WORLD
UN climate chief says 'new world disorder' hits cooperation
UN climate chief says 'new world disorder' hits cooperation
Simon Stiell, the head of the United Nations climate body, spoke in Istanbul as Turkey prepares to host the COP31 climate summit on its Mediterranean coast later this year, with Australia leading the negotiations.
Feb 13, 2026
POLITICS
No alternative to election: PM Karki
No alternative to election: PM Karki
“There is no alternative to holding the election on March 5 to free the country from the cycle of instability,” she said.
Feb 13, 2026
WORLD
Bangladesh political heir Tarique Rahman poised for PM
Bangladesh political heir Tarique Rahman poised for PM
At 60, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader is preparing to take charge of the South Asian nation of 170 million, driven by what he calls an ambition to "do better".
Feb 13, 2026
POLITICS
HoR polls 20 days away: EC starts dispatching ballot papers to 10 districts
HoR polls 20 days away: EC starts dispatching ballot papers...
Transportation of ballot papers to 12 electoral constituencies in 10 districts of the province has started.
Feb 13, 2026
POLITICS
Ranju’s balancing act between motherhood and leadership
Ranju’s balancing act between motherhood and leadership
Nine months pregnant, she has been visiting voters’ doorsteps with remarkable energy and determination, earning praise from many who describe her as courageous. She says the encouragement from voters has strengthened her resolve.
Feb 13, 2026
POLITICS
PM Karki takes stock of election preparation in Solukhumbhu
PM Karki takes stock of election preparation in Solukhumbhu
PM Karki held discussions with government officials and locals at Namche and Salleri of Solukhumbu.
Feb 13, 2026
WORLD
India farmers protest US trade deal
India farmers protest US trade deal
Farmer unions have called the deal announced last week a "total surrender" to American agricultural giants, despite assurances from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.
Feb 13, 2026
WORLD
Bangladesh Nationalist Party poised for decisive win in landmark parliamentary elections
Bangladesh Nationalist Party poised for decisive win in land...
Bangladesh’s opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, was projected to win a landslide in the first election since a deadly 2024 uprising, local television channels said on Friday.
Feb 13, 2026
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Commercial banks cut average deposit rate to 4.57 percent
Commercial banks cut average deposit rate to 4.57 percent
According to Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the average deposit rate for the period between mid-February and mid-March has been reduced by 0.12 percentage points from 4.68 percent in the previous month.
Feb 13, 2026
WORLD
Counting underway in first Bangladesh polls since deadly uprising
Counting underway in first Bangladesh polls since deadly upr...
Leading prime ministerial hopeful Tarique Rahman, 60, said he was "confident" his Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) -- which was crushed during the 15 years of ousted premier Sheikh Hasina's autocratic rule -- can regain power in the South Asian nation of 170 million people.
Feb 13, 2026