In Brief

BNP’s Khaleda Zia to contest Bangla poll

Dhaka: Khaleda Zia, the chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and former premier, will contest the upcoming general election, her party leader said on Wednesday. Zia returned to Dhaka from London in May after four months of advanced medical care and was admitted to The London Clinic.

‘Nepal set to become developing nation’

Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Wednesday said Nepal’s preparations for its graduation from the category of the least developed country to a developing country can be attributed mainly due to recently achieved notable growth in per capita income. Nepal is scheduled to graduate in November 2026.

India named in UK’s repression report

London: A British parliamentary panel warned that foreign governments are being increasingly bold in attempts to silence and intimidate individuals and communities in the UK. The ‘Transnational Repression in the UK’ report names India among 12 countries against which it had received evidence. 

Af criticises Iran, Pak for expelling nationals

Islamabad: The Taliban on Wednesday criticised neighbouring countries for the mass expulsion of Afghans, as Iran and Pakistan expel foreigners who they say are living there illegally. The two countries set deadlines and threatened them with arrest or deportation. They deny targeting Afghan, who make up significant numbers in both.