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Malaysia will prohibit children under 16 from opening social media accounts beginning next year as part of enhanced digital protection measures, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil announced. The government plans to require all platforms to deploy electronic Know Your Customer systems that...

Malaysia's diplomatic mission in Songkhla has instructed citizens stranded by flooding in Hat Yai to gather at their hotel lobbies as authorities prepare evacuations to safer zones. Consul General Ahmad Fahmi Ahmad Sarkawi confirmed that coordination with Thai officials is underway while waters...

Malaysia's electoral authority has rejected accusations of targeted monitoring against specific candidates ahead of the upcoming Sabah state polls. Election Commission secretary Datuk Khairul Idrus stated that surveillance teams operate under legal mandates to oversee all campaign activities...

Malaysia's national power company has disconnected electricity to flood-threatened neighborhoods in Kelantan as heavy rains continue battering the northeastern state. Tenaga Nasional Berhad announced that the precautionary measure affects Taman Bendahara and Pengkalan Chepa in Kota Bharu, along...

Kelantan's chief minister has urged flood-affected residents to evacuate without delay when authorities issue relocation orders, warning that rising waters make rescue operations increasingly dangerous. Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud emphasized that protecting lives must take priority over the...

Thousands of Malaysian travelers have found themselves stuck in Hat Yai and the surrounding Thai regions after severe flooding blocked their return routes. The Foreign Ministry confirmed that approximately 4,000 nationals remain safe but stranded, with most seeking refuge in local hotels...

Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia developed a respiratory infection that affected her cardiac and pulmonary systems, according to medical board member Professor Dr FM Siddiqui. Physicians will monitor the opposition leader for twelve hours following her admission to Evercare Hospital from her...

Nepal's diplomatic representative attended ceremonies launching the Bangladesh-Nepal International Rugby Series at Dhaka's National Stadium. Ambassador Ghanashyam Bhandari emphasized that athletic competitions strengthen bonds between populations from both nations while fostering enhanced...

Thailand's new diplomatic representative to Bangladesh met with Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam to explore enhanced cooperation between the nations. Ambassador Thitiporn Chirasawadi held discussions following her credential presentation to the Bangladeshi president. Both officials examined...

Bangladesh agricultural officials called for reduced chemical dependency during a Dhaka policy forum organized by Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation, where experts warned that current farming methods threaten soil quality and public health while consuming three-quarters of the government's Tk24,000...

Bangladesh halted all natural gas extraction activities for two days following seismic warnings, with Energy Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan directing state petroleum corporation Petrobangla to cease operations across eight drilling sites. Shamsunnahar, general manager for environment and...

Bangladesh cricket officials pledged to maintain balanced pitch preparation at Mirpur following the venue's first five-day Test in over two years, with groundsman Tony Hemming delivering consecutive surfaces that aided both batting and spin bowling during a series sweep against Ireland. Grounds...

Bangladesh Test skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto urged his players to participate in extended four-day competitions during the lengthy interval before facing Pakistan in March, hoping sustained match activity will preserve competitive sharpness following a series sweep against Ireland. The captain...

Bangladesh crashed out of the Women's Kabaddi World Cup semifinals after Chinese Taipei prevailed 25-18 at Mirpur's Shaheed Suhrawardi Indoor Stadium, though the hosts claimed bronze by advancing further than their fifth-place finish at the 2012 tournament. Captain Rupali Akter competed in her...

Bangladesh A's bowlers dismantled Pakistan Shaheens for just 125 runs during the Rising Stars Asia Cup championship match in Doha. Captain Akbar Ali opted to field after winning the coin toss, bringing left-arm spinner Mahfuzur Rahman and fast bowler Mohammad Mrittunjoy into the starting eleven...

Bangladesh's High Court identified former Teknaf police chief Pradeep Kumar Das as the architect behind the fatal shooting of retired military officer Major Sinha Md Rashed Khan, according to a lengthy ruling published on the Supreme Court website. Justices Md Mostafizur Rahman and Md Sagir...

Bangladesh's cricket administration will gather with Dhaka Premier Division participants at The Westin Dhaka to address tensions threatening the domestic league's stability. Board President, Md. Amirul Islam summoned club presidents and general secretaries for discussions spanning athlete...

Mohammedan SC and Abahani Ltd will meet in a relegation battle when the Bangladesh Football League resumes following a month-long break at Cumilla's Shaheed Dhirendranath Stadium. Both storied franchises remain stuck at the table's base with single points through two matches, transforming their...

Bangladesh football officials unveiled financial details for preparations ahead of the nation's debut appearance at the AFC Women's Asian Cup in Australia. Federation President Tabith Awal outlined plans to invest approximately Tk3 crore in arranging competitive fixtures rather than extended...

Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey sat down with Jatiya Party Chairman Anisul Islam Mahmud at a Dhaka hotel to hear concerns about electoral conditions ahead of Bangladesh's 13th parliamentary vote. Mahmud told Botchwey his party cannot compete fairly under the present...