The Keokradong tourism centre in the remote Ruma Upazila of Bandarban Hill District is set to reopen from Wednesday. On the afternoon of 29 September (Monday), the Deputy Commissioner of Bandarban, Shamim Ara Rini, issued a public notice outlining the reopening. The notice imposes six conditions for visitors, as follows: Six Conditions for Visitors Restricted […]

The Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have announced a total suspension of telecommunications services across the country. According to the internet monitoring organisation NetBlocks, following the disconnection of fibre-optic internet links a few weeks ago, Afghanistan is now facing a complete internet blackout. This report was covered by BBC News.   The BBC has confirmed that […]

Just days before the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, a statue of the Father of the Nation located at Tavistock Square, London, was defaced, prompting strong condemnation from the Indian High Commission in London.   According to Indian news agency PTI, the statue was vandalised with graffiti. Black paint was applied across the figure, with […]