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Maldives: Democracy under ‘all-out assault’

“President Yameen has, to put it bluntly, usurped the authority of the State’s rule-of-law institutions and its ability to work…

7 years ago

Processions, rallies banned in capital

Heavy contingents of police were also stationed at key points of the capital.

7 years ago

The Life and Times of Rao Anwar

Rao Anwar came into the limelight after a successful raid and subsequent release of a kidnap victim. 

7 years ago

‘Parliamentary democracy has been smothered in Maldives’

In the backdrop of an escalating political crisis and a purge initiated by Maldives’ President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, former speaker…

7 years ago

In Maldives political crisis, an opportunity for jihadists

In 2008, Maldives national Ali Assham, alleged to have been involved with the Lashkar-e-Taiba network and accused of attacking the…

7 years ago

Left parties reject draft of Digital Security Act

Rejecting the draft of Digital Security Act 2018, several left leaning parties today demanded that it should be repealed immediately.   

7 years ago

Package or Political Gimmickry?

The federal and provincial governments will jointly fund the equalisation development package.

7 years ago

India visit may help Netanyahu boost ties with B’desh, Japan: Analysts

Israel also has modern technology, agriculture, etc. that is of pivotal importance to a poor country like Bangladesh.

7 years ago

Pakistan not to compromise on national interests: Asif

'The US must stop putting the blame of its own failures on Pakistan.'

7 years ago

Bangladesh agrees with Myanmar to complete Rohingya return in two years

Statements from the Myanmar and Bangladesh foreign ministries said Bangladesh would set up five transit camps on its side of…

7 years ago