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Bangladesh just eliminated import duties on solar panels and batteries, cutting installation costs by up to 30% and positioning the country to mirror Pakistan and Vietnam's solar booms. Rooftop solar can now deliver electricity at one-quarter the cost of grid power.
In a breakthrough for South Asian sports, India announced Wednesday it will welcome Pakistani athletes to compete in international tournaments hosted on Indian soil. The policy shift comes as India prepares to host major global sporting events through 2038.
Nepal just ordered private schools to stop overcharging parents and refund illegal fees, setting a bold example for addressing education costs across South Asia. The move could reshape how millions of families access affordable schooling.
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A former hip-hop artist who once performed in tight jeans and sunglasses just became Nepal's youngest prime minister in decades, winning a landslide election after youth-led protests demanded change. Balendra Shah's three-year-old party captured hope in a nation where political instability has held back progress for 35 years.
Bhumika Shrestha just made history as Nepal's first transgender woman elected to parliament, representing over 900,000 LGBTQ citizens. The 37-year-old activist says she's ready to turn constitutional promises into real policy change.
A former rapper with just three years in politics has led his four-year-old party to a sweeping election victory in Nepal, defeating a former prime minister and reshaping the country's political landscape. Young voters frustrated with decades of corruption chose change over experience.
After a deadly 2024 uprising ended authoritarian rule, Bangladesh's newly elected parliament convened this week with leaders pledging unity and democratic reform. The historic session marks a fresh start for 170 million people after months of turmoil.
Experts are transforming how countries share water, using real-time satellite data and AI to help 630 million people facing water shortages. A time-tested treaty that survived wars and climate change is showing the way forward.
After years of political turmoil, Bangladesh has sworn in a new prime minister following elections that brought nearly 60% of voters to the polls. The peaceful transition marks a hopeful turning point for the South Asian nation's democracy.
After two decades, Bangladesh is restoring its democratic process with 297 newly elected members of Parliament preparing to take office. The election marks a significant return to stability following months of political uncertainty.
After nearly two decades without democratic choice, millions of Bangladeshi citizens cast ballots in a historic free election that could reshape their nation's future. The peaceful vote represents a major win for democracy in South Asia.
After nearly two decades of authoritarian rule, Bangladeshis cast ballots Thursday in their first genuinely free election since 2009. Millions turned out hoping to shape a new political era focused on transparency, safety, and economic opportunity.
