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March 12, 2026 8:05 AM

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Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliament Session Begins Today in Dhaka

The first session of Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliament will begin today at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, Dhaka, marking the start of legislative activities of the newly elected House. According to the Parliament Secretariat, the session will commence at 11:00 am after being convened by President Mo...

March 11, 2026 10:34 PM

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India Week 2026 Kicks Off in Colombo, Celebrating Strong India-Sri Lanka Ties

A week-long celebration of India-Sri Lanka relations commenced in Colombo in the form of India Week 2026. The event organised by Indian Alliance, Indian CEO Forum in association with High Commission of India features celebration of Indian culture through film festival, food festival, youth forum, ho...

March 11, 2026 10:11 PM

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Nepal Election: Vote Counting Concludes

The counting of votes under the proportional representation system for the House of Representatives election in Nepal has concluded. Now, the Election commission has started the groundwork to determine the allocation of seats for political parties under this system.     Following the completion of v...

March 11, 2026 10:08 PM

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West Asia conflict enters twelfth day; Strait of Hormuz Faces Growing Threats

The conflict in West Asia has entered its twelfth day, with the past several hours witnessing some of the most serious escalations so far, particularly around maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz. The United States Pentagon says American forces destroyed sixteen Iranian boats believed to be inv...

March 11, 2026 9:44 PM

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India Condemns Attack on Thai Ship in Straits of Hormuz

India today reiterated that targeting commercial shipping and endangering innocent civilian crew members, or otherwise impeding freedom of navigation and commerce, should be avoided.   In a statement regarding the attack on a Thai ship, Mayuree Naree in the Straits of Hormuz, the External Affai...

March 11, 2026 9:07 PM

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Britain’s Parliament approves Bill to end Hereditary Peers in House of Lords

Britain’s Parliament has approved legislation to remove the remaining hereditary peers from the House of Lords, bringing an end to a centuries-old system in which aristocrats held seats in the upper chamber by birth. The government says member in the Upper House should not be secured by ‌birth.     ...

March 11, 2026 2:24 PM

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Two Drones Crash Near Dubai International Airport, Four Injured

Two drones fell in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport a short while ago, leaving four people injured. Two Ghanaian nationals and one Bangladeshi national sustained minor injuries, while an Indian citizen suffered moderate injuries. Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, and the ...