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Bangladesh bowl out Nepal for 52 runs
In the fourth match of the Under-19 Womens T20 World Cup in Malaysia, Bangladeshs womens team bowled out Nepal for just 52 runs. Consequently, Bangladesh requires 53 runs to secure victory. After losing the toss on Saturday, Nepal batted first and was bowled out for 52 runs in 18.2 overs....
Nearly 100 dead in massive Tibet earthquake
At least 95 people were killed and 130 are injured after an earthquake of magnitude 7.1 hit Tibet near the Nepalese border today, news agency AFP said quoting Chinese media Xinhua. The tremors of the earthquake were felt in several parts of India, including Bihar, Assam and West Bengal. Nepal is...
Nepal suspends helicopter flights in Everest region after local protests
Nepals airlines have halted helicopter flights to the Everest region after locals protest at the environmental impact and loss of income from trekkers threatened landing sites, aviation officials said Monday. Helicopters are a key means of transport and crucial for emergency rescue in many of...
State-subsidized loans at 3% interest for Nepalese startups launching in March 2025
Nepalese startups will soon benefit from subsidized loans, with disbursement beginning in March 2025 under the Startup Enterprise Credit Operation Work Procedure. Eligible startups can borrow up to $18,800 (equivalent to Rs2.5 million) at an annual interest rate of 3%, aiming to boost innovation...
Earthquake jolts Nepal's Bajura Municipality early morning
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Gotri in Jagannath Rural Municipality, Bajura, early Saturday, causing panic among residents, according to a Nepal News report. Dr. Lokbijay Adhikari, senior seismologist at the National Seismology and Research Center in Lainchaur, confirmed the tremor occurred...
Dhaka ranks second in global air pollution index with ‘Very Unhealthy’ air quality
Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 258 on Friday morning, making it the second most polluted city in the world at 10:58 am. The air quality was categorized as very unhealthy, a trend that has persisted over the past few days, according...
11 convicted in Nepal Airlines airbus scam, extradition issues arise
The notorious Nepal Airlines Airbus procurement case, involving corruption over the purchase of two Airbus A330s in 2017, remains far from resolved. On Thursday, the Special Court convicted 11 individuals, including four senior Nepali officials, in connection with the deal that allegedly cost the...
Bangladesh U-19 defeats Nepal to secure Youth Asia Cup semi-final spot
Bangladeshs U-19 team secured a dominant five-wicket victory over Nepal in the Youth Asia Cup semi-finals, thanks to an all-round performance by Azizul Hakim Tamim. On Sunday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Bangladesh won the toss and invited Nepal to bat. Nepal was bowled out for...
Minister-level meeting on climate change risks to be held in January: Rizwana
Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said a minister-level meeting to discuss the risks of climate change will be held in January 2025, with representatives from Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh in attendance, reports UNB. She, however, didnt disclose the location of the meeting. Adviser...
Yunus calls for South Asia grid to share Nepal's hydroelectricity
On Wednesday, Bangladeshs Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus urged the creation of a South Asia grid to facilitate the sharing of hydroelectricity produced by Nepal and Bhutan, reports UNB. In a meeting with the Social Business Group on the sidelines of the climate conference in Baku, the...
US special envoy Abby Finkenauer to visit Sri Lanka, Nepal
Abby Finkenauer, the U.S. Department of States Special Envoy for Global Youth Issues, will embark on a diplomatic visit to Sri Lanka and Nepal from November 12-15, 2024. The visit underscores the United States ongoing commitment to empowering young leaders across South Asia, promoting civic...
Bangladesh ready to retain the title
Reigning champion Bangladesh will take on Nepal in the ongoing 7th SAFF Womens Championship 2024 final on Wednesday. The match is scheduled to take place at 6:45 pm (BST) at the Dasharath Rangasala Stadium in Kathmandu, Nepal. Bangladesh, who are playing in the womens SAFF final for the third...
Fakhrul, Nepalese envoy discuss bilateral ties, Saarc revival
Nepalese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ghanshyam Bhandari held a meeting with BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir to discuss bilateral issues and the revival of Saarc for improved regional cooperation. The hour-long meeting, which began around 10:30am, was held at the BNP Chairpersons...