, officials said...
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Nepal capital chokes as wildfires rage
Nepal鈥檚 capital was blanketed in acrid smog Thursday as wildfires across the country pushed air pollution levels to among the worst in the world.
Nepal probes deadly protest with 105 arrested
Nepal has launched investigations into the deadly violence that erupted during pro-monarchy protests, a district official said on Saturday, after two people were killed in the unrest and more than 100 others arrested.
Journalist, protester killed at Nepal pro-monarchy rally
A journalist and a protester were killed Friday as thousands of people gathered in Kathmandu demanding the restoration of the monarchy, police said, with security forces using live fire to disperse the rally.
Thousands gather to welcome Nepal鈥檚 ex-king
Nepal鈥檚 former king Gyanendra Shah was welcomed back to Kathmandu on Sunday by thousands of supporters who have been staging pro-monarchy demonstrations in the Himalayan republic.
Bangladesh claim kabaddi test series over Nepal
Bangladesh clinched the five-match kabaddi test series with one match in hand as they beat Nepal by 49-24 points in the fourth match at the Paltan Ground in the city on Wednesday...
KABADDI TEST SERIES:聽Bangladesh take 1-0 lead over Nepal
Bangladesh earned a 53-29 point win over Nepal in the first of the five-match Kabaddi Test Series between the two countries at the Paltan Ground in the city on Saturday.
Bangladeshi short film wins best award in Nepal
A Bangladeshi short film titled Sauda won the Best International Short Film Award at the sixth Nepal Cultural International Film Festival 2025, said a press release issued on Sunday.
Bangladeshi artist curates Nepal Art Expo 2025
A four-day international art exhibition titled Nepal Art Expo 2025 curated by Bangladeshi young artist Md Imran Hossen is under way at the Art Council Gallery in Kathmandu...
Lessons from Nepal鈥檚 landslides
A TEAM of Bangladeshi development professionals recently visited Nepal to study its disaster risk management strategies, particularly in managing landslide risks through anticipatory action. The aim was...
Prof Yunus for new economic platform to explore hydropower potential of Nepal
The Bangladesh interim government chief adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, on Wednesday said Bangladesh intended to create an economic platform, also involving India, Nepal, and Bhutan, to explore the hydropower potential of Nepal.
Bangladesh girls begin U-19 WC campaign in style
Bangladesh began their ICC Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup campaign with a five-wicket victory over Nepal in one of their three Group D matches at the YSD-UKM Cricket Oval in Bangi, Malaysia, on Saturday.
Nepal鈥檚 top court bars infrastructure in protected areas
Nepal鈥檚 Supreme Court has scrapped controversial laws allowing hydropower and hotel projects in protected nature reserves, a lawyer said Thursday, calling it a win for the Himalayan republic鈥檚 conservationists.
Bangladeshi women鈥檚 winter expedition to Nepal ends聽
The first-ever Bangladeshi women winter expedition to Nepal鈥檚 Langtang region ended on January 11...
SAFF 2025 to be held on home and away format
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...
Nepal suspends helicopters in Everest region
Nepal鈥檚 airlines have halted helicopter flights to the Everest region after locals angry at the environmental impact and loss of income from trekkers threatened landing sites, aviation officials said on Monday...
Bangladesh U-19 women storm into Asia Cup final
Bangladesh Under-19 women's cricket team stormed into the final of the ACC U-19 Women鈥檚 Asia Cup with a crushing nine wicket win over Nepal in Super-Four phase in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday.
Bangladeshi migrants in Malaysia can sue Dyson: UK Court
The United Kingdom Court of Appeal ruled on Friday that two dozen Bangladeshi and Nepali workers, allegedly subjected to forced labour in Malaysia, could sue Dyson, a British vacuum cleaner manufacturer in London...
Nepal PM departs for China visit, breaking with India tradition
Nepal鈥檚 prime minister left Monday for his first bilateral visit to China, a departure from the usual practice by the Himalayan republic鈥檚 leaders of making India their first official destination.
Bangladesh starts importing electricity from Nepal via India
In a landmark development in regional energy cooperation, Bangladesh has begun receiving electricity generated in Nepal through the Indian grid, marking the first-ever trilateral power transaction among the countries.
Yunus calls for creating South Asian grid for greater electricity connectivity
Sharing an idea of greater electricity connectivity in the region, chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday called for creating a South Asian grid to share the hydroelectricity generated by Nepal and Bhutan...
Nepal grapples with dengue surge
Nepal is fighting a surge in dengue cases, a potentially deadly disease once unheard of in the country's high-altitude Himalayan regions, as climate change and urbanisation nurture fever-bringing mosquitoes in new zones.
Govt should do more than basking in women鈥檚 SAFF glory
BANGLADESH having retained their SAFF Women鈥檚 Championship title with a 2鈥�1 victory over hosts Nepal at the Dasarath Stadiuum in Kathmandu on October 30 is, indeed, a feat to relish. Bangladesh earlier claimed the 2022 title at the same venue with a 3鈥�1 victory over hosts Nepal. It is for the first time then a team apart from India鈥檚 clinched the title. India鈥檚...
Nepal鈥檚 day of the dog as part of Hindu celebrations
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.
Bangladesh women retain SAFF title
Bangladesh retained the SAFF Women鈥檚 Championship title when they beat hosts Nepal 2-1 in a thrilling final at the Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu on Wednesday
Nepal law could allow war crime amnesty: lawyers
Newly amended laws in Nepal to tackle crimes committed during its decade-long bitter civil war could instead deprive victims of justice and grant amnesty to those culpable, rights lawyers warned Thursday.
Protesters in Nepal clash with police over politician鈥檚 fraud charges
Nepali police fired water cannons and tear gas Sunday at thousands of protesters loyal to a former deputy premier once seen as a rising political star, as he appeared in court on charges his supporters say are politically motivated...
Health Protection Act pending since 2014: adviser
Bangladesh interim government health and family welfare adviser Nurjahan Begum revealed on Friday that Health Protection Act, which was initiated in 2014, was yet to be finalised.
Bangladesh eager to defend title in Nepal
Bangladesh coach Peter Butler on Monday announced a 23-member squad with the blend of youth and experience for the forthcoming SAFF Women鈥檚 Championship to be held at the Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu, Nepal, from October 17 to 30...
Bangladesh slips 3 steps in Global Hunger Index
Bangladesh鈥檚 position in the Global Hunger Index 2024 has slipped by three notches particularly reflecting the country鈥檚 lack of progress in reducing undernourishment and...