Nepal

Rubbish roads: Nepal explores paving with plastic

Nepal's urban areas generate about 5,000 tonnes of solid waste per day, according to the World Bank, of which 13 percent is plastic waste dumped in landfills.

Nepal hikes Mount Everest climbing fee

Income from permit fees and other spending by foreign climbers is a key source of revenue and employment for the cash strapped nation

Nepal, China sign deal on Belt and Road plan, paving way for progress on projects

Nepal and China signed an initial deal in 2017 for President Xi Jinping's Belt and Road Initiative, which aims to build China's infrastructure and trade links with the world.

Forget Bali—These 4 destinations redefine 'bucket list' travel

Discover unique travel experiences with these offbeat destinations. Adventure awaits beyond tourist hotspots!

4 budget-friendly destinations under TK 50,000 for Bangladeshi travellers

Here are 4 top travel destinations you can explore with a roundtrip flight ticket costing less than Tk 50,000.

Why solo travel in Pokhara will change your life (even your views on solo travel)!

Solo travel in Pokhara revealed stunning views, adventure, and self-discovery. From paragliding over mountains to exploring caves and temples, the journey fostered connections with locals, spiritual moments, and lasting memories, enhancing the solo travel experience.

Bangladesh upbeat about defending SAFF title

Bangladesh are upbeat about defending their title of SAFF Women’s Championship as they square off against Nepal in today’s final at the Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu today, with the match kicking off at 6:45pm Bangladesh time.

Nepalis fear more floods as climate change melts glaciers

Nepal is reeling from its worst flooding in decades after ferocious monsoon rains swelled rivers and inundated entire neighbourhoods in the capital Kathmandu, killing at least 236 people.

Nepal surveys flood wreckage as death toll reaches 192

Deadly floods and landslides are common across South Asia during the monsoon season from June to September, but experts say climate change is making them worse.

March 13, 2023
March 13, 2023

Hosts eye hat-trick title and Kabaddi World Cup berth

A total of 12 teams from Asia, Europe, Africa and Latin America, split into two groups, will be taking part in the tournament. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals and the top two Asian teams will earn a place at the 4th Kabaddi World Cup

December 17, 2022
December 17, 2022

Curbing deadly air pollution: 4 nations draw up roadmap

Four South Asian countries -- Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan -- have agreed to drastically bring down the annual average of particulate matter (PM) 2.5 in the countries’ air to 35 microgrammes per cubic metre by 2030.

December 15, 2022
December 15, 2022

Countries Bangladeshis can visit without visas

Contrary to popular belief, being a Bangladeshi has its perks when it comes to travelling. As a Bangladeshi citizen, there are around 40 countries that you can visit without needing to obtain a visa in advance. These countries include Bhutan, Nepal, the Maldives, and several small island nations in the Pacific and Caribbean.

November 13, 2022
November 13, 2022

Bangladesh, Nepal to co-host 2027 ICC U19 Women’s World Cup

The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board has approved Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Thailand, Zimbabwe and Namibia and Bangladesh and Nepal as the host countries of the ICC U19 events from 2024-2027.

November 11, 2022
November 11, 2022

SAFF U-15 Women's title slips away from hosts

Bangladesh failed to regain the SAFF U-15 Women’s Championship title after Joynob Bibi Rita squandered a last-gasp penalty in a 1-1 draw with Nepal in the final group-stage game at the Birshreshtha Shaheed Motafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur on Friday.

September 27, 2022
September 27, 2022

Nepal men avenge SAFF Women's Championship defeat

A week after Bangladesh women's team beat their Nepalese counterparts 3-1 to claim a historic maiden SAFF Women's Championship title, Bangladesh men's team suffered an identical margin of defeat to Nepal men's team at the same venue -- Dasarath Rangasala in Kathmandu -- in a FIFA Friendly on Tuesday,

September 20, 2022
September 20, 2022

SAFF defeat fallout: Nepal coach resigns, three players retire

Nepal women’s team coach resigned while three senior players of the team retired following their 3-1 defeat against Bangladesh in the final of the SAFF Women’s Championship on Monday.

September 19, 2022
September 19, 2022

Bangladesh women make history, clinch maiden SAFF title

Bangladesh clinched their maiden SAFF Women’s Championship title with a 3-1 victory over Nepal in an entertaining final at the Dasarath Rangasala in Kathmandu on Monday.

September 18, 2022
September 18, 2022

Sanjida's dream reflects that of millions

Bangladesh women’s football team’s midfielder Sanjida Akhter has urged for the countrymen to pray for the team ahead of tomorrow’s SAFF Women’s Championship final against Nepal.

August 2, 2022
August 2, 2022

Goalkeeper Chemjong proposes his lover after winning the league

Nepal National Football team goalkeeper and skipper Kiran Chemjong makes a marriage proposal to his lover after clinching the title of Dhivehi Premier League (DPL) at Maldives.