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Lawyers identifying themselves as representing Sheikh Hasina asked Bangladesh's mission in New Delhi for a new passport and national identity card. Reuters reports seeing the lawyers' request; AP also reported it. The correspondence lacks documented proof of Hasina's consent, and no issuance or journey is confirmed.
Nepal has approved a framework tying wages, social-security contributions and worker identification to government procurement. It is a significant change for workers on public contracts, but the quoted totals include contributions that should not be confused with take-home pay, and the rules' impact depends on contractors, budgets and inspections.
Bangladesh’s ousted prime minister says she will return from India in December despite a death sentence. Dhaka seeks extradition, and no travel plan has been confirmed.
Bangladesh’s working-age population share is projected to peak in 2045. That gives the country time—but no guarantee—to turn a favorable age structure into productive jobs, higher incomes and stronger social protection.
Punjab EPA’s 4 November report listed Lahore at AQI 360, while an Indian government bulletin recorded Delhi’s CPCB AQI at 350 at 16:00 on 3 November. The figures use different reporting systems and time windows, raising a harder question about how much air-quality improvement comes from policy rather than weather.
The Bangladeshi government appointed a six-member wage board after garment worker protests. The existing monthly minimum is Tk12,500; workers' demand for Tk30,000 remains under review.
Bangladesh reported 419 dengue-related deaths and 135,000 hospital admissions through October 31. The latest data show serious pressure, but hospital counts are not all infections.