SAARC

The last SAARC summit with leaders in attendance took place a decade ago, in 2014, in Nepal. Photo: Reuters
Panorama

From Saarc to Bimstec: The failure of regional cooperation in South Asia

On 22 March, Indian foreign minister S Jaishankar hinted at the possibility of a revival of Saarc at the Consultative Committee on External Affairs of India

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. File Photo: Reuters
Politics

India was aware of anti-Hasina wave but could not interfere: Jaishankar

The fund operates on three distinct areas, each addressing an essential element of development. In picture, SDF office in Thimphu, Bhutan. Photo: SAARC Development Fund
Thoughts

SAARC Development Fund: Fueling innovation, trade, and sustainable growth

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus with a delegation of SAARC Federation of Oncologists (SFO) at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka on Thursday, 12 December, 2024. Photo: PID
Bangladesh

CA Yunus reiterates call for activating SAARC

Golam Sarwar, secretary general of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), paid a call on Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today (2 December). Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

Bangladesh plays ‘pivotal role’ in advancing SAARC process, says its SG

Professor Muhammad Yunus at a meeting with SAARC Secretary General Golam Sarwar at his office in Tejgaon, Dhaka today (2 December). Photos: PID
Bangladesh

Chief Adviser Yunus urges revitalisation of SAARC for regional benefits

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. File Photo: Reuters
World+Biz

'More regional integration seen in Indian subcontinent over last 5-6 years than since partition': Jaishankar

Sketch: TBS
Thoughts

A renewed hope for Saarc

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus called for the revival of SAARC in a meeting with the Pakistan High Commissioner in Dhaka Syed Ahmed Maroof. Photo: PID
Thoughts

Why does the EU flourish while SAARC stagnates?

Photo: Courtesy
Bangladesh

Mamoon, Shiabur new president, secretary general of SAARC Journalist Forum's Bangladesh Chapter

Pakistan High Commissioner in Dhaka Syed Ahmed Maroof meets Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna on Tuesday (27 August). Photo: PID
Bangladesh

Dr Yunus for SAARC's revival for enhanced regional cooperation

India launches new Saarc currency swap framework for 2024-27
South Asia

India launches new Saarc currency swap framework for 2024-27

Prof Sikder MD Zulkernine. Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

JU professor appointed deputy director of SAARC Cultural Centre