Anbarasan Ethirajan

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India watches warily as Bangladesh-Pakistan ties thawAnbarasan EthirajanSouth Asia Regional EditorGetty ImagesBangladesh imported 50,000 tonnes of rice from Pakistan in FebruaryThe dramatic political developments in Bangladesh that led to prime minister Sheikh Hasina being ousted last year have thrown up many surprises - including Dhaka's growing closeness with one-time foe Pakistan.

2 months ago | bbc.com | Anbarasan Ethirajan

Facing Islamist threats, Bangladesh girls forced to cancel football matchesAnbarasan EthirajanSuppliedAsha Roy was due to take part in a football tournament that Islamists protested against recentlyAsha Roy, 17, was excited to take part in a women's football tournament, but her hopes were dashed as Islamists forced the organisers to cancel the match in northern Bangladesh.

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Protesters in Bangladesh have vandalised and set fire to the former family home of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, as well as those of other members of her party. The unrest was sparked by news that Hasina would address the country via social media from India, where she has been in exile since a student-led revolt ousted her last year. The 77-year-old Hasina, who was in charge of Bangladesh for 20 years, was seen as an autocrat whose government ruthlessly clamped down on dissent.

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Anbarasan Ethirajan

Sri Lanka is set to relax a ban on some vehicle imports in a sign the country is returning to normal after a severe economic crisis that toppled a president. From 1 February, imports of buses, trucks and utility vehicles will be allowed to resume, while restrictions on other vehicles are expected to be gradually lifted. Many Sri Lankans are waiting for authorities to also drop an import ban on private cars, sport utility vehicles and three-wheeled trishaws - which are commonly used as taxis.