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Neighborhood News Digest- 20 September 2024

Afghanistan
Russian envoy meets Amir Khan, invites him to Moscow talks-The Khaama Press
Dmitry Zhirnov, the Russian ambassador in Kabul, met with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban’s acting foreign minister. The Ministry of Fore....

September 20, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , US , Russia , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , World Bank , UN Security Council , Tashkent , BNP , Pakistan China , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Extradition , Asian Development Bank (ADB) , Afghani Value
India and Bangladesh Developments
Amb Kanwal Sibal Article

For India, the dramatic change of regime in Bangladesh, with Sheikh Hasina having to resign under military pressure and leave the country hastily as the army could not ensure her personal safety, is a serious setback. It can always be debated whet....

August 16, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Bangladesh , Article , US , Pakistan Army , Bangladesh , Awami League , Sheikh Hasina , BNP , Muhammad Yunus , Jamaat E Islami
Bangladesh, the Sudden Turn of Events: Indian Options
Dr Sreeradha Datta Article

The world watched in horror the looting and plundering of Bangladesh’s Prime Ministers’ official residence and other public properties across the city on 5th August 2024 early evening. Post the stepping down of the Awami League government, the im....

August 12, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Bangladesh , Article , Bangladesh , Awami League , Sheikh Hasina , BNP , Muhammad Yunus , Student protests
Unstable Bangladesh: Bad News for India
Lt Gen Kamal Davar, PVSM, AVSM (Retd) Commentary

After the momentous and historical day of 16 December 1971 when India freed East Pakistan from the inhuman clutches of Pakistan leading to the birth of Bangladesh, no other day in the history of Bangladesh has, so far, assumed such importance - albei....

August 12, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Bangladesh , Commentary , Bangladesh , Sheikh Hasina , Dhaka , BNP , Bangladesh Army
Neighborhood News Digest - 08 August 2024

Afghanistan
Islamic Emirate Seeks Transfer of Afghan Prisoners from Iran-Tolo News
The Islamic Emirate has requested Tehran hand over Afghan citizens who are imprisoned in Iran for various crimes to Kabul so that they can be p....

August 08, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , South Korea , US , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Political Violence , SAARC , OIC , Awami League , PTI , BNP , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , interim Government , Tata Power , Druk Green , Maldives National Defense Force
Quota Reform Movement in Bangladesh: A Deep Dive into Its Origin and Impact
Dr Anchita Borthakur, Research Associate, VIF Article

Introduction
In recent weeks, Bangladesh has witnessed the outbreak of massive protests and demonstrations, unlike those witnessed in recent years, on the contentious issue of the country's quota system in government jobs. The quota syste....

August 02, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Bangladesh , Article , economy , Bangladesh , Political Violence , Inflation , Awami League , BNP , Quota Reform Movement , freedom Fighters Quota , Razakar , Nine Point Demand.
Neighborhood News Digest- 18 July 2024

Afghanistan
Nadim: Afghanistan's Affairs Guided by Islamic and Cultural Principles- Tolo News
The Acting Minister of Higher Education, during a meeting with the Uzbek Ambassador in Kabul, stated that Afghanistan, as an indepen....

July 18, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , ASEAN , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Indian Navy , EU , Drones , BNP , India-Myanmar , China-Myanmar , Electricity trade , Sri Lankan Presidential Election , Hydroelectricity , United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) , Quota Movement , Nepal-Kiribati , Ministry of Education , Royal Civil Service Commission , New Gwadar Airport , China.
Neighborhood News Digest- 05 July 2024

Afghanistan
SCO Members: A Stable Afghanistan is Beneficial for the Region-Tolo News
The leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member countries have reiterated in a statement that a peaceful Afghanistan is ben....

July 05, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , SCO , economy , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Japan , Qatar , Bangladesh , BNP , Human Trafficking , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Teesta project , Hydropower Capacity , Maldives-Eritrea Trade , Nepal Politics.
Neighborhood News Digest- 19 June 2024

Afghanistan
Kabul Urges UNAMA to Portray Reality at UNSC Meeting-Tolo News
Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, called on the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) to reflect the rea....

June 19, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Maldives , agriculture , Mizoram , UNSC , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , World Bank , refugees , UN , India-Bangladesh , National Assembly , China-Sri Lanka , Adani , Switzerland , Nepal-India , BNP , US-Nepal , India-Sri Lanka , Myanmar-India , IDA 21 , Budget.
Neighborhood News Digest- 18 June 2024

Afghanistan
Afghans Celebrate Eid Without Security Incidents-Tolo News
Residents of the capital and other provinces of the country celebrated the first day of Eid al-Adha by performing the Eid prayer, slaughtering animals, and....

June 18, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Nepal , economy , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Uzbekistan , Bhutan , Election Commission , Bangladesh , Turkey , Illegal immigration , Germany , COAS , Education , BNP , Maldives Economy , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Hydro Power Plant , Eid Celebration , NSCN (I-M) , Quarterly Economic Bulletin , Foreign Labourers , Nepal-Germany Relations
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